Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The new Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza is Pizza Hut’s cheesiest pizza ever

Mark the most festive time of the year with seven deliciously cheesy pizza bundles



In one of the opening scenes of the 1991 Christmas comedy classic Home Alone, the protagonist, Kevin, ruins dinner for everyone because nobody left even a single slice of his favorite cheese pizza for him. And you know what? We'd go feral, too, if somebody crossed us like that, even more if the pizza had not just one but seven types of cheeses!

If you're a lover of everything cheese, then the new Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza from Pizza Hut is the perfect holiday treat for you! As we prepare for Christmas gatherings and endless merriment, enjoy this pizza creation made with seven different cheeses—mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese, Hokkaido milk cheese, gouda, and Emmental cheese—made more flavorful with creamy sesame sauce. It's made even more fun with Pizza Hut's newest crust, the Melty Cheese Crust, bite-sized pockets filled with Cheese Fondue, making it the cheesiest pizza in the Metro. You can also get the Melty Cheese Crust with your other favorite flavors!

Get Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza for just P549 for Regular and P799 for Large, available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery through the (02) 8-911-1111 hotline, the Pizza Hut website (pizzahut.com.ph), the Pizza Hut app, available for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.pizzahut.ph) and iOS (https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/pizza-hut-philippines/id1527383194) devices, as well as through GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pick.a.roo!

Of course, the most wonderful time of the year is more fun when there's more food to gorge on, which is why Pizza Hut is bringing you seven different Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza Combos! Whether you're home alone or with the fam, there's something for you to love in this selection of irresistibly cheesy offers!

First up: the Ultimate Cheesy 7 Combos, available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery via the 8-911-1111 hotline, the Pizza Hut website, and the Pizza Hut app!

It's time for a pizza date night with yourself (or with your SO I guess) with the Ultimate Cheesy 7 Meal for 2, priced at P679. It comes with 1 Regular Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza, 1 Regular Spaghetti Bolognese, 1 Regular Spaghetti Carbonara, and 2 glasses Pepsi Regular.

Bond with your best buddies with the Ultimate Cheesy 7 Meal for 4, priced at P1,499. It comes with 1 Large Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza, 1 Large serving of the new Roasted Tomato and Sausage Pasta, 5 pieces Wingstreet Garlic Parmesan wings, and 4 glasses Pepsi Regular.

You'll surely please a crowd with the Ultimate Cheesy 7 Triple Pizza Treat, priced at P1,599. It comes with 1 Large Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza, 1 Large Super Supreme Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, and 1 Large Hawaiian Supreme Pan Pizza.

There's also the Ultimate Cheesy 7 Hot Deals, available exclusively for take-out and delivery via the (02) 8-911-1111 hotline, the Pizza Hut website, and the Pizza Hut mobile app!

Let the good times roll with the Hot Deals 1+1 Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pair, which comes with 1 Large Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza and 1 Large Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza for just P959.

Take it up a notch with the Hot Deals 2+2 Ultimate Cheesy 7 Combo, which comes with 1 Large Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza, 1 Large Pepperoni & Mushroom Panalo Pan Pizza, and 1 Large Crispy Fries, and a serving of KitKat Rolls for just P1,189.

Or, pull out all the stops with the Hot Deals 3+3 Ultimate Cheesy 7 Combo, which comes with 1 Large Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza, 1 Large Cheesy Bacon Panalo Pan Pizza, 1 Large Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza, 1 Family Spaghetti Carbonara, 5 pieces Wingstreet Honey BBQ wings, and 1 Large Crispy Fries, all for just P1,979.

Last but not least is the Hot Deals Ultimate Cheesy 7 Trio, available exclusively via the Pizza Hut website and Pizza Hut app! Go stuff yourself full like a stocking on Christmas eve with 1 Regular Ultimate Cheesy 7 Pizza, 1 Regular Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza, and 1 Regular Pepperoni & Mushroom Panalo Pan Pizza, all for just P789!

Don’t miss out in this limited-time offer! Order today and indulge in this brand new cheesy innovation! For the latest news and updates, and deals from Pizza Hut, give the brand a like and follow it on Facebook @pizzahutphilippines Instagram and Twitter @pizzahutphils!

Feel The Warmth This Holiday Season With Subway’s Pork Patty BBQ Sub



Share the joy of celebrating with your family this holiday season as Subway® prepares a new flavor with Pork Patty BBQ Sub, the holiday treat that will satisfy your craving!
 
