Panda Express is debuting another Popular Entree, Mongolian Pork this Mother’s Day

 

The new Mongolian Pork entrée features a savory, umami flavor profile -combining a hint of sweetness from the caramelized onions, scallions, red peppers, and mushrooms with the smokiness of the seared pork.

Panda Express is debuting another popular entree, Mongolian Pork, which is the first pork entrée on its Philippines menu! The new Mongolian Pork entrée features a savory, umami flavor profile -combining a hint of sweetness from the caramelized onions, scallions, red peppers, and mushrooms with the smokiness of the seared pork.

Celebrate this Mother’s Day with a gift of love and flavor from Panda Express! Launching on May 9th, Panda Express is debuting another popular entree, Mongolian Pork, which is the first pork entrée on its Philippines menu. 

The Mongolian Pork is made with tender pork shoulder and crisp vegetables, wok-tossed in a savory ginger and garlic sauce.

This entrée is traditionally made with pork, stir-fried with white and green onions, but Panda Express deepened the layers of flavors by adding bell peppers and mushrooms, making it uniquely American Chinese. 

The chefs’ technique of mastering heat, flame, and the wok brings out the “Wok Hei,” or “breath of the wok,” which creates a smoky, umami flavor in the dish.

The complex flavors of this entrée are done through the layering of ingredients: first, the aromatics as the flavor base; second, the pork that is seared perfectly to lock in the juiciness; third, the freshly-cut vegetables are cooked to bring out a sweet caramelization and finished with ginger and garlic soy sauce.

Pair this delicious dish with the famous Orange™ Chicken—Panda’s signature crispy chicken dish wok-tossed in a sweet and spicy orange sauce, or choose the award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp which is made with large tempura-battered shrimp tossed in a honey sauce and topped with glazed walnuts. Complete the plate with Panda’s delicious Chow Mein, a stir-fried noodle dish with onions, celery, and cabbage.

Panda’s Mongolian Pork is available at participating locations (Megamall and North EDSA) for dine-in and take-out. It is also available for delivery via GrabFood and foodpanda. 

GrabFood is a trademark owned by Grabtaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Foodpanda is a trademark owned by Emerging Markets Online Food Delivery Holding S.a.r.l.

Visit Panda Express's Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ and their Instagram Account at https://www.instagram.com/PandaExpressPH/ for more information.

About Panda Express 

On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express® is the largest Asian dining concept in the world. Family-owned and operated since 1983 by co-founders and co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, including its best-seller the Orange™ Chicken and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese cuisine. Each entrée at Panda Express, including the Wok Smart selections, is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles. The restaurant brand has more than 2,300 locations and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to twelve international countries. Powered by this global family of associates, Panda Cares®, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express, has raised more than $216 million and dedicated countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education of over 12 million youths, as well as supporting communities in need since 1999. Visit www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ (Facebook) and @PandaExpressPH (Instagram) for more information.

About Jollibee Group 

Jollibee Group is one of the fastest-growing Asian restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 33 countries, with over 5,800 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and India. It has eight wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger), four franchised brands (Burger King and Panda Express in the Philippines, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China), 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee and PHO24 brands.  

 

Jollibee Group is a significant investor in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund and the ultimate holding entity of the Tim Ho Wan (THW) Brand and has a joint venture with the THW Group to open THW restaurants in Mainland China. It also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States. The Group will also establish a 50/50 joint venture to operate and expand Yoshinoya - one of the largest and most recognized Japanese restaurant brands globally - in the Philippines.

 

Jollibee Group was named the Philippines’ most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia’s Fab 50 Companies and among the World’s Best Employers by Forbes. In 2020, Gallup awarded the Jollibee Group with the Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the first Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.

 

Jollibee Group has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, in line with its mission of serving great-tasting food and spreading the joy of eating to everyone.

For Pizza Lovers Catch Santino's Supreme Slice & Pizza Pedrico's at The U-Franchise Discovery Day!

Calling all Pizza lovers like me, U-Franchise Group will be hosting its Virtual Franchise Discovery Day on May 11, 2021, at 2pm, where top franchise opportunities will be presented including Jimini Food Group’s Santino's Supreme Slice and Pizza Pedrico’s. 

