During Cafe Mary Grace’s soft launch at the EK Portico in City of Santa Rosa, Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the Philippines’ first and only world-class theme park, teams up with another renowned Filipino brand to offer even more enchanted experiences to everyone.
The EK Portico, which is situated next to the park’s entrance, is a component of the theme park’s 28th anniversary promise to provide an improved shopping and dining experience even when the park is closed.
Partnering with fellow Filipino firms has always been important to Enchanted Kingdom, a proud Filipino enterprise. The fact that we are committed to provide amazing experiences to all of our customers and wholesome family leisure is evident in our cooperation with Cafe Mary Grace,” stated Anna Mamon-Aban, EK Head of Business Development and Digital Transformation.
Cafe Mary Grace has expanded from its humble beginnings as a home-based baking business in 1983 to become a beloved cafe and bakery across the nation. Guests and locals alike can experience the comforts of home at any of their brick-and-mortar locations, in addition to the restaurant’s famously handcrafted baked products and homegrown meals.
Cafe Mary Grace is a warm and inviting place where family can relax and enjoy tasty meals and soothing pastries. We hope that by working together, we can bring the Warmth of Home to more people than just those who visit the park. Brand Marketing Officer Jessa Arellano expressed her joy at partnering with another prestigious Filipino firm that shares our commitment to family values.
From August 16th through September 16th, 2024, customers may enjoy a free glass of Sangria with the purchase of any All-Day Breakfast or Flavorful Pasta at Cafe Mary Grace. This special offer is part of the Welcome Home Treat. At the park, visitors may also indulge in a unique Merienda Pairing, where a variety of baked goodies from the cafe are accompanied by Mary Grace Hot Chocolate or coffee (americano or latte) at a discounted price. You can also enjoy this Merienda pairing from August 16th to September 16th, 2024.
Monday through Tuesday (11 am to 8 pm), Wednesday through Thursday (10 am to 8 pm), and Friday through Sunday (8 am to 10 pm) are the hours of operation for Cafe Mary Grace at EK throughout the month of August.
Pay a visit to EK’s official Facebook page @enchantedkingdom.ph for additional details and updates about this and all of EK’s upcoming promotions.
Mondelēz International Launches Episode 3 of Miming and Friends Youtube Series
In support of the EPR Law, the animated series aims to expand awareness of waste management
Mondelēz International, in collaboration with the locally-made animated YouTube series “Miming and Friends,” continues its commitment to promoting Sustainable Snacking and waste management practices. With the launch of Episode 3 supported by the Company and Save Philippine Seas, the animated characters in the mini-series aim to make composting fun and understandable for kids and their families.
Miming and Friends is the creation of husband-and-wife tandem: Ramon del Prado and Meryll Yan, who are based in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Now in its third episode, the mini-series aims to educate children and families about the importance of biodegradable waste management and composting. The series was first launched in 2021 and is in support of the Extended Producers’ Responsibility (EPR) Law, which obliges companies to collect and divert their plastic waste to avoid them becoming marine litter. This is an area where Mondelēz International has made great strides in its efforts by pledging to collect and divert 100% of its post-consumer plastic packaging starting in 2023 and beyond.
Building on the success of previous episodes focusing on waste segregation and plastic recycling, the latest installment of “Miming and Friends” delves into the significance of proper handling of biodegradable waste. Led by Cat-Fish Miming, flying lizard Buboy, and Unicorn Anacorn, the series creatively explores how individuals can make a positive impact on the environment by composting organic materials. The cast of characters are joined by other animal friends who help them on their journey of self-discovery. There’s Darling the Dugong who imparts knowledge on waste segregation; Aling Ermi the Hermit Crab who teaches plastic recycling; and featured in the third episode is Basilyo the Bacteria, who sings about chomping his way to turn biodegradable waste into compost.
“At Mondelēz International, we are committed to empowering people to snack right, not only by offering delicious products but also by promoting Sustainable Snacking,” says Caitlin Punzalan, Corporate and Government Affairs Lead of Mondelēz International in the Philippines. “Through our partnership with ‘Miming and Friends,’ we aim to instill environmental consciousness in children and families, encouraging them to play an active role in waste management even at an early age. We are leveraging the medium of YouTube to make sure anyone can access it, wherever they are located. Environmental protection is on all of us, and we want to make this available and understandable for all.”
