Starbucks Card celebrates four years of rewards with bonus Stars and free handcrafted beverages

Starbucks cardholders are in for a treat this month as the loyalty program celebrates its fourth year in the Philippines. Additional Stars and even  free handcrafted beverages await customers who activate, reload, and purchase with their Starbucks Card.

Starting July 25 to July 27, Starbucks cardholders can earn double Stars with
every purchase of any featured beverage when they pay in full using their Starbucks Card. More Stars await those who load their My Starbucks Rewards account through www.starbucks.ph/card. By just topping up with Php1,500 from July 28 to 30, they'll get three bonus Beverage Stars.

Aside from these exciting promos, Starbucks is also introducing the 2017 Edition Pilipinas Starbucks Card. Its design is inspired by the coffee aroma moving through the air and depicted in graceful patterns and fluid movements like folk dances that symbolize the traditions of Philippine culture. The card is available for an initial consumable load amount of P300, but if you load this exclusive Starbucks Card with at least P1500 from July 28 to July 30, you'll get a free Venti® handcrafted beverage.

”Our culture is very colorful and dynamic, and that’s what we tried to capture with the 2017 Edition Pilipinas Starbucks Card. It reflects one of the cornerstones of Filipino artistry-folk dance. In it we see a connection to the fluidity of the aroma of coffee as it wafts through air. We wanted to capture it into something tangible, that's why we’re bringing you this exclusive Starbucks Card, " Keith Cole, head of marketing for Starbucks Philippines said. 

Over the past four years, Starbucks has provided Filipinos with exclusive cards that marked special occasions, captured the identity of some of our most celebrated cities, and displayed the unique brand Filipino pride.

For more information about the 2017 Edition Pilipinas Starbucks Card and My Starbucks Rewards, visit https://starbucks.ph/sbcar

NEW TRAILER, POSTER OF “THOR: RAGNAROK” REVEALED AT COMIC-CON

The new trailer for Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok has debuted in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con along with a new poster!

Feast your eyes on the new trailer at http://youtu.be/ue80QwXMRHg and see the poster below. Be sure to catch Thor: Ragnarok when it thunders into Philippine cinemas on November 3!

Directed by Taika Waititi from a script by Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost and Stephany Folsom and Eric Pearson, Thor: Ragnarok picks up after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron.

In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett). But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo).

The film also stars Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban with Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins. 

Thor: Ragnarok is distributed by the Walt Disney Company (Philippines). 

Spice up your dinner table with Fresh Options’ Twisted Recipes

Are you looking for ways to spice up your dinner table? Surprise your family with unique, flavorful meals by cooking tried and tested comfort food using unconventional ingredients and flavor combinations.   All you need is a little creativity, an adventurous palate, and fresh and tasty ingredients like Fresh Options meat products to turn ordinary meals into hearty dishes that your family will surely ask you to cook again and again.

Fresh Options, the retail shop of quality meat and meat products manufacturer RDF, has a wide variety of value-added products that can be cooked as great stand-alone meals, or as the key ingredient to sumptuous dishes with a twist.   Fresh Options also carry premium quality meat like dressed chicken, pork and beef, ready-to-heat meals on top of its value-added products.  Its stores located in key cities in Northern Luzon and Metro Manila which is convenient for busy moms and professionals.

To help homemakers and budding home cooks further expand their culinary repertoire, the chefs and food experts from Fresh Options and RDF created several “Twisted Recipes” that will definitely tickle the taste buds.  These “upgraded” recipes include the Adobong Batutay, Bagnet Pinakbet, and Sisig Burger.

So whip out those aprons and get ready to cook these extra special meals with the help of Fresh Options meat and meat products.

