McDonald’s announces the arrival of Lebron James and his Space Jam Tune Squad toy collectibles in stores!

 

Brace yourselves because a whole new wave of looney is coming your way!

The iconic Space Jam Tunes Squad is making a comeback this year, and this time with McDonald’s Philippines! Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, and the rest of the crew are all returning as McDonald’s launches the new Space Jam Happy Meal! The new collection of toys is made even more exciting as King Lebron James joins in the toy character lineup. The new design collectibles are in honor of the much-awaited sequel to the beloved classic Space Jam movie which was released 25 years ago. Space Jam: A New Legacy is the standalone sequel that features another exciting adventure with our Looney Squad.

As McDonald’s aims to bring families closer together, it teamed up with the iconic squad and has created an exciting lineup of must-have toys which would bring nostalgia to parents and young adults, and play time fun for kids. The Space Jam Happy Meal consists of 12 Tune Squad characters which include: Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Road Runner, Yosemite Sam, Wile E. Coyote, Taz, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian, and of course, Lebron James.

Practice your shooting skills with LeBron and the Space Jam Tune Squad, and score as many points as you can with every Happy Meal! Collect all 12 toys starting July 9! Order via McDelivery, McDo Drive-Thru, Take-Out, or Dine-In and have a family bonding time that is loonier than ever.

Five saktong deals for your family of four

 

Check out these value-for-money ways to bring joy to the whole family

Photo credit: @startermama (IG) 

Now that many families spend more time at home and finances are tighter than before, family promos and deals are like music to the ears. With family deals, you get your value-for-money times four—plus more bonding opportunities together!

 

You can find good deals left and right, but here are some which are tailor-fit to surely give you and your family a great time!

 

Gadget and accessory bundles

It’s no secret that gadgets have brought efficiency, convenience, and even entertainment to our lives. This is why tech brands occasionally release deals which bundle the main device like a smartphone with other accessories like headphones, speakers, smartwatches, and more. Watch out for these offers because for the price of one device, you get more items which your family can use as well!

 

Music and entertainment subscriptions

Who doesn’t love music and entertainment? With endless music, movie, and TV show streaming services present in the digital universe, you can definitely find packages which are ideal for you and your family. A subscription would normally allow more or less four gadgets in the household, so you and your family can each enjoy your favorite content simultaneously in your own devices!

 

Staycation promos

As some areas of the country ease quarantine restrictions, hotels and resorts are starting to reopen with the necessary precautions and bounce back with attractive room rates and perks. Now might be a good time to treat yourself and your loved ones to a relaxing staycation while complying with the standard safety protocols.

 

Insurance packages

Planning for the future is always a good idea, and insurance companies offer family packages which cater to you and your family’s specific goals, whether it’s for health, education, or finances. These packages are worth a look if they can help secure those goals.

 

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4-pc Chickenjoy Family Box

The list won’t be complete without food, and the country’s #1 fast food chain Jollibee has got you and your family covered. Its world-renowned crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy now comes in a 4-pc Family Box at a special introductory price of P249, more affordable and a great centerpiece for the dining table! It can also come with two servings of sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti, two large Jolly Crispy Fries, two beefy-saucy Burger Steak, or three langhap-sarap Yumburger each also at a special introductory price of P330.

 

“Family time is so special, which is why there are many deals out there aimed to bring out and even level up those bonding moments. But for us, there is nothing quite like gathering around and enjoying the Chickenjoy’s crispy well-seasoned skin, juicy and tender meat, and distinctly flavorful gravy together,” Jollibee Marketing AVP for Bestsellers Cathleen Capati said. “We hope that our affordable Family Box will allow more families to enjoy our best-selling product and will become part of their valuable family time.”

 

Have the 4pc-Chickenjoy Family Box safely delivered to your home via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out.

 

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

GCash lauded as biggest emergency response donor by Save the Children Philippines

Save the Children honors GCash with Emergency Response Merit Award 

In recognition of its commitment to help address various social issues related to education, environment, health and more, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, was recently honored by Save the Children, the world's leading independent children's organization, for being one of its biggest emergency response donors in the Philippines.