Creatively Promoting Sustainability
The collaboration between Mondelēz International and “Miming and Friends” underscores a shared vision of fostering a future where people and the planet thrive.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Mondelēz International and ‘Miming and Friends’ in creating educational content that empowers children to become stewards of the environment,” says Anna Oposa, Chief Mermaid and Executive Director of Save Philippine Seas (SPS). This is a non-profit organization that aims to conserve coastal and marine resources by empowering seatizens for collective action and behavior change. “By teaching children about composting and biodegradable waste management early on, we are laying the foundation for a more sustainable future,” adds Oposa.
The third episode of “Miming and Friends” not only entertains with a catchy song but also educates, delivering valuable lessons on responsible waste management in a fun and engaging manner. As Mondelēz International and its partners strive towards strengthening the circular economy of plastic in the Philippines, initiatives like “Miming and Friends” help play a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable society.
For more information and to watch the latest episode of “Miming and Friends,” visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfViJ6z0EyI.
About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world with 2023 net revenues of approximately $36 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.
About Mondelez Philippines
Mondelez Philippines, Inc. has been providing consumers with delicious snack products for the past 61 years—since 1963. Its product portfolio includes Tang powdered beverages, Eden cheese, mayonnaise, sandwich spread, Cheez Whiz spread, Oreo cookies, Tiger energy biscuits, as well as Toblerone and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolates. The company employs about 450 people in the Philippines, with a manufacturing facility in Parañaque City. Visit https://ph.mondelezinternational.com/home
Existing convenience stores and coffee shops can expand their product choices with minimum expenditures thanks to new franchising packages released by the international brand Mister Donut.
Mister Donut, a national franchisor with a 40-year history, has introduced two new packages: one for convenience stores and one for coffee shops.
Mister Donut SM Megamall
For just P110,000, you can own the MD Mini Showcase, a crate storage cabinet, small goods, a low franchise fee of P50,000, and single-face acrylic cut-out signage. This exclusive offer is only available to grocery and convenience shop owners.
The air-conditioned convenience stores will be able to provide customers and passersby with the beloved doughnut products of a renowned brand, according to Cherryl Carino, CFE, Senior Franchising Manager of Mister Donut.
Meanwhile, for a little P90,000, coffee shop and milk tea store owners can get the MD Mini Showcase, a crates storage cabinet, some modest goods, and a franchise fee. Franchisees in the coffee and milk tea industry can offer Crunchies, premium and specialty doughnuts, baked goods, and more from Mister Donut.
With our help, local cafes and grocery stores can revamp their operations with little outlay of capital. They can immediately improve their product offers and attract more customers by having an international brand in their stores,” Carino added. Carino claimed that Mister Donut offers a sweetener to deal with individuals with numerous stores by stating that the first branch simply charges a franchise fee and that subsequent branches just require investments for the purchase of assets.
Mister Donut SM Masinag, Antipolo
The Japanese company Duskin Co., Ltd. now owns the Boston, Massachusetts-based Mister Donut. The first location in the Philippines, on Recto Avenue in Manila, opened in 1982 after its importation.
Twenty production units and commissaries strategically placed in Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon support Mister Donut’s Philippine operation and guarantee the freshness of its products. At present, it counts over 600 franchised stores in addition to over 3,000 institutional partners and important accounts. Forty years after its opening, the first franchise location in Laguna is still running strong.
Entrepreneurs from all over the nation are being invited to our frequent franchising roadshows, where we will be able to answer their questions in person. Email your completed Letter of Intent, Mister Donut Application Form, and site images to fms@misterdonut.ph if you are ready to collaborate with us. Upon receipt of your application, one of our franchise executives will be in touch to schedule an initial screening. According to Carino, they will also provide you with instructions on how to proceed, including how to be ready for your last interview.
At a time when burgers seem to be getting bigger and bigger, here’s a burger brand that proves that size doesn’t always matter. Meet BatBurgs —the cutest burgers in town!
The burger joint started as a food truck way back in 2015 when Bateng Arde, BatBurgs’ Owner and Founder thought of creating a fun, little burger concept—mini burgers. BatBurgs are offered at around 2 – 2.5 inches.
“We thought of serving these mini burgers in a box to keep everything easy to grab and eat, and share within family and friends,” said Bateng.
Bateng Arde, Owner & Founder of BatBurgs
With just a capital of Php 2000, Bateng reopened BatBurgs as a food delivery service to earn a living during the pandemic. It instantly became a huge hit in the community of Dasmariñas and because of this they were able to open their first shop.