The new Subway® Pork Patty BBQ Sub features a soft and tender pork patty, paired with Subway®’s original spicy and smoky BBQ sauce made with the right balance of spices to give you the mouthwatering taste.
 
To complement your meal, add in your favorite Mint Choco Chip Cookie, to satisfy your sweet tooth and enjoy a delightful feast with the people who are worth the happiness that every bite can give.
 
From Php 185 for the 6-inch sub, Php 360 for the footlong sub, Php 195 for the wrap, and Php 265 for the salad, or make it a meal with a 22-oz drink and 2 pieces of cookies for an add-on price of Php 120, valid for dine-in transactions only. Delivery price varies accordingly.
 
Grab these meals from December 7, 2022 until January 31, 2023!

For more information on the latest Subway® #EatFresh and #BetterChoice promos, visit www.fb.com/SubwayPhilippines.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

SM Cares leads kick-off of National Bike Weekend in Pasay City

Fun Bike Ride, Bike Safety Clinic, and livelihood program launch held to promote cycling.

A Bike Safety Clinic taught children how to bike responsibly in the city by wearing safety gear and observing road signs.

 
SM Cares together with the local government of Pasay City kicked off the National Bike Weekend and the Foundation Week of the City last November 26 at SM By the Bay in the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
 
Hundreds of cyclists joined "Padyak Pasay: Moving Together Towards One Eco City," a fun bike ride around the Mall of Asia Complex as part of the festivities. The bike ride celebrated Pasay as an eco-city, as the local government endeavors to make environmental awareness a driving force to achieve greater growth and development for the city. Pasay City Mayor Hon. Emi Calixto-Rubiano opened the bike ride, together with City Councilors and representatives of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., SM Supermalls, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and bike organizations such as BeeSeekleta For Every Juan.
 


428 cyclists across Pasay City residents and partner organizations joined the bike ride which started and ended at SM by the BAY.

428 cyclists across Pasay City residents and partner organizations joined the bike ride which started and ended at SM by the BAY.

 
“These celebrations are very important to us at SM Cares, because we believe that progress should be as sustainable as it is achievable. Proof of this is our advocacy to create a bicycle-friendly community for everyone, where we work with our local governments to make bike facilities more accessible—from bike lanes, to bike racks and bike repair stops in our various properties,” Queenie Dizon-Rodulfo, SAVP for Mall Based Business Units and Operations Services of SM Supermalls said.


A Bike Safety Clinic taught children how to bike responsibly in the city by wearing safety gear and observing road signs.


Meanwhile, SM Cares also held a Bike Safety Clinic especially designed for Kids. Thirty children from Pasay together with their parents were educated about the meaning of various road Signages, hand signals, and were also instructed on how to properly wear safety equipment. The children received their personal helmets, elbow and knee pads from SM Cares to encourage them to have a lifelong affinity for biking. This event was supported by DOTr, Decathlon Philippines, MX3, Beesekleta for Every Juan and Tropang Women Bikers.
 
“We have been advocating road safety for our cyclists by partnering with the Department of Transportation and bicycle organizations to provide safety manuals and training. From adult cyclists and delivery riders, we are teaching our children to become responsible cyclists, too” Dizon-Rodulfo said.

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SM PadyaKabuhayan bicycle carts were granted to 4Ps beneficiaries, including technical business training and bike safety tips for vendors.

SM PadyaKabuhayan bicycle carts were granted to 4Ps beneficiaries, including technical business training and bike safety tips for vendors.

 
The event also saw the launch of SM PadyaKabuhayan, a program that promotes sustainable livelihood through sustainable mobility. The program provides a means of earning for families in need, many of them beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps. It also expands the benefits of bikes, from being more than an environmentally-friendly form of transportation to a sustainable source of income. Beneficiaries of the program received bicycle food carts, comprehensive training on handling a business and road safety tips for bicycle vendors. The program was undertaken in partnership with Pasay City’s Social Welfare Department, Kalye Negosyo, and DTI.
 
“SM Cares believes in working together with a multi-stakeholder approach for our programs. We have always been about supporting communities, and we believe that social inclusion is vital in creating lasting change. Through this, we hope to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals 'SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,' which underscores the importance of making cities and settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.” ~Dizon-Rodulfo

National Bike Day, which is celebrated every fourth Sunday of November, is celebrated in line with Proclamation No. 1052–which was signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2020–with the aim to promote the environmental benefits of using bicycles.
 
