Mrs. Garcia's Meatshop opens its first-ever Community Store in Quezon City

Every delicious Filipino dish has traditionally had meat as a key ingredient. Filipinos have embraced the practice of offering warm affection and fantastic food to gather around and reconnect with friends and loved ones, whether for ordinary food on the table or fiestas, celebrations, and holidays. 

(L-R): Sheila Padilla, Marketing Manager, Meatworld International, Bernadette Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Meatworld International; Zeny Mercado - Chief Finance Officer, Meatworld International; Miguel Macaalay - Business Unit Head, Meatworld International.

In keeping with this history, Mrs. Garcia's Meats has been winning over consumers who expect fresh, affordable, safe, and high-quality meat products, as well as excellent service for more than 25 years. 

From opening new outlets in major supermarkets and making itself accessible round-the-clock to convenience stores, such as Shell Select and 7-Eleven, Mrs. Garcia's Meats is delighted to share tender news with its clients as it carries on with its legacy. 

“Every home has grown to love Mrs. Garcia’s Meats as their companion in making every mealtime special. So, we are excited to announce that we finally opened the first-ever Mrs. Garcia’s Meatshop this October 11, 2022, allowing more families to enjoy that extra special dining experience at home. As we open our new Community Store, located at Platinum Business Center, #188 Congressional Ave., Quezon City, we are eager to provide fresh, affordable, safe, and high-quality meat products to all Filipinos. The last few years have seen tremendous growth for Mrs. Garcia’s Meats. In many supermarket chains and eateries, people have come to trust our brand. As the core of MEATWORLD International Inc., Mrs. Garcia’s Meats has also hired a rising 1,500 butchers and merchandisers. By providing a franchise option to our customers, mompreneurs, and every Filipino looking for business prospects, we hope to spread the word about these success stories.” ~Bernadette Lee, Mrs. Garcia’s Meats Chief Operating Officer

The store will serve a variety of Premium Pork, Beef, Korean, and Japanese Cuts, including Short Ribs, Sirloin, Lean Ground Pork, Liempo, and Porkchop, as well as dJapanese Shabu-Shabu, Beef Yakiniku, Beef Woo Samgyeop, Korean Pork Steak Bulgogi, and Pork Samgyeopsal. 

All customers can also order in advance before picking up their items in Mrs. Garcia’s Meatshop through its Pick-A-Meat Express. This service offering allows customers to order via phone call before picking up the items. All they need to do is to drop by the parking space in front of the store, where friendly staff members are ready to hand them the meat products or help load the items directly into their car.  

Meanwhile, as a way of marking this milestone, Mrs. Garcia’s Meatshop will now be open for franchising to provide Filipinos with business and investment options. 

Mrs. Garcia’s Meats by MEATWORLD International, Inc. was founded in 1996. Since then, it has been helping ensure that fresh, affordable, safe, and high-quality meat products are available for every family and their recipes as it offers a wide choice of meat categories and cuts. 

For more information about Mrs. Garcia’s Meats and Meatshop, the latest news, promos, and how to become a Franchisee, check out https://mrsgarcias.com.ph/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsGarciasMeats. 

Try Subway’s secret recipe!

In Sam YG and DJ Chacha’s podcast, “Lecheng Pag-ibig To!”, a podcast on love, relationships, and everything in between, the secret recipe in keeping the fire of relationships alive was a hot topic.  One of the ingredients in this recipe is trying out new experiences together, and one way of doing that is through exploring food.

As it turns out, Sam YG and DJ Chacha heard from a certified Marites in a Facebook group community called Sublovers PH that Subway has a secret recipe in store. This secret recipe sounds very familiar to them because this has been abuzz on Tiktok, Facebook, and Instagram. Checking trends on social media, it is always being talked about too. This secret recipe is very intriguing because this was also being mentioned on tv, radio and in the newspapers all the time.  What could this really be about? Why do people keep talking about this?

Visiting their favorite Subway restaurant, “Try our Secret Recipe!” signs will greet guests as they walk in.  Ask the sandwich artists what the secret recipe is, they will only say it was still a secret.  All you can do is order the sandwich to satisfy your curiosity!

Subway’s secret recipe has the perfect kick of spice and tang. This secret recipe is highly recommended for people who love their sub spicy. Its distinct flavor will leave the taste buds wanting for more and more. 

Want to be in with us on this hot little secret? Head on now to your favorite Subway restaurant and try out their secret recipe. This secret recipe surely won’t disappoint!