Bagnet Pinakbet

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes   Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4 

Ingredients: 4 pcs round eggplant, cut into half 2 pcs small bitter melon (ampalaya), cut into wedges ½ bundle string beans (sitaw), cut into 2 inches length 1 pc small sweet potato (kamote), cut into cubes 2 thumbs ginger, thinly sliced. 1 pc large tomato, cut into cubes 1 pc large red onion, cut into cubes 350 ml water 125 ml bagoong isda 1 pack Fresh Options Ilocos bagnet 

Cooking Instructions: 
In a large pan, medium fire, place water and let it boil.  When water starts to boil, add bagoong isda. Cover for 2 minutes.  Add vegetables starting with ginger, sweet potatoes, okra, bitter melon, eggplant, string beans, tomato, and onion.  Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.  Add the cooked sliced Fresh Options Ilocos bagnet.  Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve while hot.  

Tapa Salpicao

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4


Ingredients: 
1 pack Fresh Options beef tapa, sliced into strips (or pork tapa) 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 medium sized red onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 carrot, sliced in medium strips 2 cups broccoli, chopped 5 pcs young corn, sliced 1 medium bell pepper, sliced 1 ½ cups of water 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon powdered black pepper

Cooking Instructions: 
Sauté garlic and onion in oil, add Fresh Options tapa and cook for two (2) minutes or until desired tenderness was met, then oyster sauce and water.  Then add the vegetables, salt and pepper.  Let it simmer for 3 minutes and serve!
 

Adobong Batutay

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 7 minutes Total time: 17 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients: 
½ kilo Fresh Options batutay longganisa 2 pcs dried laurel leaves 5 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons vinegar 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 to 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 teaspoons powdered black pepper camote chips (for garnishing) 
Cooking Instructions: 
Sauté garlic and onion in oil, add Fresh Options batutay longganisa and cook for two (2) minutes, then add soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper and laurel leaves then add water.  Let it simmer for 5 minutes, top with camote chips and serve!  
 

Sisig Burger

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3


Ingredients:

1 pack Fresh Options Ulam Mismo! Sisig (Pork, Chicken or Chick N'Pork)
2 medium sized onions, finely chopped
10 tablespoons flour
1 tomato, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
3 eggs
2 potato, sliced into strips
5 tablespoons oil
garlic mayo dip
burger buns

Cooking Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix in the Fresh Options Ulam Mismo! sisig, eggs, onions and flour. Mold the patty into round shape (or preferred shapes) and fry the patty until golden brown. Create your burger and mix in all the vegetables and serve! 

Sinigang na Bagnet

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4


Ingredients: 
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium red onion 1 teaspoon rock salt 1 pack Fresh Options Ilocos bagnet, cut into big cubes 4 pcs tomatoes, cut into four 1.3 liters water, more if needed ¼ kg fresh tamarind or 1 pack of sinigang powder mixture ¼ kg string beans, cut into 2 inches length 1 bunch kangkong Leaves 1 pc small radish, sliced 3 pcs green chili 5 pcs okra, cut into half

Cooking Instructions: 
In a medium pot, sauté onion with oil until it becomes translucent.  Season it with rock salt.  Add tomatoes and Fresh Options Ilocos bagnet.  Pour water and fresh tamarind.  Cover and let it boil for 20 minutes or until tamarind softens.  Strain and extract the juice from the tamarind. Add the extracted tamarind juice in the pot.  Continue simmering for another 10 minutes.  Add the string beans, okra, radish and green chili.  Cook until vegetables are tender. Turn off the heat, then add the kangkong leaves.  Serve while hot. 


 
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Discover Viet Nam’s finest products at the Viet Nam Trade Fair, Robinsons Place Manila

Discover Viet Nam’s finest products at the Viet Nam Trade Fair, to be held at the Atrium of Robinsons Place Manila on July 26 to July 28, 2017, and the Viet Nam Goods Days at Robinsons Supermarket in Robinsons Place from July 26 to 30.

Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam, co-presented by JG Summit Holdings, Inc., and in cooperation with the Embassy of Viet Nam to the Philippines, the three-day event will showcase an array of food, handicrafts, garments and other consumer products that exhibit the beauty and culture of Viet Nam.

“The government of Viet Nam is proud and delighted to bring to the Filipinos the best of the best Vietnamese products and goods ever assembled under one roof,” said Mr. Dang Hoang Hai, Director General European Market Department, Ministry of Trade and Industry of Viet Nam. The Ministry is leading this trade mission to Manila to promote bilateral trade relation between Viet Nam and the Philippines.