Discovery days are considered a vital part of the franchise buying process. These events allow interested franchisees to learn about the franchise they are about to purchase in-depth. Traditionally, Discovery days are held at the franchise company’s headquarters but due to the ongoing pandemic, the team decided to do it virtually instead, allowing more participants to attend.

Jimini Foods Group will be featuring its award-winning brands Santino’s Supreme Slice who is currently the country’s largest and most successful pizza kiosk brand and the company’s Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise Hall of Famer, Pizza Pedrico’s, who is currently the largest pizza network with over 1,300 serving stations. The company’s very own Rollie Teologo will be presenting franchise packages.

Interested to invest? Feel free to reach out to the Jimini Foods Group team prior to the U-Franchise event. You may reach them through these hotlines:

• Manila [02] 8442-9444
• Cebu [032] 520-8811
• Davao [082] 295-7943 or 0925-511-9444 for mobile users

Interested franchisees are encouraged to sign up to attend the event for free. Click here to register.

BPI Sinag Spark 2021 aims to nurture, develop, and empower the local social enterprise (SE) sector

“We live in a vast and complicated world and it needs our cooperation and commitment to do all we can to ensure a better and brighter tomorrow for future generations. As part of our commitment, we aim to shed light and give hope – give a Spark to our struggling social enterprises (SEs) who, despite the pandemic, continue to pledge their cooperation by focusing not just on profit, but also on people and the planet. We will be publishing our second BPI Sinag Book later this year to document and share more of the best practices and inspiring stories of growth from the BPI Sinag community members. We will also be working on a National SE Strategy Paper to engage the public sector in supporting the development of social entrepreneurship across the country.” ~Owen Cammayo, BPI Foundation Executive Director

Have you noticed that most of the businesses and establishments had gone closed, a lot went thru online to sell their products and services during the ongoing lockdown? BPI Foundation, the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), today launched its 7-year running business challenge called “Sinag Spark 2021”, part of the BPI Sinag program that aims to nurture, develop, and empower the local social enterprise (SE) sector.

A program under Enterprise Development and Livelihood, BPI Foundation’s SINAG empowers Social Entrepreneurs (SEs) in uplifting Filipino communities and scaling their businesses by addressing the triple-bottom-line (people, planet, and profit) through opportunities for technological, social, and market innovations.

This 2021, BPI Sinag is again on the lookout for Social Entrepreneurs that uplift Filipino communities and address the triple-bottom-line of 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄, 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐓, & 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐓. Recognizing that businesses continue to experience dark and difficult times. 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 represents light and hope for progress as Social Enterprises struggle to bounce back from the pandemic. The program aims to spark the 𝒃𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒉𝒂𝒏 spirit among stakeholders towards harnessing the resilience and capabilities of SEs to deliver both social and economic impact in this changing landscape.

Building a national network of bonafide Social Enterprises. 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 for resilience to cope with the ongoing pandemic. 𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐍𝐆 the business ecosystem to create an enabling environment for social entrepreneurship. A collaborative approach with like-minded organizations to strengthen support for Social Entrepreneurship.

The following are the key activities that will be implemented under the program:

1. SE Registry
2. Boot Camps for SEs and Educators (training and mentoring)
3. Case Study Development and Publication
4. National SE Strategy Proposal
5. Virtual Conference on Social Entrepreneurship
6. Awarding of Grants to Winners
7. Expanding Networks

The BPI Sinag program was introduced in 2015. While it was initially conceived as a business challenge for SEs, it has now evolved into a growing ecosystem (over 180 SEs) that continues to bring together not just the country’s visionary entrepreneurs, but also mentors, investors, and other stakeholders who share the same goal of achieving inclusive and sustainable growth through social entrepreneurship.

This year, the program continues its partnerships with social impact organizations such as Bayan Academy for Social Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Development, Endeavor Philippines, Start-Up Village, and Villgro Philippines, and BPI Direct BanKo, the microfinance arm of BPI. For the first time since its conception, BPI Sinag has also partnered with Ayala Land, a subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, to help expand the market access of SEs.

In the “𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤” business challenge, 40 SEs will be included in the shortlist, of which, 20 will move on to the finals. Out of the Top 20, 10 social enterprises who are best able to showcase their business viability and social impact will be named the BPI Sinag Spark awardees. Aside from exclusive mentorship opportunities, the awardees will also receive cash grants amounting to P300,000 for the top five SEs and P100,000 for the rest.

