Here’s how you can inject more fun into your Halloween party with loved ones

The Halloween season is one of those occasions where kids, teens, and adults can get creative and have fun together. Whether it’s dressing up for a Halloween costume party or sharing candies you’ve gathered while Trick or Treating, there are a number of ways you can bring smiles to each other during this spooky occasion.

 

Here’s how you can inject more fun into your Halloween party with loved ones:

#1 Paint your spookiest and cutest looks

Level up your costumes with attention-grabbing face painting, which you can do at home with your family. You can go the creepy route and help turn ate or kuya into a zombie or skeleton, while bunso can be a cute kitten. You can also let the kids paint on your face to let their creativity shine. Don’t forget to take a family photo to preserve the fun Halloween memory!

 

#2 Bond over horror movies & ghost stories

Bring an extra spooky vibe to your Halloween parties with a movie marathon of horror movies and sharing ghost stories with loved ones. You can also put on family-friendly Halloween movies for the kiddos. Of course, don’t forget to prepare treats you can enjoy, like soft Lush candies.

 

#3 Get your dose of Trick or Treat sweets

Complete your Halloween with Trick or Treat activities. Let your kids experience Trick or Treating within your neighborhood or participate in fun Halloween activities at a nearby mall. You can also bring packs of Lush Strawberry Milk and Chocolate to bring smiles to other kids and adults alike at these events.

Make your Halloween gathering with family and friends even more fun by sharing a pack of Lush candies. Their deliciously sweet Chocolate and Strawberry Milk flavors will bring smiles to anyone you share them with. These are also great treats to have for your Trick or Treat needs. Enjoy!

 

Lush is available at your nearest supermarket and sari-sari store, as well as URC’s official stores in leading E-commerce platforms. You can also order now and have it delivered to your doorstep via Shopee for only Php38.00 per pack of 50.

 

 

URC’s Sustainable Potato Program continuously helps Filipino farmers provide for their families

It is true that to plant a seed is to believe in a better tomorrow. Potato farmer Alan Regino of Sitio Gappang in Barangay Alegre, Davao Del Sur recounted that when he first received potato seeds from Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) Sustainable Potato Program, he made P280,000 from his first harvest in 2019. The following year, he earned P170,000. The consistent stream of income allowed him to save up for his family’s needs.

“Dati, mababa lang ang produksyon ng patatas namin kaya hindi sya sapat sa amin. Malaki ang naitulong ng URC at DA dahil kumita ako at nakapagpagawa ng bahay  (Before, the potato production was very low, so it wasn’t enough for our needs. URC and DA helped me a lot because I was able to earn money and build a house),” Alan said.

Alan is just one of many farmers who have reaped the benefits from URC’s Sustainable Potato Program. First initiated in 2018 to complement the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), the program provides farmers access to quality potato seeds, training, research, and development in order to aid them in enriching their livelihood.

Last March, URC and DA representatives visited various barangays in Davao Del Sur and Bukidnon to distribute 27 metric tons of granola table potatoes to over 200 farmer beneficiaries. 

Previously, URC and DA provided assistance to potato farmers in Benguet and Lanao Del Norte.

A bright future for potato farmers

Before the Sustainable Potato Program offered its assistance, the farmers from Davao and Bukidnon struggled to grow good quality potatoes and other crops. A lot of times, they said, the potato seeds were “prone to sickness,” which greatly affected their overall yield and earnings.

Ricky Monterde from the Cawayan Farmers Association in Bukidnon said that high-quality potato seedlings greatly improved their harvests. This sentiment was echoed by Rex Nawasca, a farmer and member of the Gappang Alegre Potato Farmers Association in Davao Del Sur, who said, “Nung dumating ang binhi ng URC, madaming nagbago sa aming buhay  (When we received potato seeds from URC, a lot changed in our lives).” 

Nawasca added that he was able to buy a motorcycle, and also saw his colleagues purchase their own vehicles from what they earned from potato farming. 

Meanwhile, another farmer from the Imbayao Community Participatory Action Research Association (ICPARA) in Bukidnon shared, “Nakabili ako ng lupa, at nakapagawa ng bahay at garden para sa mga tanim namin.” (I was able to buy a lot, and build a house and a garden, where we can plant more crops.)