For more exciting news, please follow Subway’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/subwayphilippines.

Waterless Shampoo getting rave reviews from satisfied customers

“Happy with this product. It makes my dog smell good in between baths!”

“This is the second time I am ordering this product. It effectively removes dirt and smells good. My dog loves it.”

“Very nice. That’s why we are repeat buyers as always. This is something that we have been using to clean his paws after every walk. It’s mild and nice to use.”

These are just some of the positive feedback that Happy Life’s Waterless Shampoo has been receiving. It’s the first product of its kind in the Philippines which is 100 percent natural and pet friendly. It’s an innovative and plant bath alternative to the chemicals that are usually found in shampoos for pets.

The product provides less effort and less time in every bath. It saves 70 percent of bath time every time you use Happy Life Waterless Shampoo. The product is perfect for a quick bath and for those on the go. You can still groom your pets even if you are in a hurry.

What’s nice about the product is that it helps relieve pets that suffer from skin and fur irritations such as but not limited to wounds, bad odor, itchiness, scaling, manage allergies, dandruff, hotspots, inflammation, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, redness, viruses, bacteria and fungi.

The Waterless Shampoo is simple to use. First, shake and spray generously and directly on your pet’s fur and skin from head to paws to tail. Then rub, lather and enjoy this special bonding moment with your furbaby. Wipe dry with a clean towel and be amazed by the benefits you provided and the time that you saved.

The Waterless Shampoo is one of the many products developed by Happy Life Organics Inc., a Philippines based company that promotes innovative and eco-friendly solutions for your home, pets and unwanted pests.

Happy Life Organics provides all natural, sustainable eco-friendly solutions to homes across the country. The company promotes a healthier lifestyle based on a plant based organic view and by bringing home and pet product alternatives that are changing and improving lives for the better.

Why don’t you give the Waterless Shampoo a try? For more information about Happy Life’s Waterless Shampoo and their other products, you can visit www.happylifeph.com. 

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto To Unveil Unique Product Offerings at Ortigas Market on Oct. 1

Delicious local and international dishes from the Philippines, Japan, Spain, Turkey, Korea, Vietnam and other countries along with artisan crafts await visitors to the Ortigas Market every Saturday, starting October 1, 2022 at F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue) in Pasig City.

Recycled Rubber Tire Materials by Siklo

Ortigas Market is spearheaded by DTC Promos Inc.in partnership with Pasig City, Ortigas Center and Barangay San Antonio.

This project is made possible by Media partners, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, DWIZ, Home Radio, Pilipino Mirror, Cook Magazine, Health & Fitness and Graphic Magazine and Mayani.

For more information:

Contact Person: Richard Bayles

Email: richard.bayles@dtcpromos.com.ph

Security Bank Cards launches Complete Cashback Mastercard!

Beating the rising prices of daily essentials while keeping the household in tiptop shape is crucial. Consumers are consistently looking for practical ways to get the most bang out of their buck. Just like a never-ending sale, you can get up to 5-4-3-2-1% instant cashback on your everyday purchases plus get a welcome gift of up to PHP5,000 eGC with Security Bank’s Complete Cashback card—now in Platinum!

5% on groceries

When sticking to a budget, having a credit card with guaranteed rebates can be a gamechanger for the household’s grocery runner. With every swipe of the Complete Cashback Platinum card at the supermarket, cardholders can avail of 5% cashback on monthly statements that can be paired with discounts and other promos from Security Bank’s partner grocery merchants.  This cashback can either help you save or let you get your grocery essentials without going over budget. 

4% on gas

Whether going on a road trip, driving to work, or simply running errands, you can rely on the Complete Cashback Platinum card for your fuel needs. The 4% gas rebate helps you save more whether getting a full tank or a quick refill.

3% on utilities

Aside from grocery and gas, using the Complete Cashback Platinum card for utilities like electricity and post-paid phone bills can give you 3% rebate with every transaction. Just make sure that these bills are not enrolled in Security Bank’s Bills Assist program to make your payments eligible for rebates.

2% on dining

Foodies will surely enjoy using the Complete Cashback Platinum card with its 2% rebate on dining! Swipe your card to try new menus or simply get a comfort food fix from your favorite restaurants. Aside from the guaranteed rebate, get discounts when you dine safely at our partner dining merchants: Barcino Wine Resto Bar, Cold Stone Creamery, Bistro Charlemagne, Minami Saki by Astoria, and more.

