Dining out is much more delicious with a discount—especially if it’s up to 55% off! All you have to do is pay the bill with your BDO Credit Card through BDO Pay.
This April, BDO Elite and Gold Credit Cardholders can enjoy 50% off and an extra 5%off when paying through BDO Pay in these restaurants:
Botejyu: An authentic Japanese traditional cuisine restaurant serving a variety of dishes – from sushi and ramen to the signature okosoba or okonomiyaki. Dine in with a minimum of P3,000 and get 55% off using BDO Elite or Gold Credit Cards on BDO Pay.
Greyhound Café: Craving Thai food? Greyhound Cafe offers ‘Thai food with a twist’. Pay using your BDO Elite or Gold Credit Card through BDO Pay and get 55% off a minimum dine-in bill of P3,000.
Standard, Classic, or Co-Brand BDO Cardholders can also enjoy 30% off plus an extra 5% off with BDO Pay.
Ready to enjoy this deal? Download the BDO Pay app, sign up for an account, and link your BDO Credit Card. After the app launches, use its scanning feature to settle your restaurant bill, which will subsequently charge your credit card.
Get it while it’s hot—these discounts are valid Monday through Friday until April 30, 2025, only!
For more promo details, visit the BDO website and search for the restaurant’s name.
In a time when the quality of being wais (or “Wa-Ease”, as coined by Tip-Top Chicken) feels scarce, Tip-Top Chicken keeps this Filipino trait alive with simple kitchen tips that help everyday Filipinos live out the spirit of “Wa-Ease-ness” at home and in the kitchen.
Tip-Top Chicken Products
Buy only fresh and high-quality ingredients.
Every good meal starts with fresh, flavourful ingredients. Fresh ingredients are not just safer and healthier, but they also taste better. Therefore, don’t compromise on the quality of your ingredients!
Tip-Top Chicken ensures freshness by processing and packing a variety of choice cuts on the same day. Its product line, which includes Tip-Top Whole Chicken, Tip-Top Choice Cuts (breast with bone, thigh with bone, breast fillet, thigh fillet, wings, and drumsticks), Tip-Top Chicken Nuggets, and Tip-Top Chicken Tocino, comes at affordable prices for everyday grocers to stay within their budgets and still make delicious meals at home.
Simple doesn’t have to mean bland.
You don’t need a complicated recipe to make a delicious ulam. If you season it well with salt and pepper, a simple dish can become the highlight of the dinner table. If you’re feeling daring, you can even add an acid like vinegar or lemon juice to give your cooking some tang.
For starters, you can experiment with tocino sisig using Tip-Top Chicken Tocino. It’s possible to make it with ingredients you already have at home, making it a low-maintenance dish for home cooks with high standards
Chicken Tocino Sisig Recipe
By Alonzo Cruel (@crucrukatchoo on Tiktok/Instagram)
Serving Size: 2-3 pax
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 Tip-Top Chicken Tocino
2 green chillies
1 red onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 Tbsp liquid seasoning
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 pc calamansi
1 egg
1 siling labuyo (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the chicken tocino according to the packaged instructions on the pack. Once cooked, dice into pieces.
In a pan, add the green chillies, red onion, and garlic, and cook until the onion has softened.
Add back in the chicken tocino, and then add liquid seasoning, oyster sauce, black pepper, sugar, calamansi, and one egg.
Top it with more diced red onions, green chillies, and siling labuyo.
Liven up your recipes with seasonal ingredients.
Using ingredients that are readily available year-round makes cooking more convenient, but challenging yourself to use a few different ingredients here and there is a step towards becoming more confident in your skills. If you’re uncertain about how to begin experimenting, consider starting with what’s seasonally available.
For instance, summer is perfect for cooking with the Philippines’ delicious fruits! Summer is a wonderful time for mangoes, so why not incorporate them into your next dish? It does not necessarily have to be a viand. You can play around with salads and side dishes, too.
Freeze food to avoid wastage.
Putting your food in the freezer is a simple trick to keep ingredients fresh and reduce your stress on a lazy Sunday evening. Storing them in the refrigerator might keep them edible for a few days, but freezer storage can help them stay fresh for months.
You can save yourself multiple trips to the grocery store in a month by buying more ingredients at once and then storing what you don’t immediately need in the freezer, from vegetables to meats and fish.
If you have leftovers that you’re unsure about having for another meal, store them in the freezer. They’ll be safe to reheat and consume the next time that you find a craving for them—no cooking is required.
Have fun!
“Our goal is to make every kitchen activity enjoyable with your kids, your friends, and also yourself!” shared Ralph Recaido, brand marketing manager of Tip-Top, at its first-ever “Tip-Top Fiesta” event. “We hope you find Tip-Top to be the Wa-Ease Choice and that you also find the fun in cooking.”
What is the benefit of learning to cook if it isn’t enjoyable? There are little things that make the activity more joyful. You can play music while prepping ingredients, do some stretches while waiting for your food to cook, or invite a family member or a friend to join you and make a bonding activity out of it.
Cooking is a time of adventure and discovery within the four corners of your home, so let Tip-Top Chicken accompany you as you find the dishes that make you fall in love with cooking and celebrate your Wa-Ease moments!
Tip-Top Chicken is a brand of C-Joy Poultry Meats Productions, Inc., a joint venture between Cargill Philippines and Jollibee Foods Corporation. Tip-Top offers consumers budget-friendly chicken products that are high in protein, free of salitre, made with 100% chicken meat, and processed and packed on the same day. Its choice cuts are available in major groceries like Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, and Shopwise.