Save the Children received immediate help through the GCash app for education, nutrition, health assistance, emergencies, and natural calamities such as typhoons. Thanks to the donations, Save the Children delivered life-saving aid and implemented development programs to keep children and families, emergency responders, and community health workers safe from COVID-19.

GCash for Good, GCash’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, allows GCash users and prospective users to easily support worthy NGOs by sending their donations via their GCash accounts. This convenient and safe access to a donation platform has paved the way for more people to support various NGOs and other worthy causes. It’s also part of GCash’s holistic sustainability agenda for 2021-2025 and aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

GCash vice president for public affairs and corporate communation Chito

Maniago receives the Emergency Response Merit award for GCash during an

online awarding ceremony

“GCash continuously strives to be a more inclusive and open platform to easily connect people who want to help millions of Filipinos who are in need. Through the GCash app, Filipinos can donate to various charities just by logging on to their GCash account, allowing them to create a positive and lasting impact on society with just a few swipes on their mobile phones,” said Martha Sazon, GCash President and CEO.

GCash for Good supports various causes ─ from the protection of women and environmental conservation, to helping victims of natural disasters and promoting animal welfare. Aside from Save the Children, other GCash NGO partners include AsianCenter for Mission, Bantay Bata, Cancer Warriors Foundation, Caritas, CBN Asia, Church of Jesus Christ, Habitat for Humanity PH, Jollibee Donate, JREV NowFoundation, Knowledge Channel, Kythe Inc, Negrense Volunteers for Change, ONEMERALCO Foundation, Inc, Operation Smile, Operation Blessing, Philippine EagleFoundation, Piso Para Sa Pasig, Red Cross, Resources for the Blind, Shepherds VRTF,Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan, Smile Train, U Happy, Unicef, World Vision, and WWF(World Wildlife Fund).

Each respective NGO partner has its own QR Code. If you wish to donate, simply log in to your GCash account, go to “My Dashboard” and click on the “Pay QR” menu icon. Then, scan the QR code of the respective NGO you want to donate to.

For more information, visit https://www.gcash.com/gcash-for-good-csr/

A special dinner and tour promo from The Palacio

Palacio de Memoria is now is offering a special “Tour & Dine” promo

Going out on solo trips, dates, or gimmicks may be rare because of community quarantine restrictions. But if there is a chance, why not indulge in some “me time” or spend time with friends over a delicious meal and private tour at Palacio de Memoria, the beautiful, fully restored pre-war mansion located right at the heart of Metro Manila? Now is the perfect time to visit as Palacio de Memoria is offering a special “Tour & Dine” promo. 

Chef Margarita Fores of The Loggia at Palacio de Memoria

Through the promo, guests will get to enjoy a taste of appetizing Italian cuisine at The Loggia, the new restaurant by Asia's Best Female Chef by Margarita Forés, after which you can enjoy a tour of The Palacio where you also get to appreciate the arts, religion, and rich history.

“While spending time at home has become the new normal for many, we encourage them to try our tour and food at The Loggia. They can dine al fresco and safely and immerse themselves in our rich culture with a private tour of the grounds,” said Camille Lhuillier-Albani, Palacio de Memoria general manager.

Promo packages start at P750 and includes The Palacio tour, as well as refreshing iced tea and tramezzini prosciutto with tomato and basil. There are also packages priced at P1,000, and P1,500 which includes additional dishes from The Loggia. If you’re going with family, friends, or out-of-towners, Palacio is also offering a package for a group of 10 people at P10,000.

The museum at Palacio de Memoria

Located along Roxas Boulevard in Parañaque City, Palacio de Memoria is has stood the test of time. The picturesque mansion was restored by the Lhuillier family, who is committed to showcase the Filipino culture, arts, and history. 

The Loggia by Margarita Fores at Palacio de Memoria

Visitors will also get a chance to capture Instagram-worthy moments in amenities such as the Red Room, the Front and Back Garden, and the Mosphil Lounge, a retrofitted plane for events. If you’re looking for some respite from the pandemic, visit Palacio de Memoria and avail of the “Tour & Dine” promo.