SM Cares is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, with programs that support communities, promote social inclusion, and care for the environment. Aside from the creation of bike-friendly SM Malls, its advocacies include Programs for the Environment, Persons with Disabilities, Women & Breastfeeding Mothers, Children & Youth, and Senior Citizens.
 
To learn more, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares

Galing Pook Foundation Recognizes Outstanding Local Government Programs for 2022

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. recognizes the 10 winners of the Galing Pook Foundation 2022 at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacanang Palace. He commended the Galing Pook Foundation for recognizing and incentivizing top performing LGUs. With them in the photo are: Galing Pook Foundation Chairman Mel Sarmiento, Local Government secretary Benjamin Abalos, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.


Ten outstanding local governance programs were recognized in the 2022 Galing Pook Awards held at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacanang Palace last Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

Galing Pook Foundation with its co-presenters SM Prime Holdings Inc., and the DILG-Local Government Academy, and sponsors Cebu Pacific and Airspeed named local government units from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao that promote innovation and excellence.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended the Galing Pook Foundation for recognizing and incentivizing top performing LGUs. He stressed how strong collaboration between the public and private sector can lead to more meaningful and successful programs that truly benefit the Filipino people.

"The recognition that you give to cities and municipalities inspires them to accelerate their drive towards improvement and it encourages LGUs to adopt practices that make us paragons of excellence in public service. It is necessary for us to underscore the importance of strengthening partnerships between the government and private organizations, such as the Galing Pook Foundation, especially as we bring about meaningful progress in the country. It's truly inspiring to see the impact of the work that you do, and I'm sure you've brought value to many Filipinos all over the country. Our collaborations bring us closer to realizing our shared vision, na ang bawat pamilyang Pilipino, may simple pero kumportableng buhay." ~Galing Pook Chairperson Mel Sarmiento expressed his gratitude to all the local executives and LGU teams that participated this year

The winners of the 2022 Galing Pook Awards were: The Green Wall of Alcala (Alcala, Cagayan); Advancing and Sustaining Good Governance and Community Actions towards Resiliency and Empowerment (Basilan Province); Bataan Public-Private Partnership Programs (Bataan Province); Balik-Biñan Project: Tourism Development through Heritage Conservation (Biñan City, Laguna); From Black to Green: Fishponds, Eco-Tourism and Full Employment (Brgy. Cayabu, Tanay, Rizal); Trekking to Unlock Community Ailments and Difficulties (TUCAD) (Goa, Camarines Sur); "I-BIKE" A Program Promoting the Development of the Iloilo City Bike Culture (Iloilo City); Yaru: A Whole-of-Community Approach Towards Disaster Management (Itbayat, Batanes); Libertad Fish Forever Savings Club (Libertad, Antique); and Basta Piddigueño, AgriHenyo: Consolidated Farm Production System (Piddig, Ilocos Norte).

The 10 winners were chosen from 18 finalists and a record field of 196 applications from different LGUs in the country.

Launched on October 21, 1993, the Galing Pook Awards has recognized 329 LGU programs from 200 LGUs in the country that have been promoted for replication to benefit more communities.

UNIQLO Releases Four New Designs for PEACE FOR ALL Charity T-shirt Project



New collection from four popular collaborators available from December 16.

November 29, 2022, Manila, Philippines - Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the global launch of four new designs for PEACE FOR ALL, the charity T-shirt project from UT (UNIQLO T-shirt). This latest collection features special graphics from collaborators with a close connection to UNIQLO such as Peanuts as well as a design with an original photo taken by the world-renowned film director Wim Wenders. 

As with earlier collections, UNIQLO parent company Fast Retailing will continue to donate 100% of profits from the sale of the T-shirts (equivalent to 20% of the selling price) to three international aid organizations - UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Save the Children, and Plan International - who provide assistance to people impacted by poverty, discrimination, violence and conflict.

UNIQLO first introduced the PEACE FOR ALL project on June 17, 2022, with the concept that a T-shirt can help make the world a better place. As of September, a total of more than 484,000 T-shirts have been sold, raising more than US $1M (calculation period through August 31). 

So far, 20 collaborators who support the project’s aim of “praying sincerely for world peace and taking action” have volunteered their time and effort to create one-of-a-kind, original design T-shirts.
The five new UTs will be available for purchase from Friday, December 16th.


