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Filipino chef behind Dubai chocolate phenomenon teams up with Jollibee for Christmas

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  Jollibee is partnering with Filipino pastry chef and culinary innovator Nouel Catis, whose work is associated with the global Dubai chocolate phenomenon, to introduce the Pistachio Choco Sundae, a limited-edition Christmas dessert that brings a globally popular flavor combination to a familiar Filipino favorite. “Christmas is a time when people look forward to experiences that make the season more special. At Jollibee, we want to bring that joy through both the food our customers love and new flavors that surprise and delight them,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. "Partnering with Chef Nouel gives us a chance to offer something new this Christmas while celebrating Filipino culinary talent on the global stage." Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Catis is recognized for his work in the chocolate confectionery space, particularly the Dubai chocolate phenomenon that helped popularize the combination of chocolate and pistachio flav...

Jollibee introduces Burger Steak meal bundles starting at ₱99

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Jollibee is offering Burger Steak Saucy-Sarap Savers, featuring meal bundles starting at just ₱99 nationwide from October 12 to December 31, giving customers more ways to enjoy Burger Steak at an affordable price. The bundles offer extra rice and extra sauce for a more satisfying meal, alongside options with fries or Peach Mango Pie to suit different cravings. “We know our customers are always looking for meals that are sulit (worth it) and satisfyingly sarap! That’s why we’re offering them more choices to enjoy Jollibee Burger Steak in ways that work for them, whether they want something heavy with extra rice and sauce or a delicious side like Fries or Peach Mango Pie to complete their meal” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines . Customers can choose from a selection of Burger Steak meal bundles for only ₱99, with options that include extra rice and extra sauce, fries, or Peach Mango Pie, all paired with a drink. Select bundles offer savings of up...

Coca-Cola Philippines’ iSTAR Program Powers Family-Owned Carinderia’s Rise in Cebu

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  Cebu, Philippines, September 11, 2025– Coca-Cola Philippines continues to support Filipino micro-entrepreneurs through its entrepreneurship training programs, helping small businesses gain the right tools, knowledge, and confidence to grow and sustain their livelihoods. Among the inspiring stories is that of Juniel and Salome Lucero, a couple from Pinamungahan, Cebu who turned a small food venture into a sustainable family enterprise. Their business journey — guided by passion, persistence, and the right training provided by the iSTAR (Innovative Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resource) Program, a joint initiative of Coca-Cola Philippines and TESDA, where they gained essential skills in financial literacy, inventory management, and basic operations. Duniel and Salome Lucero of Nicolai’s Cuisine transformed their home-based food business into a thriving family enterprise with the help of Coca-Cola’s iSTAR Program. From online orders to a growing enterprise Juniel, a former...

Jollibee and DreamWorks team up for global ‘Forgotten Island’ campaign celebrating friendship and Filipino culture

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Jollibee and DreamWorks Animation are teaming up for a global partnership tied to the worldwide theatrical release of Forgotten Island, a new original animated feature that celebrates friendship, family, and Filipino-inspired storytelling. The collaboration brings together DreamWorks, the studio behind globally recognized films including Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Wild Robot, and Jollibee, the beloved Filipino restaurant brand that makes your favorite Chickenoy, Yumburger, Jolly Spaghetti and Burger Steak.   The partnership also brings together shared themes of friendship and togetherness. Forgotten Island draws inspiration from Filipino mythology and stories passed down through Filipino families, while Jollibee has long brought people together through shared meals and everyday moments of joy. In the Philippines, the collaboration offers fans an opportunity to experience the film’s themes and Filipino cultural elements through Jollibee.   At the heart of Forgott...

Jollibee gives its coffee cups a fresh new look

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Coffee lovers can enjoy their favorite brew hot or iced at Jollibee stores nationwide this International Coffee Day, now served in cups with a fresh new look featuring a vibrant red design that brings a distinct Jollibee touch to every coffee run. Designed with a strawless lid, the new cups offer a convenient way to enjoy Jollibee coffee on the go while helping reduce the need for additional single-use materials. “In today’s social-first culture, even the way we enjoy our coffee can be something worth sharing,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “With our vibrant red sippy cups, we want our customers to feel proud carrying their Jollibee coffee wherever they go. It’s a simple way to make every coffee moment feel more joyful and distinctly Jollibee.” For those who prefer their coffee hot, Jollibee’s Hot Fresh Brew is available during breakfast hours, offering a classic way to start the day. Iced coffee lovers can enjoy Jollibee’s Iced Coffee Blen...

Ballet Manila’s Ibong Adarna takes flight anew at the Areté stage in Ateneo

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Ballet Manila re-stages Ibong Adarna at Hyundai Hall, Areté , Ateneo de Manila University on October 9 and    A magical  story that generations of Filipinos love and know by heart is once again set to  come alive in a completely different and enchanting way. This October, Ballet Manila brings Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Ibong Adarna back to the stage, transforming the beloved Filipino tale of an enchanted bird, royal brothers, forbidden love, and a quest for healing into a spectacle of music, movement, and dance. One of the company’s most beloved and performed productions, Ibong Adarna will be staged at Hyundai Hall, Areté , Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City on October 9 at 7:30 p.m. and October 10 at 5 p.m. “ Ibong Adarna is one of Ballet Manila’s most requested offsite performances. This year, it already had two shows at Jose Rizal Coliseum in Laguna, and now the production is bound to return to Areté in Ateneo before continuing its way to Iloilo,”...

2nd Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress Sets the Stage for the Future of Philippine Coffee

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  Makati City, Philippines — September 2026 — How can the Philippine coffee industry build a more sustainable future while creating new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and the next generation of coffee professionals? These questions will take center stage at the 2nd Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress, happening on October 15–16, 2026, under the theme “Cultivating Tomorrow’s Cup: Working Towards a Sustainable Future for Philippine Coffee.” Organized by the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. (PCBI), the two-day Congress builds on its inaugural gathering in 2025 with a program focused on practical approaches to sustainability, industry experiences, education, innovation, and opportunities across the coffee value chain. The main Congress program will take place on October 15 at the Makati Sports Club in Makati City, featuring presentations and panel discussions on Indigenous coffee communities, alternatives to commercial fertilizers, successful coffee production, women ...