“We are privileged to partner with a respected conglomerate in JG Summit Holdings whose deep knowledge of the local market should help Viet Nam businesses get a better understanding and foothold of the dynamic Philippine market. Through these activities we connect Viet Nam businesses with Philippine conglomerate for highest mutual benefits,” said Mr. Hai.

At the Viet Nam Trade Fair, visitors can experience traditional Vietnamese fare with food and beverage selections from Dakmark Foods Corporation, Thien Loc Communication Joint Stock Company, Vinaquality Corporation, and Vina Gourmet Ville, The Saigon Food Corp.

Guests can also marvel in a wide selection of handicrafts, garments from Phuong Ha JSC, Tiger Lily Vietnam Company, Ltd., and Quang Vinh Company, Ltd. Beful Vietnam Trading Company, Ltd.

Consumer goods such as detergents and dishwashing liquid, cosmetics by Lan Phuong, Ltd. Corporation will also be available at the fair.

In order to introduce the authentication of Vietnamese cuisine to the Philippine consumers, the Embassy of Viet Nam to the Philippine will bring three chefs from Ha Noi, the Capital of Viet Nam to showcase the authentic Hanoian “Pho” - rice noodles, spring rolls at the three-day trade fair.

Robinsons Supermarket’s Viet Nam Goods Days will highlight a special display featuring Vietnamese products like biscuits, beverages, noodles and condiments.

Lance Y. Gokongwei, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of JG Summit Holdings Inc., said the Gokongwei conglomerate is honored to have been chosen as co-presenter of this Viet Nam Trade Fair as events like these offer a good opportunity for the conglomerate to collaborate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade in helping promote Vietnamese products in the country.

 “We recognize the immense potential of Vietnamese products and goods in the local market and holding this activity helps contribute in enhancing bilateral trade cooperation between the Philippines and Vietnam,” Mr. Gokongwei said.

“Hosting this is also our modest way of showing our deep gratitude to the Vietnamese government and people for having been good hosts that they have been for many years now to our business operations in the exciting Vietnam market,” he added. 

The Gokongwei conglomerate is one of the most diversified business groups in the country with interests in food and beverage manufacturing, retail, property development, airline, banking and petrochemicals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover great finds. Visit the Viet Nam Trade Fair and Viet Nam Goods Days for a chance to sample the best goods from Viet Nam.

Make your events extra special and enjoyable with Villa Del Conte Ovicinis

Make any occasion fun and vibrant with Villa Del Conte Ovicinis. Whether you’re celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or just want to perk up your day, Villa Del Conte’s Ovicinis will absolutely make them more fun and vibrant! These delicious, candy-coated dark chocolates from Padova, Italy are filled with premium hazelnut cream, promising a crunchy bite with a luscious finish.

These little artisanal and pastel treats will definitely make your events extra special and enjoyable.

These yummy and colorful Ovicinis are available at all Villa Del Conte stores in Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-la Mall, Resorts World, SM Megamall, and Robinsons Magnolia. 

For bulk orders and to know more, contact 893-2575 or 621-6101, or follow Villa Del Conte on Facebook @VillaDelContePh and Twitter @villadelconte, and their new Instagram account @VillaDelContePh, or visit www.villadelcontecioccolato.com.

THE ONE Philippines Humanitarian Award launches its search for the unsung heroes

Did you know that among the estimated 10 million Filipinos working abroad, a significant number of these migrant workers are subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor? This was according to the Trafficking in Persons Report 2016 created by the US Department of State which cites the Philippines as a destination and transit country for men, women, and children subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor.

Traffickers, typically in partnership with small local networks, engage in unscrupulous recruitment practices that leave migrant workers vulnerable to trafficking, such as charging excessive fees and confiscating identity documents. Traffickers use email and social media to fraudulently recruit Filipinos for overseas work. Illicit recruiters use student, intern, and exchange program visas to circumvent the Philippine government and destination countries’ regulatory frameworks for foreign workers.