Overview of the New PEACE FOR ALL Designs

Product name PEACE FOR ALL
Launch date Friday, December 16th, 2022
Price Php 790.00
Sizes XS-3XL (Sizes 2XL -3XL available only in Online Store)
Availability UNIQLO stores and online

(Per DTI Permit No FTEB-145421 Series of 2022)



PEACE FOR ALL New Collection Collaborator Comments and Profiles


WIM WENDERS (Film Director)



I never saw more horizon in my life than on that day in the West-Australian desert. And at the very end of that road, I was sure, behind the horizon, we could only find a peaceful future.

Wim Wenders is one of the most acclaimed film directors of our time, who won the Palm D’Or for PARIS, TEXAS, and more than 20 awards worldwide for WINGS OF DESIRE. His documentaries have received three Oscar nominations, and he was lately honored with the Praemium Imperiale. His photographs have been exhibited in museums all over the world.

KEITH HARING (Artist)



The late Keith Haring created this artwork as a sign of global peace. It was meant to signify people all over the world coming together to stand for peace on earth.

A key figure in New York’s East Village scene toward the end of the 1970s and 80s, the American artist Keith Haring’s artwork populated not only art galleries, but also the city’s subways, streets, and sidewalks. His work often combined an iconographic vocabulary, including hearts, flying saucers, winged figures, and a crawling “radiant baby,” with abstract marks and patterning.

PEANUTS (Comics)







The group of friends who inhabit the world of Peanuts display a wide range of personalities: bold, nervous, romantic, curious, thoughtful, and adventurous. What unites them is their friendships and sense of community. For decades, the characters have resonated with fans for displaying all the elements of humanity. This design captures both the love the characters have for one another and the love that Peanuts inspires around the world.

Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the comic strip Peanuts, drew 17,897 strips over the course of half a century from 1950 (the year of the comic’s initial syndication in seven US newspapers) to his death in 2000.

LISA LARSON (Ceramicist)



The picture speaks of unconditional friendship and trust. The vulnerable girl sits on the back of a wild beast. We have to trust in Peace and choose the path of Peace. The lion symbolizes strength, loyalty, and bravery. It takes bravery to turn against violence. To protect the young girl means protecting the future of the human race. Trust is not being afraid. Peace is strength.

Born in 1931 in Härlunda in the province of SmÃ¥land in the south of Sweden. In 1954, she began working for Gustavsberg porcelain. Later, as the company’s star designer, she became a mainstay of the golden age of Swedish ceramics. In 1980, Larson left the company to work as a freelance designer. In 1992, she co-founded Keramikstudion Gustavsberg. Full of life, Lisa continues to make new designs for production, and unique (one-off) ceramic pieces.



UNIQLO believes that T-shirts have the power to express the ideas of the wearer, as well as elicit empathy and spread messages broadly. To help create a peaceful future, UNIQLO actively engages with individuals who support the PEACE FOR ALL project and dedicates space in its stores around the world to remind customers of all the people who need assistance. Anyone can join the call for peace by wearing their favorite PEACE FOR ALL UT, and UNIQLO looks forward to a successful continuation of the project.




















About UNIQLO LifeWear
Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing
UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST (Plus T), Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.3 trillion yen for the 2022 fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 (US $16.6 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2022 rate of $1 = 138.7 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. 

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. In 2010, UNIQLO established a social business in Bangladesh together with Grameen Bank, with around 20 Grameen-UNIQLO stores today, mostly located in Dhaka.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and to change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.  For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.


Monday, November 28, 2022

Jackets Du Jour from Surplus



Whether you’re dressing for cooler weather and rainy days, planning a holiday getaway, or visiting family and friends abroad, it’s time to bundle up again in style with the latest outerwear collection from Surplus.
 
If you’re in a revenge travel mode or simply making that long delayed visit to relatives in cooler climes, there are classic trench coats, as well as winter jackets so soft and supple they’re a dream to pack.


Soft and supple grey jacket is a perfect pack for your wintry holidays. Worn with a pullover and matching pants.

Floral printed water repellent hooded jacket 

Faux fur trimmed winter jacket matched with a knitted top and denim pants.


After flying under the radar for the past few seasons, bomber jackets are back in a big way for 2022, with everyone from Prada to Loewe showcasing them on the runways.  This street style staple finds expression today in oversized, minimalist styles.