“People are amused and surprised with our cute burgers. Immediately, it may seem lacking in size, but our burgers are big in flavor and serving. Our customers always say that every bite is a delightful surprise.” said Sarah Salido, BatBurgs’ Managing Partner.
Bateng Arde – Owner, Sarah Salido -Managing Partner of BatBurgs
Their best seller is Party Box with 12 pcs of mini burgers with assorted flavors: Classic TLC, Cheese, Barbecue and Garlic.
“Our burgers are definitely unique not just in size but also because of how they are made with our fully customized homemade brioche buns and beef burger patties,” she added.
BatBurgs Party Box
Aside from serving mini burgers, BatBurgs has expanded its menu to snack boxes, mini sausage, takodogs, fries and soda pop drinks.
BatBurgs Party Dogs
In 2021, the team organized a Community Pantry for 1000 kids and families in Brgy. Bukal, Cavinti, Laguna. They also participated in Feed It Forward PH’s Father’s Day “Community Patty”. As people lined up, they were given BatBurgs burgers for breakfast.
BatBurgs also accepts bulk orders and burgers set up for events.
You can order via their Facebook or Instagram and it will be delivered right at your doorstep. For dine in, and take-outs, visit their branches:
Las Piñas
81 Apollo IV, Moonwalk Village, Talon Singko, Las Piñas City
General Trias
B26 L16 Trieste St. Cluster 4 Bella Vista Subdivision, General Trias Cavite
Dasmariñas (for pre-order)
B8 L49 Paris St. Phase 1 San Marino City Subdivision, Dasmariñas Cavite
Coffee Enthusiasts gathered at Borro Manila to witness the launch and try by themselves the newest Breville Philippines line of Coffee machines. The Barista Pro and The Barista Express Impress.
Meet the Breville Barista Pro, a new product joining the lineup of the top premium home lifestyle brand Breville Philippines. The espresso machine is a model right out of the dreams of coffee enthusiasts who want to enjoy third-wave coffee without fuss by marrying precision with speed. The Barista Pro delivers quality specialty coffee using its four keys formula that combines the ideal dosage, the right temperature, optimal pressure, and sufficient steam for every cup that you make.
The product DNA of this new model was specially made for those who want their coffee to be excellent and fast. It is equipped with a Thermojet Heating System that provides optimum extraction temperature in three seconds, so you don’t have to wait. With a single touch of a button, this espresso machine also delivers the perfect amount of coffee that is packed with maximum flavor.
Quality-wise, the Barista Pro delivers cups that can rival any cafe. You can expect to enjoy full-bodied sips laced with rich and complex flavors that can only be achieved by having a perfect dose of 18g freshly ground beans from a professional 54mm stainless steel portafilter. Be ready to experience opulent, creamy, and caramel-colored shots of espresso delivered from low-pressure pre-infusions and a high-pressure 9-bar extraction process from a 15-bar Italian pump. Silky, velvety microfoam milk is also created by its powerful steam wand.
Quality, convenience, and expertise. These are three things you can expect from the Breville Barista Pro which was made for the no-fuss coffee enthusiast. If you’re ready to experience a new era of coffee enjoyment—one that is on your terms and own timing—then this is the perfect product for you to bring home. The model retails for P79,999 but you can also trade up if you have other Breville models of espresso machines.
On the other hand, let’s talk about Breville The Barista Express Impress. This new espresso maker is the best kitchen partner to bring home if you are a busy bee. From its design to its features, the espresso machine was created to fit the lifestyle of those who want to get the most out of their coffee experience but do not have the luxury of time to make one. The model’s product DNA speaks for itself. As Breville’s first assisted manual espresso machine, the Barista Express Impress is the definition of convenience, quality, and simplicity.
One of the star features of the model is its Impress Puck System which helps craft the best cup for you. The system involves intelligent dosing which automatically calculates the dosage you need. From there, the machine will precisely tamp with a 10kg impression and 7-degree barista twist for a polished puck. The system also gauges when the correct level is achieved and makes sure to use this for your next brewing.
Like the other impressive models of espresso machines of Breville Philippines, the Barista Express Impress also delivers Third Wave Specialty Coffee using the four keys formula which, other than providing the ideal dosage, also sets the right temperature, optimal pressure, and sufficient steam for your coffee.
From all angles, this newest offering from Breville Philippines reinvents the way coffee lovers’ approach and enjoy coffee. It is perfect proof against the misconception that quality third-wave coffee is elitist and that enjoying it requires time and knowledge. The Barista Express Impress is the ideal entry model for budding coffee enthusiasts or those who simply want to enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes to convenience and quality. Furthermore, it proves that better coffee is for everyone and that anyone can #BringThemHome if they have the right home partners by their side.