Many victims experience physical and sexual abuse, threats, inhumane living conditions, non-payment of salaries, and withholding of travel and identity documents. Its hard to accept that this reality now used to be how our parents used to scare us whenever we would disobey them.

I'm sure my older readers could relate to how our parents and grandparents would tell us not to go out of the house often because there was a man who would kidnap small children, place them inside his sack and sell them to strangers.But when news broke out that children were indeed being kidnapped and being sold for their organs or even as sex slaves, here and abroad, what used to be just scare tactics became all too real and made parents even nervous.

What's even scarier nowadays, is that sometimes its even relatives and parents of these young kids that subject them to these kinds of abuse for profit using these kids for cybersex shows which apparently attract a lot of foreign clients. 

Remember the Australian who got caught operating a sex den or that man Arraz who was convicted recently for making young girls as sex slaves?Women and children from indigenous families and remote areas of the Philippines are most vulnerable to sex trafficking and some are vulnerable to domestic servitude and other forms of forced labor.  

Cecilia Oebanda-Flores

So I was really moved by the stories shared by Cecilia Oebanda-Flores, founder and president of the Visayan Forum Foundation.    Since she put up the foundation,  Cecilia has helped more than 12,000 people escape the horrors of human trafficking. 

 “I decided to establish the forum because I wanted to continue fighting against injustice in the Philippines. I carried on with the vision and hope of giving women the opportunity to regain their life back. It has become my motivation in every rescue work we do. The rehabilitation and restoration of survivors is my driving force. We want abused sex workers to rediscover their life with a rekindled heart to dream again,” she said in one of her interviews.

For her efforts, Cecilia has received numerous awards and recognition, one of which is being one of the five finalists for the THE ONE Humanitarian award in 2012.Conceptualized and founded by David Harilela, a successful businessman and a past district governor of Rotary in Hong Kong, THE ONE has been recognizing and awarding these heroes since 2012.

This year, the respected award giving body has established THE ONE PHILIPPINES (TOP) Humanitarian Award (TOP), in the hopes of finding more people like Cecilia who work tirelessly everyday in serving her fellowmen.


The One Humanitarian Award, is launching its search for unsung heroes in the Philippines who are doing good for and within the community.


By recognizing these unsung heroes, TOP aims to further their good work with a monetary reward, at the same time boosting the spirit and morale of Philippine residents to serve and to encourage more selfless good work. This is in line with the Rotary motto of "Service above Self”.

“Every day we wake up to a world of news accentuating violence, pain and suffering. We need to draw our attention to the goodness of mankind that exists in the world. THE ONE was created with the intention to find and empower an individual who is the epitome of the compassion and selflessness that lives within us all,” says Harirela.

“TOP is looking for the next Mother Theresa, those individuals who give their lives, who work everyday to help and serve their fellowmen. A Hero. A Healer, An Angel. THE ONE will be called many names, but most of all THE ONE will inspire all of us and stand as a shining example for all to aspire to be.” Harirela told reporters at the launch event held last week at the Happy Garden Café in Makati.

The search will commence in August 2017 and end in January 2018. The Gala Awards Night is scheduled in May or June 2018, the special evening dedicated to amazing men and women one of whom will be the first TOP.

The winner of the first TOP will receive Php 1,500,000.00 and a trophy. 

He or she will also automatically represent the Philippines in THE ONE International Awards and get a chance to win again. ‘Two runners-up will also be chosen and each will receive Php500,000.00. The award money must be used to further the winners’ humanitarian cause and service projects.Furthermore, TOP will donate, in the name of the nominator who nominates the winner, Php 150,000.00 to a Philippine Government-approved charitable organization or a Rotary club in the Philippines designated by this nominator. 

Called to Rescue and Boutique Burger Kitchen invite everyone to help stop human trafficking

Losing someone you love is a terrifying situation that no one would ever want to experience. This is the sad reality our society is facing today as every one minute, a child or a woman, becomes a victim of human trafficking.  That's 500,000 head counts in 2016 alone.

Human trafficking is a serious problem in the country and will remain one unless everyone is called to rescue these children.