Foundation will provide Sinag SEs with an MBA-like experience through virtual mentoring sessions, which will include sessions on business strategy and planning, marketing, operations, finance, organization & HR development, and social innovation, among others.

New resources, opportunities

According to Mr. Cammayo, the publication of a book on social entrepreneurship is among the many exciting activities and initiatives lined up for this year’s BPI Sinag program. 

With the help of BPI Sinag’s program partners, the collection of case studies and impact assessments on social enterprises will serve as the primary sources for crafting a national strategy for social enterprise development in the Philippines.

Open for applications

BPI Sinag Spark is open to social entrepreneurs who are 18 years old and above and leading a registered social enterprise that has been operating for at least six months. Interested applicants may check the complete eligibility requirements via https://www.bpifoundation.org/page/bpi-sinag. The application period will run until July 6, 2021.

It is the goal of BPI Foundation to become the thought leader of social entrepreneurship in the country. To know more about BPI Foundation and its programs, visit www.bpifoundation.org.

McDonald’s reveals the greatest gift a mom can get in their newest ad

“McDonald’s has always been about ‘simple, feel-good moments’. We hold that true in whatever we do and offer. In these extraordinary times, we wish that all the more for all the moms who work so hard to take care of their families. So this Mother’s Day, we released a video to show just how easy and simple it is to give moms the gift they need the most: tulog na mahimbing. We hope we all remember that sometimes, it's the simplest things that can make one the happiest.” ~Oliver Rabatan, McDonald’s Philippines Marketing & Channels Head

This Mother’s Day, McDonald’s celebrates the moms who tirelessly give their all just so their children have a happy life and a happy home. With the world closing down and our lives revolving around the four corners of our homes, it has become all the more evident how hard our moms work to meet all our needs and give us a life of comfort. From daily housekeeping jobs of cleaning and cooking to managing businesses or working a full-time job, helping children transition to blended learning, and finding meaningful ways to bring happiness to homes; moms have continuously put their families’ needs over theirs.                                                                                                                                            

So this Mother’s Day, McDonald’s celebrates the moms who tirelessly give their all just so their children have a happy life and a happy home. Through the launch of their new online video ‘Himbing.’

Through the launch of their new online video ‘Himbing’, McDonald’s makes us realize that celebrating moms doesn’t always have to come in grand gestures and luxury gifts. Sometimes, the best way to pay tribute to her is to give her what she needs the most— a break from everything to rest and relax, even just for a day. This, alongside hundreds of Filipinos who have expressed heartwarming relatability to the video, sheds light on the idea that giving our moms time to just slow down and breathe is truly one of the most valuable gifts we can give her.   

Show your love and appreciation for mom by giving her the gift of a well-deserved break and a treat to her McDonald’s favorites. 

See how McDo says #LoveKitaMa through this video: https://fb.watch/5jdED1AbKE/.

Dimples Romana leads a special Mega Mother’s Day with fellow KuMMMares and Mega Mackerel

“We’re happy and excited that Dimples Romana has joined the Mega family. Dimples embodies the same values that Mega Global and Mega Mackerel stand for–excellence and commitment to quality, serving only the best to Filipino families. Through Dimples, we aim to continue being a trusted partner of all Mega moms, inspire them and help them unleash their madiskarte, praktikal, and maparaan qualities at home.” ~Marvin Tiu Lim, Mega Global Chief Growth and Development officer

With the whole family staying at home almost all the time, our moms are always on the lookout for Mmmasarap at Mmmalinamnam meals to serve the family. Mega Mackerel perfectly fits any dish with its huge and savory chunks, packed with amazing umami flavor. It's available in three flavors: Natural Oil, Tomato Sauce, and Tomato Sauce Chili Added. 

Got to know more about the health benefits and sumptuous meals I can do with Mega Mackerel and an afternoon of good food and great company with their newest brand ambassador, Ms. Dimples Romana. This pre-mother's day event is a special treat for all the moms who tirelessly run the house and care for the family.

Kumares need to get together once in a while for some bonding moments and nonstop kwentuhan. Recognizing that moms draw strength and inspiration from each other, especially in the midst of a pandemic, Mega Mackerel hosted KuMMMare Moments with Dimples Romana, an online bonding and learning session, as an early Mother’s Day treat for all the Mega Moms.

