Philippine rum takes the spotlight in Berlin with a 20-year-aged pour

Two decades of tropical aging anchored Tanduay’s pitch to Europe’s spirits industry as the Philippine rum maker introduced its Tanduay Reserve Rum – 20 Years at Bar Convent Berlin. Held from October 12 to 14 at Exhibition Centre Berlin in Germany, the international bar and beverage trade fair gave Tanduay a platform to showcase its…

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Beyond the refill, PUREAL brings a fresh approach to everyday drinking water

Siblings Vince Ngo (left), President and Managing Director, and Venice Ngo (right), Co-Founder and Growth Director of Visionary Grand Corp., lead PUREAL Philippines with a shared vision of empowering Filipino households and businesses to make informed choices about their drinking water. Through modern water filtration technology, they aim to make access to clean, safe, and…

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A decade of ihaw-sarap, a day of unli-saya as Coco Martin leads Mang Inasal’s October 25 Ihaw Fest

Ten years of shared milestones deserve a celebration—and Coco Martin and Mang Inasal are bringing theirs to the fans. The actor will headline the Mang Inasal Ihaw Fest on October 25 at Ayala Malls Feliz, marking a decade-long partnership with a gathering of Filipino food, entertainment, and familiar faces. Joining him are Maris Racal, Shuvee…

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Filipino favorites fuel Mang Inasal’s 13.2% sales growth in first half of 2026

Filipinos’ appetite for Chicken Inasal and Pork BBQ continues to fire up Mang Inasal’s growth, with the Jollibee Group brand posting a 13.2% increase in systemwide sales in the first half of 2026. The double-digit performance follows 15.6% growth in 2025, underscoring sustained demand for familiar Filipino grilled flavors served with the convenience of a…

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Highballs, happy hours, and halloween: Your October night out starts at Araneta City

Some of the best nights begin with a simple message: “Dinner and drinks?” This October, Araneta City gives friends and workmates plenty of reasons to say yes. With more than 350 food outlets, Oktoberfest-inspired drink deals, and a Halloween party above the city streets, the choices stretch from a quick after-office catch-up to an evening…

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A taste of home, a reason to celebrate: Meet the chefs behind Grand Westside Manila Bay

Before the first guests arrived at Grand Westside Manila Bay, a different kind of welcome was already taking shape in its kitchens. Recipes were being tested, menus refined and a culinary team assembled around a shared ambition: to give guests meals worth remembering. Today, that work continues through Executive Chef Christopher “Chris” Lugtu, Executive Sous…

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Meet the kitchen heroes who turned fried chicken into a winning craft

Behind every crisp, golden piece of fried chicken is a crew member working to get it right. For three McDonald’s Philippines employees, that everyday dedication has earned them a new title—Chicken Legend. Michael Gomez of McDonald’s Quezon Ave.-Ligaya, Ken Eirod Toribio of McDonald’s San Vicente San Pedro, and Rowel Jhan Dave Limbago of McDonald’s Davao…

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