Take action with Called to Rescue, a non-profit, worldwide organization dedicated to the rescuing of minor children from sex trafficking, violence, and abuse. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Cyndi Romine, who is one of the leading authorities in the fight against children injustices, Called to Rescue is dedicated towards combating child trafficking in three ways: prevention through education and training of youth of all ages and their parents, dedication to the child until he/she has experienced healing, and continuation in every aspect of child trafficking awareness. Called to Rescue Philippines was officially registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO) in 2009, with Mr. Anthony Pangilinan as its Officer-in-Charge.

Child trafficking cannot be tackled alone. That is why it is only through collaborative partnerships with individuals and organizations can this inhumane crime be stopped. Several advocates and social media supporters have recently gathered for an immersion program so that they can also inform and educate their network about the situation and how each one can help. The activity was organized by Called to Rescue supporters Stephanie Henares, communications agency ComCo Southeast Asia and Boutique Burger Kitchen (BBK), a family-oriented diner from Chef Carlo Miguel of Draft Gastropub that serves retro-style gourmet American burgers in the Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City.

Defend the defenseless; save the children from being exploited for the gain of traffickers. A child lost to trafficking is the lost child of a devastated and helpless parent. Don’t let that happen to anyone else.

Report trafficking, abuse, and cases of missing children with the Called to Rescue’s local hotline at 0917-541-0287 or visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/Called2RescuePh/ or website at calledtorescue.com.ph.

Its a Goldi-Good Time at Kidzania

Goldilocks is no stranger when it comes to bringing magic, joy, and wonder to people’s hearts. Indeed, after 50 Golden Years of being the country’s number one bakeshop, it has become almost second nature to associate this well-loved brand with special occasions, celebrations, and fond memories.

Needless to say, sweet and delightful moments become more meaningful when they are shared. Accordingly, Goldilocks (through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm Goldilocks Foundation) organized a spectacular and fun-filled event for approximately 100 children from Baseco, Tondo, and allowed them to enjoy a day like no other.

In collaboration with Caritas Manila, the Goldilocks Foundation recently took over Kidzania Manila in Fort Bonifacio, for kids aged 5-6 and their guardians. “It’s always a bit challenging when you mobilize this many children and you bring them to a different location,” explained Goldilocks Marketing Director Cherry Caluya. “but seeing the pure joy and excitement of the kids – not to mention the beaming smiles on their faces – made it a thousand times worth the effort. This is what Goldilocks is about,” she added. 

It was truly a fun and educational experience for all the participants. Once inside Kidzania Manila, everyone was welcomed with a dance number performed by the Kidzania mascot, joined by a few Goldilocks pastry chefs. After a short message delivered by Caluya, the kids had a once in a lifetime experience to explore and try out different professions at the different “learning stations” at Kidzania. The children had a blast pretending to be farmers, ice cream makers, doctors, cake decorators, and many more.

Thanks to Goldilocks, everyone had a wonderful and unforgettable experience. To learn more about Goldilocks and the Goldilocks Foundation,

Visit www.Goldilocks.com.ph or like their Facebook or Twitter page @GoldilocksPH 

         

DINA DELA PAZ- STALDER: 100 Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World (Global FWN100)

DINA DELA PAZ- STALDER, PRESIDENT & CEO OF STALDER GROUP OF COMPANIES, has been selected one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World (Global FWN100™) by the Filipina Women's Network.

The Global FWN100 Award recognizes 100 women of Philippine ancestry who are changing the face of leadership in the global workplace, having reached status for outstanding work in their respective fields and are recognized for their achievement and contributions to society, femtorship and legacy. Dina Dela Paz-Stalder was selected from an outstanding field of nominees from around the world.

The Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award - FOUNDER & PIONEER award category

This award honors Filipina women in their capacities as the chief executive, president, executive director or founder of a company, community organization, non-profit, or business venture that they helped start, build or significantly grow. This award category is for the trailblazers who have marshaled resources and applied innovative practices, processes and/or technologies in a new and groundbreaking way to address significant business or organizational opportunity.