The Breville Express Impress retails for P69,999 and is available in all major home appliance outlets carrying the Breville brand.
To know more about the product, you can visit the official website of Breville Phillipines. You can also follow their Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok channels.
Snacks company marks six decades of advocating for mindful and sustainable snacking
Parañaque City government confers Mondelez Philippines with ‘Key To The City’
Oreo, Cadbury, Eden, Cheez Whiz, Tang, and Toblerone: these are just some of the brands that have defined snacking for the everyday Filipino. For decades, Mondelez Philippines has been one of the leaders of the country’s snacking landscape; proudly sporting its mission of providing the right snack, for the right moment, and made the right way – and this year is no exception.
It is this commitment to lead the future of snacking that’s brought its greatest milestone yet: Sixty years of empowering every Filipino to snack right. At the epicenter of the company’s snacking operations is its 8-hectare manufacturing and commercial facility located in Parañaque City, which has been its home since July 31, 1963.
(From Left to Right) Mel Alipo-on, Paranaque Tourism Head; April Valencia, Mondelez Philippines People Lead; Dr. Olga Virtucio, Paranaque Health Office Head; Mae Corona, Mondelez Philippines Senior Legal Counsel; Joan Villafuerte, Paranaque Vice Mayor; Eric Olivarez, Paranaque Mayor; Aleli Arcilla, Philippines Vice President & Managing Director; Virge Lapuz, Mondelez Philippines Finance Lead; Atty Melanie Malaya, Parañaque Business Permits and Licensing Office Head; Caitlin Punzalan, Mondelez Philippines Corporate & Government Affairs Lead; Mark Allen Besa, Paranaque Environment Head
This is why while 2023 marks Mondelez Philippines’ anniversary in the Philippines, it is more importantly its 60th year of calling the City of Parañaque home. It is this heritage manufacturing facility and home office along Dr. Arcadio Santos Avenue that’s been the nucleus of delivering some of the Philippines’ favorite snacks all over the country.
“We extend our gratitude to the City of Parañaque for being our home all these many years,” said Mondelez Philippines Vice President Aleli Arcilla. “We have benefitted from the support that the City has provided us, and in turn we have done our utmost to be a responsible corporate citizen.”
Aside from being one of the City’s top taxpayers for many years running, a part of the Company’s sixty-year-old heritage is Mondelez Philippine’s various advocacies.
In recent years, the Company – along with the Parañaque City Government – have embarked on several advocacy campaigns on health like the Company’s 11-year long Joy Schools feeding program that’s fed thousands of the City’s students; the donation of more than 2,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines to the Paranaque Local Government Unit (LGU) during the pandemic; and Mondelez Philippines’ recent collaboration with the City Health Office to provide a learning session for Barangay Health Workers on its Mindful Snacking advocacy – led by speakers from the Nutritionist-Dietitians Association of the Philippines (NDAP).
The Company has also dedicated its efforts to pursuing its advocacies on environmental sustainability by partnering with the City to build a plastic recycling facility that aims to help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in nature. Additionally, the Company painted the crosswalk in front of its complex in rainbow colors as a show of solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month, and in partnership with the City’s Special Services Office.
This is why the Parañaque City government recently conferred to Mondelez Philippines a symbolic “Key to the City,” which aims to express the former’s gratitude and civic recognition of the company’s contributions to the people of Parañaque City.
“With all these milestones and accomplishments, we express our appreciation and gratitude to Mondelez Philippines for all the collaborative efforts and unwavering support to Parañaque City,” said Mayor Eric Olivarez, who personally awarded the symbolic key during a ceremony held on August 7, 2023, in Parañaque. “Today’s event is a celebration of the Company’s values of strong leadership, commitment to serve the community, and sense of volunteerism for the last 60 years. We look forward to more years of success to come between our institutions.”
About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2022 net revenues of approximately $31.5 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.
About Mondelez Philippines
Mondelez Philippines, Inc. has been providing consumers with delicious snack products for the past 60 years – since 1963. Its product portfolio includes Tang powdered beverages, Eden cheese, mayonnaise and sandwich spread, Cheez Whiz spread, Oreo cookies, Tiger energy biscuits, as well as Toblerone and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolates. The company employs about 450 people in the Philippines, with a manufacturing facility in Parañaque City. Visit https://ph.mondelezinternational.com/home.