1% on shopping

Splurge while you save as you tick items off your shopping list! From waterproof items to comfortable clothes for the rainy weather, we’ve got you covered. No need to wait for end-of-season sales to reward yourself or get gifts for loved ones with a 1% rebate when you swipe your Complete Cashback Platinum card at your favorite department stores and boutiques. Enjoy discounts and earn rebates at Toms, Petit Bateau, Washington Jewelry, and more.

Complete Cashback Platinum exclusives

  

With these rebates, cardholders can their annual cashback which will be credited to their account—no minimum spending required! Frequent solo or family travelers with the Complete Cashback Platinum card will also be at ease while waiting for flights as they get access to the Marhaba Lounge in NAIA Terminals 1 and 3 at a preferential rate. 

If you prefer filling your carts online, rest easy as we are working on the Complete Cashback Platinum card’s online purchase protection feature to keep you safe. Plus, new cardholders will also enjoy exclusive promos, a waived annual fee on their first year, and the power to choose their welcome gift with up to PHP5,000 eGC! Simply apply and get approved from September 15 to December 15, 2022 and meet the minimum spend requirement.

Being smart with your everyday expenses has never been this rewarding. C,heck out the cashback calculator and apply for a card through Security Bank’s website.

SM Supermalls begins 100 Days of Happiness

To kickstart the Christmas countdown, SM Supermalls began its 100 Days of Happiness last September 16, where they aim to create a circle of happiness with 76 participating malls, shoppers, the marginalized communities of women, persons deprived of liberty, artisans, cause-oriented organizations, and select local government units.

"We want to create a circle of happiness in all our SM malls by featuring products of cause-oriented programs which we will offer to our shoppers who, in turn, give them to friends and family, and ultimately, benefit the communities that created these products." ~Steven T. Tan, SM Supermalls President

SM Supermalls President Steven Tan giving his welcome remarks during the launch of 100 Days of Happiness

Through the campaign, SM Supermalls encourages Filipinos to support the advocacies of individuals and organizations that provide opportunities and create livelihood for their communities. For this year, SM partnered with bag designer Zarah Juan, Spark PH, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists of the Philippines, UNICEF, and the Quezon City LGU for its Vote to Tote initiative, among others.

In photo: men and women of substance from the Quezon City LGU, SM Supermalls, Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Brownies Unlimited, Spark PH, and Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines

The launch event held at SM North EDSA The Block was attended by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and SVP for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin; Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and select councilors of the city; Spark PH Founder Mica Teves; GSP President Dr. Nina Lim-Yuson; Designer Zarah Juan; and Brownies Unlimited Marketing head Dustin Ngo.

Ladies in Green: The Girl Scouts of the Philippines come together to celebrate Girl Scouts Week 2022 at SM City North EDSA

In partnership with SM Supermalls and Brownies Unlimited, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines launch GSP-themed brownies from September 16 to December 15, 2022. For every purchase of a box of brownies, in-mall and via the SM Malls Online app, one scout will be sponsored with a year’s free membership.

Equipping young girls to lead and build the future, one box of brownies at a time

For this year’s 100 Days campaign, SM Megamall, along with 9 other SM malls, is collaborating with Brownies Unlimited and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. For every purchase of a special GSP-themed box of brownies in-mall and via the SM Malls Online App, one girl will be sponsored with a GSP membership for a year. 

"We have a lot of young girls across the country and they've had such difficult times during the pandemic. Our membership dropped significantly. By buying a box, you can sponsor a girl for one year and she can learn so many things like being independent, loving her country more, and helping her community." ~Nina Lim-Yuson, GSP President

Recently, SM Supermalls helped the GSP vaccinate all its 70,000 members nationwide. By providing them with convenient and safe COVID-19 vaccines, SM Supermalls was able to ensure that the GSP members have access to quality healthcare services. 

SM shoppers can purchase a box of brownies from 46 Brownies Unlimited branches nationwide and the SM Malls Online App.

In its commitment to building communities, especially for women and the youth, SM Supermalls and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines sign a memorandum of agreement to formalize a meaningful partnership beyond the year 2022.

Giving marginalized women and persons deprived of liberty hope for the future

Apart from the GSP partnership, SM Supermalls also partnered with the local government of Quezon City for its Vote to Tote program, Spark PH, and bag designer Zarah Juan to sell upcycled tarpaulin handmade tote bags sewn by marginalized women and female persons deprived of liberty.