Bomber jackets are back in a big way with this blazing red number, making a tricolor statement with a blue honeycomb t-shirt and easy twill white pants.


Love that layering! Keep warm and in style with this padded trench coat worn over a flannel shirt, basic tee, and twill pants.

Active style meets color with this yellow bomber jacket worn with jogger pants


Other jackets du jour: biker jackets, the classic puffer, hoodies, and cardigans livened up with layering, pops of color and floral prints.


Great travel mates: blue hooded winter jacket, knitted sweater, and easy cargo pants.

Easy getaway style: hooded Jacket, honeycomb t-shirt, and lightweight pants.

Pretty in pastels:  floral printed full zip jacket, knitted cropped top, and twill shorts. 

The classic puffer jacket and easy shorts for great weekend style


The Surplus coat and jacket collection is available in Surplus stores in most SM malls nationwide.
 
For a more convenient shopping experience, you may check out Surplus at Lazada, SM Malls Online, and ShopSM.  Surplus Order to Deliver is also now available; join their Viber community and follow them on Facebook and Instagram @SurplusPH and @Surplus_ph for more details.


UNIQUELY PINOY GIFTS FROM KULTURA

Christmas is merry and bright with these cute lamps dressed in Filipiana outfits. Available at Kultura.


Discover unique gifts for everyone on your list from Kultura, your one stop shop for the ultimate Filipino Christmas.  There are eco-friendly finds and festive fashion accessories, chic home accents, delicious treats and aromatic personal care items, all beautifully packaged in pandan and kraft boxes. Here are some meaningful, pecial gift ideas you can find in our stores:  
 
Something DecadentSay it sweetly while supporting the   local  cacao industry with a basket full of chocolates from Davao. This bundle includes an assortment of dark and milk chocolates from Malagos, tree-to-bar chocolates from Auro, and Coco low-glycemic variants using coco sugar from Coco Dolce. 

Gift set with assorted chocholates from Auro, Malagos and Coco Dolce in a rattan basket. 



Something brew-tifulMerienda gift set includes Gourmet Farms’ expertly roasted drip coffee from Cavite, a statement mug and Manila Cookie Story’s shortbread cookies  in an adorable jeepney tin.

Have a brew-tiful coffee break after the holiday rush with this coffee gift set from Kultura.

Delightful pinoy snacks from Kultura. 

Stay healthy and merry this Christmas with assorted healthy fruit snacks from Kultura. 





Something ComfortingClassic champorado, coco and strawberry jams, acacia bowls and plates from Pampanga plus a pair of handprinted napkins make a  delightful gift set that celebrates s Pinoy snack time with a dose of nostalgia. 

Say no to plastic and encourage sustainable living this Christmas with a reusable tote, bamboo and aluminum lunchbox, and bamboo tumbler mug.



Something Precious. Give the gift of prayers and well wishes for those who share your faith and  make someone’s Christmas more meaningful with these lovely rosary bracelets made from Philippine pearls. 

Freshwater pearl rosary bracelets from Kultura.


Something Sustainable and Eco Friendly.. Encourage an eco-friendly lifestyle with gifts from Kultura like this sustainable tote, bamboo and aluminum lunchbox, and a bamboo tumbler mug. Likewise, Versatile bamboo mugs and cutlery support sustainable living in practical ways while adding rustic charm to your kitchen 
 
Eco-friendly bamboo mug and cutlery set from Kultura. 

Salapid Crochet Abaca Glass coasters handmade in Bicol

Wrap your uniquely Filipino gifts in native boxes from Kultura


Something Stylish. Embroidered fans, jute coin purses, and beautiful shawls all wrapped in pandan boxes. 
 
An embroidered fan and jute coin purse are great for gifting in a pandan box. 

This cozy inabel throw hand woven by Ilocano weavers has traditional patterns that     will be nostalgic especially for loved ones abroad.

Delight your guests this holiday season with these hand painted guest towels and table linens featuring tropical patterns and bucolic scenes.

Stylish shawls beautifully wrapped in pandan box 

Aromatic and relaxing Bamboo Fragrance Diffuser from Kultura.


Happy Island's hand-poured soy candles are available in a variety of dreamy scents.



Discover and delight in local craftsmanship this Christmas at the Kultura’s Christmas Market! Shop local artistry online at www.kulturafilipino.com Stay updated with new arrivals, sales and more by following us on IG @kulturafilipino and FB @kulturaPH/ 

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