To help ensure the health and safety of everyone, Palacio de Memoria strictly implements safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com or follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de.memoria on Instagram.

Get up to P4.00/L off when you gas up at Unioil with your EastWest card

Paying with your EastWest card just got more rewarding

There’s no denying that the pandemic has caused a lot of challenges on Filipinos, such as rising prices on just about everything. For motorists, increasing fuel prices are a cause for concern, and it would be great if they could find a way to save what they can on their fuel expenses and get greater value for their money.

Fortunately, there is a bank ready to help and ease the burden when it comes to rising fuel prices. EastWest has partnered with fuel company Unioil to provide exclusive discounts to both EastWest debit and credit cardholders gassing up at participating Unioil stations.

Getting the discount is simple. Just go to your nearest participating Unioil station and you’ll automatically get P2.50/L off for Diesel, P3.00/L off for Gas 91, or P4.00/L off for Gas 95 and 97 when you inform the station personnel that you will be paying with your EastWest debit or credit card. What’s better is that you can avail yourself of this discount three times and up to 80 liters every day!

This exclusive promo lasts until November 14, 2021, so gas up at Unioil using your EastWest credit or debit card today and start saving on fuel expenses!

For a full list of other EastWest debit card promos, log on to https://www.eastwestbanker.com/DebitAndPrepaid/Promos.

For a full list of EastWest credit card promos, log on to https://www.eastwestbanker.com/Cards/CreditCardPromotions.

To apply for an EastWest credit card, log on to https://www.eastwestbanker.com/info/ewcc_afnow.asp or visit your nearest EastWest store today.

11 ANTI-COVID INNOVATIONS BY HOTEL SOGO

 

Everyone is affected due to the Pandemic. That's why we have to be extra careful wherever we go. Wearing of face mask and face shield is a must!

Good thing that Hotel Sogo, one of the largest hotel chains in the country has now 11 Anti-COVID Innovations. We can still enjoy our staycation to all their branches because we know that we're safe. 

1.UVC Disinfection of Rooms, Utensils, Key Cards & Cash

-Sogo was the first hotel, as early as March 2020, to use UVC (254nm) to fight Covid-19. Taking the cue from hospitals abroad, remote-controlled carts have been deployed for room disinfection. Compartments for utensils, key cards and cash were also fitted with UVC LEDs but kept away from personnel since 254 nm UVCs, while great for killing viruses may harm the skin and eyes.

2.  FAR UVC Disinfection at Elevator Lobbies

-After extensive research, Sogo has acquired and tested the FAR UVC 222 nm lamps that effectively kill viruses while being harmless to humans. Just recently (2020 Q4) produced commercially, it is quite expensive and is sold by only a few manufacturers abroad. Sogo is the first hotel to install these revolutionary excimer lamps in all its elevator lobbies.

3.UVC Disinfection for Room Aircons

-All room aircons are to be fitted with specially manufactured UVC LEDs. Through germicidal irradiation, the UVC light attacks the DNA/DNR of micro-organisms, killing bacteria and viruses, and preventing their spread. As it is turned on with the aircon, room air is always sterilized each time it passes through the unit, ensuring the best possible room air quality for our guests.

4.Ventilation ACR is Doubled in Lobbies & Hallways

-The ACR (Air Change Rate) or the number of times the air is replaced for all general spaces is set at ≥ 4 per hour by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers). Sogo is doubling its current ACRs for intensified inflow of covid-free fresh air to accelerate indoor air replacement.

5.Covid Sniffer Dogs for Screening of Employees

-Dubai and Helsinki Airports have deployed Covid sniffer dogs to screen passengers and report a > 94% accuracy rate with dogs detecting the virus days before symptoms even start. Sogo has tied up with a leading K9 company, to have specially-trained Belgian Malinois dogs regularly screen its personnel for Covid.