Former office employees like Noel Padrones of the Kapatagan Upland Farmers Association (KUFA) in Digos City also turned to potato farming to make ends meet. Apart from himself, he’s seen firsthand how fellow farmers achieved a better life and financial growth. 

“We’re happy with the Sustainable Potato Program because we can really see how it improved the lives of farmers,” said Melani Provido, DA representative of Alegre Vegetables and Arabica Growers Association, Mt. Apo Potato Farmers Association (in Balutakay, Davao Del Sur) and Highlight Farmers Agriculture Cooperation (in Kapatagan, Lanao Del Norte).

“When the pandemic hit, the program gave them jobs and money to feed their families. Now, they have their own vehicles, houses, and school tuition for their children,” she added.

Aside from enabling farmers to harvest quality produce for consumers, URC’s Sustainable Potato Program continuously helps Filipino farmers provide for their families. The program is part of the company’s move towards becoming a global sustainable organization in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

As the Philippines strives to improve the agricultural sector, this program, and others like it, is a step towards making food security and fruitful opportunities in farming more accessible to Filipinos.

Here are four simple ways to reward yourself during a workday, whether you’re working in the office or from home

Working for several hours a day can be tiring, that’s why efficient workers use motivational “tricks” to stay upbeat no matter how busy their day gets. One the tricks is to give yourself a small “treat” for a job well done. What it does is help encourage you to finish your daily tasks.

 

These don’t have to be expensive or elaborate. Simple and easy-to-do activities can feel satisfying and may even energize you for your next task. Here are four simple ways to reward yourself during a workday, whether you’re working in the office or from home:

 

Have a coffee break

 

Who doesn’t love sipping on coffee at work? Go to a quiet spot in the office lounge or at home and enjoy your drink without distractions. For a delightful experience, indulge in a sweet and comforting cup of Great Taste Supreme in Toffee Hazelnut Latte or Black Forest Latte! 

 

Say hello to your friends

 

Catching up with a friend—even just virtually—can give you that fun and rewarding break in between your busy day. While you’re at it, enjoy a satisfying treat by munching on Cloud 9 Gold. Enjoy the mouthful of sensations offered by Cloud 9 Gold Almond Fudge, and the sweet and salty combination of Cloud 9 Gold Caramel Nut Crisp!

 

Take a quick walk

 

Taking short walks can stretch your legs and get your heart pumping. To make these walks fun and purposeful, how about using them to drop by a convenience store near your office for a snack? Try Calbee – potato chips with unique Japanese flavors like Honey Butter, Wasabi, Cheddar and Sour Cream, and Classic Salted. 

 

Play a game

 

Finishing a mind-numbing task requires a brain break. So, how about spending a couple of minutes playing your favorite mobile game? Make the experience rewarding by enjoying sweet treats like Cream-O Premium, a melt-in-your-mouth, choco-coated, vanilla sandwich cookie!

 

Try these activities and you’ll feel more rewarded at the end of your workday. And don’t forget to partner them with premium yet affordable everyday rewards like Great Taste Supreme, Cloud 9 Gold, Calbee, Cream-O Premium, and more delightful treats from Universal Robina Corporation (URC)! 

 

URC’s wide range of snacks can help you create delightful and rewarding experiences out of simple, everyday moments. Explore them and discover #URDelightfulChoice!

 

Shop your favorite URC treats at a supermarket near you or online via GoCart.

 

Enjoy a variety of classic Pinoy snacks and well-loved treats from URC

Filipinos love to eat. This appetite has turned classic Pinoy treats into go-to snacks to satisfy cravings and food habits. For some, these goodies not only satisfied their tastebuds, but have become part of life’s unforgettable moments.

The classic treats you’ve grown to love might just be some of Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) variety of food and drinks. Get to know more about these delightful goodies with these interesting facts!

 

Chiz Curls

Did you know that your fave childhood snack, Chiz Curls, is URC’s first branded snack product? And the kiddie characters in the packaging? They have names: Carl and Curlette! So, the next time you grab a bag of Chiz Curls, remember to say hi to them!