For more information on Tip-Top Chicken and its offerings, visit their Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages (@tiptopchickenph).
A Samgyupsal feast in the Philippines is now a multi-sensory adventure through Filipino cuisine, accompanied by infectious laughter and priceless memories shared with loved ones. The folks at Hyeongje Grill in Ortigas Center are well-versed in it. That’s why it has everything that makes Korean barbecue and samgyupsal so special: it’s located on the metro side.
Guests of the Red Planet Hotel, families, and Ortigas office workers frequent Hyeongje Grill, which is situated on the ground floor of the hotel on Shaw Boulevard in San Antonio, Pasig City. It didn’t begin grilling until May of 2024, but it’s making a name for itself among the area’s most dedicated foodies.
The samgyupsal feast at Hyeongje Grill is the main attraction, and for good reason: the premium cuts of meat and fresh sides, served with the special excitement of a grilling experience, are sure to please even the pickiest eater. For the highest quality Korean BBQ, the restaurant employs charcoal instead of LPG. Rest assured, the exhaust at each table is always well-maintained, so there’s no need to be concerned. The best part is the affordable pricing for the limitless grilling feast, which can be as little as₱549 during certain times of the day.
Beef Bulgogi and the incredible Samgyup bowl, which includes rice, kimchi, lettuce, fishcake, and grilled pork or beef, are two other noteworthy meals on the menu. The bowl is perfect for clients who are in a rush or who are on the move.
Hyeongje Grill offers a wider variety of dishes than just Korean BBQ. Korean and Japanese flavors come together in this fusion dish. Beef Gyudon, Chicken Tenders (with Karaage), Tempura, Beef Yakiniku, and Wagyu Ribeye are just a few of the other popular items on the menu. Its tempura, chicken karaage, and beef gyudon rice bowls will surely become famous.
All samgyupsal dinners include complimentary ice cream, so there’s no complicated dessert selection. Frozen treats like Melona bars and other famous Korean treats are also available.
When families visit Hyeongje Grill, they can order kid-friendly dishes to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Tempura, Chicken Karaage, Beef Yakiniku, and Grilled Plain Beef with Salt and Pepper are some of the most beloved foods among youngsters. For children under the age of seven, the price drops to half price, and those under the height of four can eat for free.
Distinct from the crowd
Hyeongje Grill’s co-owner Reb Garcia explains that the restaurant stands out from the competition thanks to its emphasis on high-quality food and ambiance. Above all else, we value our clients’ opinions and work hard to incorporate their suggestions into our service. Our main differentiation is that.
Reb Garcia, Co-Owner of Hyeongje Grill
Not only does Hyeongje Grill have a tantalizing menu, but its location and ambiance also make a big impression. Located just 2 kilometers from major Pasig City and Mandaluyong City grilling joints, the place is easy to miss. Customers who drive can park in front of the eatery in plenty of spaces.
There are 18 tables within the restaurant, each with its own exhaust system, and a maximum capacity of 63 people can be served at once.
With enough space for ten or twelve people, Hyeongje Grill even offers a separate VIP area. Groups that value privacy while dining, meeting, or singing their hearts out can reserve this VIP room.
You can see the glass-enclosed kitchen from the side of the restaurant. “We intend the kitchen to be open for viewing so our customers can see how we cut our fresh meat and ensure freshness of our supplies,” Garcia adds.
You can get some cool drinks made at the open bar that’s right at the door. Soju, Japanese whisky, local beer products, and Japanese beer types are some of the spirited drinks offered at Hyeongje, which helps to explain why it’s a popular spot for professionals looking to unwind after a hard day at work or on weekends. In the near future, the eatery plans to create its own line of alcoholic cocktails.
The fifteen-person crew that works the restaurant’s three shifts every day—three cooks and a variety of dining and kitchen attendants—makes for an excellent eating experience. The staff here are real players, and they all share my vision for providing exceptional service and the best food to our customers. I encourage them to do a good job since I am their leader,” Garcia says.
Growth strategies
Hyeongje Grill has only been open for a short time, but it has already seen the growth opportunities for both its services and its brand. The restaurant is now just delivering to local offices, but they have big plans to extend this service so that more people in the city and beyond can have Hyeongje Grill in the comfort of their own homes.
Online ordering and delivery are currently under development. Like the recent meticulous and successful integration of credit card and e-wallet payments into our payment terminals, we are working on a dependable system, according to Garcia.
In addition, he drops hints that a second Hyeongje Grill location, most likely in the southern part of Metro Manila, is in the works for the near future. “Things are looking up for us right now. We are already in full swing, and I have no doubt that growth will soon set in. According to Garcia, they are even looking at forming a partnership with Red Planet Hotels in order to expand their branches to all of the locations where the hotel is located.
The 37-year-old Garcia owns and operates businesses in a wide range of industries, including business process outsourcing (BPO), foreign exchange (ForEx), co-working spaces, computer and laptop distribution, and Airbnb leasing, among others. The first restaurant he ever owned, Hyeongje Grill, was co-owned by his brother and a buddy from the United States who they also consider a brother. “That’s why the restaurant is called ‘Hyeongje,’ which is a Korean word for ‘brothers,'” according to him.
At the Ortigas Center in San Antonio, Pasig City, you can find Hyeongje Grill at Lot 5 Blk 4, Shaw Boulevard. It is open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. and from Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Send an email to hyeongjegrill@gmail.com or give them a call at 09209026248 if you have any questions.
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.