"Christmas is all about giving. We are very happy that this year, the communities of Quezon City are included as beneficiaries in this program. And apart from helping the women in our communities, we are also able to help the environment by upcycling 70 tons of election tarpaulins that we've collected." ~Joy Belmonte, Quezon City Mayor 

Girl Scouts of the Philippines come together to spread the holiday cheer.

Juan, the designer, was the brainchild of the upcycling initiative. 

"During the elections, there were tons of election campaign wastes. I wanted to do something and I thought I have my platform– my designs. If my designs can actually solve this problem, then it's worthwhile. Then I pitched the idea to Maica Teves, the founder of Spark PH. From there, we gathered all the help we can– from the Quezon City LGU who will help us collect tarpaulins, the women communities that can help us create, and SM Supermalls who can provide us the platform to distribute." ~Zarah Juan, Designer 

A Happiness Walk was done to showcase the upcycled tote bags that shoppers can buy in SM malls. Joining the Happiness Walk were men and women of substance including select Girl Scouts members, Jeremy Lapena and Bernce Sevilla of the Downs Syndrome Association of the Phils, Mylene Abiva of WomenBiz, media celebrities Ces Oreña Drilon, and Gina Pareño among others.

Women of Subtance Gina Pareño walk the runway to show support for the 100 Days of Happiness’ causes and initiatives.

Women of Subtance Ces Drilon walk the runway to show support for the 100 Days of Happiness’ causes and initiatives.

The proceeds of the upcycled tote bags will be given to the women PDLs in Camp Karingal, and the marginalized women of Barangays Sto. Cristo, Greater Lagro, and Pinyahan in Quezon City. The tote bags will be sold in the following SM malls:

• SM Aura Premier
• SM Southmall
• SM City Fairview
• SM City North EDSA
• SM Megamall

Helping a community of artists 

And in the south of Metro Manila, the SM Mall of Asia family will be partnering with the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists in selling painted Christmas cards to the shoppers.

"We want to create a circle of happiness in all our SM malls by featuring products of cause-oriented programs which we will offer to our shoppers who, in turn, give them to friends and family, and ultimately, benefit the communities that created these products. All these and more will start to unfold in the coming days as we continue spreading happiness across all SM malls around the country. Let us not waste our next 100 days and use it to make one another happy by giving. Today, let the countdown begin to a hundred days of happiness!" ~Steven T. Tan, SM Supermalls President

This is the second time SM Supermalls has started a holiday countdown campaign. In 2021, the biggest mall network in the Philippines showed the world more than a hundred ways of giving through 100 Days of Caring. Underserved communities surrounding the 76 SM malls were provided with their urgent needs through in-kind and monetary donations by the malls, its various business units, and the employees. 

For the list of all partner institutions and their beneficiaries visit www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts.

Waterfront Cebu City Hotel — Cebu Wedding Expo 2022

At last, Cebu welcomes back the most-anticipated bridal fair after a 2-year pandemic hiatus. This 2022, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino enchants exhibitors and participants to make their vows.

Be prepared to be captivated by the biggest wedding event: Cebu Wedding Expo 2022. As one of the grandest events of the year, we want to be able to promote more than just accessibility - having everyone get the chance to engage with their possible wedding organizers, suppliers, and partners to envision one of the biggest and most memorable days of their lives. We’ve got tons of perks awaiting you — apart from having everything you’ll ever need to plan your big day all in one place, guests can come and book on the spot and get a hold of exclusive deals!

This year, we’ve chosen the theme: “Starry Starry Night.” Through this, we want to be able to convey a story to our beloved guests — that the sky's the limit when it comes to envisioning their big day. We want to instill a feeling of importance and remind our guests that their big day will be all about them amidst all the glitter and glamor this event holds.

Showcasing nothing less than world class talents and couture pieces all in one stage, this year’s event also features “Gugma - Weddings at Waterfront” a bridal fashion show. Featuring the works of 25 local artists in collaboration with Cary Santiago. Through this, models will be walking the runway wearing none other than these designers’ stunning pieces — also something our guests can look forward to as they envision themselves walking the runway of their lives in partnership with Dia Gold and Iconique Mall, Colon.

 

Walk the aisles of love at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino’s Pacific Grand Ballroom Exhibition Hall from September 23 to 25, 2022.

 

Click this link for more information: https://bit.ly/CWE-FBevent

To register, kindly refer to the following links:

Exhibitors - https://forms.gle/NFYuj5kzbqc3L5gT7

Participants - https://forms.gle/hBM6Bw3A4LW1Q3ur9