 

 

                                        Chiz Curls is URC’s first branded snack product

 

Chippy

Since the 60s, the crowd-favorite Chippy has been part of barkada trips, recess moments, and weekends at home watching morning cartoons and anime. Good thing it’s always been such an affordable and yummy snack! Speaking of which, Jack 'n Jill named the snack Chippy because it was sold at a friendly price during its launch back then.

Launched in the 60s, Jack ‘n Jill Chippy Barbeque has been one of the staple snacks of Pinoys

Cream-O

Remember the hexagonal box filled with Cream-O you get after finishing all chores or doing great in school? Those were good times, indeed. History tells that the first Cream-O product URC released are the chocolate-coated cookie sandwiches packed in those iconic hexagonal boxes. These are now called Cream-O Premium, a limited-edition Cream-O variant. You can grab this, and many other cookie variants of Cream-O, in select stores nationwide.

 

Aside from its well-loved Vanilla flavor, Cream-O is has several cookie variants.

 

Great Taste Coffee

Great Taste Coffee has always been one of the Filipinos' go-to coffee brands. This popular coffee brand has many firsts in the Philippine coffee market, pioneering the 3-in-1 coffee mixes and Twin Packs. It is also the first to launch White coffee, a creamier coffee mix formulated to cater to the taste buds of coffee drinkers.

 

Blend 45

Speaking of coffee, did you know that Blend 45 was the largest-selling coffee brand in the market when it was launched in the 60s? For years, Blend 45 had the monicker “Pinoy Coffee”! So, why not make a mug and enjoy reminiscing the good old times with Blend 45?

 

C2

Since its launch in 2006, the C2 brand has long been a well-loved ready-to-drink tea of Filipinos. But did you know that apart from the Philippines, there are also lots of C2 fans across Southeast Asia? It’s also quite popular in Vietnam! So, when traveling is allowed again and you get the chance to visit the country, make sure to grab a bottle of some of their unique C2 flavors while you enjoy the sights of your trip! 

Maxx 

Are you busy with school or work? You can brighten up your day with enjoyable treats like Maxx Candy. It is one of URC’s first candy brands launched in 1993. And the late actor, Max Alvarado, was one of the first endorsers of Maxx. 

Nips

Filipinos are known to have a sweet tooth with a particular liking to chocolate. One of the go-to sweets of Pinoys is Nips. First launched in the 1960s, Nips is URC’s first branded chocolate. The name came from the reversed word spin, which is the first step in the manufacturing process of these candy-coated chocolate lentils.

 

Nova

Jack ‘n Jill’s Nova, the first locally manufactured multigrain snack in the Philippines, has made a name for itself amongst the healthy snacks available in the market. Each chip is made from 4 fiber-rich grains making it a delicious guilt-free snack so you can have as much as you want!

 

Satisfy your cravings for these classic Pinoy snacks the next time you visit the supermarket near you. For a more convenient shopping experience, you can also order these online.

 

For 65 years, snack and beverage maker URC has been delighting Filipino consumers with good food choices. As an innovator, the company intends to always offer something fresh and delightful for everyone.

 

Have “Knots and Knots of fun” bonding with your family as you enjoy Cheesy Knots snacks

Staying indoors for too long can make your kids feel bored. Instead of letting them spend their days glued to their smartphones or tablets, try these activities that you can actually do with them. Now, you’re not only adding excitement to their moments at home, you also get to bond and have fun together.

 

Check out these four fun and exciting at-home activities your kids will love doing with you:

 

Indoor scavenger hunt

 

Hide different items around the house and have your little ones search for them. To make this more interesting, make the clues specific to your family – information only you and your family would know like items or places linked to their favorites or special memories.

 

If you see your kids having fun with this game, make it a weekly habit. You can even assign a host among your family members every week so even the kids get the feel of hiding something. If they’re too young, you or an older sibling can pair up with them.

Your own dance party

 

Exercising is always advised, especially now that we’re all cooped up indoors. Make it a lot more fun by dancing the night (or day) away with the whole family. Allow different family members to suggest different songs of their preference so everyone gets their share of leading the dance.