Leading the event was Dimples Romana, Mega Mackerel’s newest brand ambassador, and a truly madiskarteng Mega mom. She gamely shared her tips on cooking, health, nutrition, and family life with fellow moms who want smart and practical tips on kitchen and household management. 

As the newest face of Mega Mackerel, Dimples shared how she’s very particular with what she gives to her family, especially with food. She’s the type who always checks the quality and label and with Mega Mackerel, Dimples is assured that each can is tasty, nutritious and a perfect fit in their household. 

She also shared some exciting recipes using Mega Mackerel, which is perfect for any dish with its big chunks and rich umami flavor that adds that extra linamnam flavor into any dish. Dimples showed how the three variants – Mega Mackerel in Natural Oil, Mega Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, and Mega Mackerel in Tomato Sauce with Chili Added – can be made into easy-to-serve, yummy, and healthy dishes.

The special Mother’s Day event was filled with KUMMMARE Moments and inspiring ideas as the moms shared stories on how they continue to nurture their families amidst these trying times. With Dimples as a Mega Mackerel ambassador, fun-loving moms can look forward to more fun and exciting activities with fellow kumares. For more information, you can visit Mega Mackerel’s Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/megamackerel/.

5 of the best online games to play as a family at home during the lockdown

Is your home as bored as your daily activities during the quarantine? Are you feed up with all the old variety of games with your kids at home such as play cards, monopoly, stackable, scrabble. Did you know that there are new and improved digital versions that are fun for all ages that the whole family can enjoy?

Here are 5 of the best online games to play as a family at home during the lockdown:

1. Bible Quiz Trivia Game for Kids

This is a 100-question quiz about the Bible where players must select among 4 multiple choice answers.

2. Fast Typer Game: Measure Your Keyboard Typing WPM

This is a free typing game that lasts precisely one minute and measures the words per minute typing speed and accuracy of the player.

3. Find the Pug: Hidden Object Dog Game

This is a cute hidden object game where players try to quickly find a pug hidden amongst a sea of dogs.

4. Adventures of Harry Mouse Escape Game

Adventures of Harry is a 28-level escape game where you move a fan around the level to propel a mouse past sharp objects while collecting cheese and then escaping through the mouse hole.

5. Room Escape Adventure Game

This is a fun hand-drawn escape strategy game where players must collect the key and leave the room while avoiding a dangerous blue ball of hair and other obstacles.

Tip: You do not have to download software or apps - the games are entirely browser-based download more games online and Play Free Online Video Games for more than 100 games to play.

Home-Works for Mom from SM

 While every home for the past year has been inside their home during the lockdown, spending more time at home, keeping it clean and bright is a challenge for Mom. This Mother’s Day, surprise her with exciting innovations from SM Home that will make her home-works a breeze and give her more time for herself.

There are smart cleaners like robotic vacuums that will work on dusty floors, stained fabrics, stinky corners, and kitchen clutter in half the time we spent in our usual cleaning routine. Power scrubbers will leave the floor spotless; while UV sterilizers sanitize and disinfect bed linens and dinnerware to protect your family from unwanted viruses. 

Clean with style with Eufy HomeVac S11 Go, a cordless and lightweight stick-vacuum cleaner that allows you to maneuver into the corners and around furniture.

Save time from washing the dishes and keep your dinnerware germ-free with Hanabishi Dishwasher with UV Sterilizer.

Eufy HomeVac H11 is a mini vacuum that offers practical solutions in your home’s cleaning needs.

Let this Eufy RoboVac G10 Hybrid takes charge of mopping and sweeping in half the time as Mom relaxes.

This Crossett Air Purifier is equipped with HEPA filter that ensures cleaner air for your home.

Kokubo Bottle Sponges for long bottle and glasses.

Dust off the mites from your bed with this Dowell UV Mites Cleaner.

Sanitize and disinfect your home with this Landlite UV- C Sterilizer Portable Lamp and Pocket Stick.

This May, get discounts and online coupons on select home essential items and furniture from SM Home. Shop for your mom and place your order online through the SM Store’s Call to Deliver (#143SM) and ShopSM app. For more info and updates, follow SM Home at the SM Store on Instagram or visit thesmstore.com website.