6.Thermal Scan Controlled Doors

-For most branches, guests on their own, can get scanned before entry and if within the safe temperature limit, main doors will open automatically without need of any contact.

7.Microbial ATP Fluorescence Testing of Surfaces

-ATP (Adenosine TriPhosphate) Testing measures ATP content to indicate the presence and amount of microorganisms. Each branch has an Anti-Covid Team that regularly swabs high touch point surfaces that pass through ATP Fluorescence Detectors to verify microbial presence and effectivity of the new protocols.

8.Anti-Microbial Coatings on Furnishings, Fixtures & Touch Points

-Widely used in hospitals and mass transports in China, Hong Kong and Japan, these Polymer coatings are formed after spraying millions of nano-capsules with contact killing and anti-adhesion features that lasts for weeks. It effectively kills bacteria and viruses, including H1N1 and Covid. Sogo applies this over all furnishings and touch points.

9.Reduced Touch Points with No-Contact Fixtures (with photos of no-contact fixtures)

-A Sogo study shows that pre-pandemic, guests had a minimum of 59 Touch Points (TPs) during a typical hotel stay. Due to new protocols that include contact-less fixtures, TPs have been reduced by 40.7% with the goal to achieve a reduction of 66.1% with more advanced technology centered on cellphone use.

10.Multi-Stage Air Purifying Equipment in Lobbies

-To further sanitize indoor air, Sogo installed air-purifying equipment having several levels of filters: Pre-filter, Activated Carbon, HEPA (H11), with built-in Cold Catalysts, Ion Generators and UVC lights that eliminate allergens and pollutants such as dust, pollen, odor, bacteria, viruses, and even reduces carbon dioxide levels. 

11. No-Contact Key

-Specially designed key (keychain) to avoid touching. This is one of our giveaways included in some of our promos.

Eurotel grants scholarship to PLMSFI students

Education is very important that's why even we're still in Pandemic, education must go on to every student. Everyone is willing to learn and adopt the new normal. And while other schools are reopening in some corners of the world after pandemic induced closures, the Philippines remain its classes shutdown due to COVID-19 crisis. 

With  this, education is no exception, this catastrophe has exposed the numbers of insuffeciencies and partiality in our education system. If there’s another lesson  that the pandemic has brought us, it is the importance of education.

Thankfully enough, there are still some private companies who prioritize in helping the children and the youth in their education, just like Eurotel Hotel. Through the initiative of Mr. EdmundoG. Las, Director of Eurotel Hotel, they are sponsoring 10 students from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Scholars Foundation, Inc. (PLMSFI) for the year 2020-2021. 

“As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility program, we at Eurotel Hotel are glad to helpout by granting these students the opportunity to learn and grow despite the pandemic. We believe that educationon is a vital part of growing not only as a person, but a responsible Filipino as well. I hope that they will not forget our simple gesture thus, learn to share with people whenever they can.” Mr. Ed Las shared.

Eurotel Hotel continues to take further its cause in extending help to the community, by helping PLMSFI scholars who are in need, despite the current pandemic situation.

“We are aware that in these trying times; education is not something to be overlooked. As we extend our assistance to these gifted individuals just as we hope for a better future. Like PLMSFI vision, we believe that no student must be deprived of a good college education. There is an old Chinese   proverb   that   goes,   “If  you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody, and true happiness are found in helping others.” Mr. Edmundo added. The PLMSFI was established on August 1998 by a group of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) baccalaureate graduates it aims to preserve and promote the mark of PLM model university   for   the less privileged, intellectually deserving   students of Manila. As of today, PLMSFI has fifty (50) scholar beneficiaries. Their goal for the next five years is to double the number of scholars or more and that would become possible if they can get more sustainable donations. 

“Even before the pandemic, there were major holes for many poor or low income families in the country who struggle to pay tuition fee for schools and lack of resources to cover emergency expenses. In this time of pandemic, all we need is care. We need more sensitivity. We need more people to care about one another; we should not let this pandemic, drivendown the will and eagerness of the children and the youth to brighten up their education. Actions can really create hope,” the Director of Eurotel said.