 

Just let loose, laugh, and break a sweat together.

 

Karaoke time

 

Karaoke is a very Filipino family activity. You can take it up a notch by turning it into a full-on singing competition. Pick a theme every week: can be based on the singer, the genre of the song, or even the current occasion (like Christmas songs for the Holidays, love songs for Valentine’s Day, etc.), and have family members perform based on the theme. Make it extra glamorous by wearing costumes that align with the performance.

 

You can include exciting prizes like unlimited Cheesy Knots snacks, no chores for three days, or more TV time.

 

Do Knot forget the snacks

 

To make each activity even more fun, have some snacks! And since we’re talking about bringing joy into your little ones’ days, you can’t go wrong with Cheesy Knots. It’s a yummy pretzel snack, with milky cheese flavored coating. 

 

Make sure to stock up your pantry with Cheesy Knots, so everyone can munch on them while having the best time together as a family. Have “Knots and Knots of fun” bonding with your family as you enjoy this new delicious treat. 

 

If you’re looking for more exciting activities to try out with your family, check the Club Knots Facebook page. It’s filled with creative activity videos you and your kids can do together. 

Quick and easy Swiss Miss recipes you can try at home!

While it can be a challenge for some, making desserts can be fun especially when you follow simple recipes and use ingredients that you can find at home.

For your next dessert project, you can try these easy-to-make treats using Swiss Miss:

A cold, sweet fix with Swiss Miss Ice

Satisfy your chocolate craving by making Swiss Miss Ice. Just dissolve a pack of Swiss Miss Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate in 180ml of warm water, and pour it into an ice tray. Freeze for at least 3 hours. Put the Swiss Miss ice cubes in a glass, pour a milk of your choice, and enjoy a rich chocolate drink for a movie night.

Check out the full recipe here.

No-bake Swiss Miss Mug Cake

Make merienda even sweeter with this dessert in a mug recipe. Start by mixing one pack of Swiss Miss Choco Milk Blends, ¼ cup of flour and one teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Add ¼ cup of milk, ¼ cup of melted butter, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract, then stir until mixture is smooth. Pour this batter into two microwavable cups and microwave these on high power for two minutes. You can also steam these cups in a pan, over high heat, for 15 minutes. Once done, let it cool for one minute. You can add another layer of flavor by topping this with vanilla ice cream.

Check out the full recipe here.

 Swiss Miss Choco Milk Blends is the newest variant of Swiss Miss. It is made from pure melted chocolate, fresh milk and marshmallows. For only Php 8.00 (SRP), you can have an instant “comfort treat” at home to make your days even happier.

Do you have other creative ways to enjoy Swiss Miss? Post them on social media and tag Swiss Miss Philippines on Facebook.

Swiss Miss is a product of Universal Robina Corporation (URC), makers of well-loved Filipino goodies such as Jack ‘n Jill Piattos, Cream-O, Cloud 9, Maxx, C2 Cool and Clean and Great Taste.

Your well-loved URC brands are now available on Lazada

If youre craving for your favorite snacks from Universal Robina Corporation. Its now available in Lazada. There's no need for you to visit the supermarket or grocery stores. Lazada's LazMall can deliver everything you need right at your doorstep. 

URC, one of the biggest food and beverage makers in the country, has recently opened its official store in Lazada’s LazMall.  Piattos, Nova, Cream-O cookies, Cloud 9 chocolate, Nissin Cup Noodles, Great Taste Coffee, C2 drinks, Maxx candies and other snack, candy, biscuit, chocolate, and beverage favorites can be purchased easily in just a few clicks. 

To order, simply use the Lazada mobile app or visit its website, enter the LazMall channel, search for URC products, and add them to a virtual basket. Upon checkout, customers can opt to pay cash on delivery or use credit/debit cards—allowing for convenient and safe ways to satisfy food and drink cravings, all from the comfort of their homes.

To fast-track the process, simply head to www.lazada.com.ph/shop/universal-robina/ to get your stash of your favorite snacks today. 

Learn more about URC by visiting www.urc.com.ph.