“The Global FWN100 women are dynamic entrepreneurs, rising stars under age 35, practitioners, behind-the-scene leaders, community, government and corporate managers and executives who have moved through the ranks in large organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies. They are inspiring examples of women doing extraordinary work who will motivate our youth and future leaders,” said Marily Mondejar, Founder and CEO of the Filipina Women’s Network. “They were selected based on the size and scope of their positions, influence in their industries and their communities, board affiliations and other leadership roles.”

The Global FWN100 Award is a working recognition award with a meaningful purpose:  FWN’s 2020 Vision: a Filipina woman leader in every sector of the global economy. The awardees are asked tore-invent herself by femtoring (female mentoring) a young Filipina woman and bring her to the Filipina Leadership Global Summit on October 25-29, 2017 in Toronto, Canada at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre.

“Dina Dela Paz-Stalder is now a valued partner in helping FWN develop the Filipina community's pipeline of qualified leaders to increase the odds that some will rise to the "president" position in all sectors of the global economy," added Dr. Maria Beebe, FWN’s Board Chair. "We gather all these amazing women at the Filipina Summit to inspire each other and create synergy. We interview each awardee so that their collective stories of how they disrupted their professional and personal lives will be part of the largest recorded diaspora in modern times."

“The summit’s theme this year is Filipina Women: Leading. Advocating. Impacting. Seeing all the Awardees on stage during the gala awards ceremony assures me that the future of our young Filipina sisters is solid,” said Susie Quesada, President of Ramar Foods and FWN President. “Awardees often share this inspiring evening with their mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sons, spouses, partners, young women and men, mentors and bosses from their organizations. They all come on stage to celebrate her.”

"I feel overwhelmed that I have been awarded for the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award: Founder & Pioneer. I did not expect that they're going to give me this opportunity to show my capability as a Filipino and as a woman in inspiring business entrepreneurs. Now, I am more motivated to encourage more people with my story - from my humble beginnings to the dazzling height of success. May we all continue to work together, nurture and empower this unique group, FWN" says Dina Dela Paz-Stalder.

Beat the bed weather with a bottle of coffee latte

As the rainy season starts, it’s so tempting to stay at home curled up in a ball covered by our warm and fluffy comforters. But though we're experiencing bed weather, we don’t always have the luxury of letting it get the best of us.

So, we get up—albeit begrudgingly—and do whatever we have to do to get through the gloomy day, be it taking a nice cold shower, listening to upbeat music or drinking coffee. Coffee has always been there for those who want to stay focused and motivated despite the rains. We can choose to get a brewed coffee, whip up some instant coffee, or buy the cold ready-to-drink coffee at the nearest store.

For students trying to get through an all-nighter and those who in a hurry to get to the office, the bottled coffee lattes are the best option, not only because it saves you the time of preparing a coffee, but also because it satisfies that thirst for a refreshing and recharging beverage.

These bottled coffee lattes not only serve as a refreshment but also help give you get the much-needed boost you need during afternoons when you need to finish your tasks whether in school or at work on a lazy gloomy day. Bottled coffee lattes answer the Filipinos’ need for a ready-to-drink cold beverage that can liven up their day.

Whether you’re a student trying to focus for a presentation the next day or a professional working that dreaded night shift, a bottle of coffee latte will definitely help you get the job done so you can recharge and stay focused on your tasks. The best part is, it’s available in your nearest convenience store which are open 24/7. And so, no matter what time of the day it is, if ever you need that extra boost, the cold bottled coffee latte is the drink for you.

But with so many bottled coffee products already available in the stores, choose the coffee extracted at the optimum temperature to give you the rich taste and tempting aroma– the Kopiko 78°c.

Best served chilled, Kopiko 78°c is perfect for starting the day, getting through siesta time, and even when you need to pull off an all-nighter. Remember that just like any other beverage and any other thing, too much is bad so take Kopiko 78°c in moderation. It also gives you the unique on-the-go coffee experience that helps you recharge during the day wherever you are.

Lightning McQueen Teams Up with Strong, Spirited Trainer Cruz Ramirez in "Cars 3"

Lightning McQueen is back on the big screen, but he’s not a rookie anymore. Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Piston-Cup champion finds himself suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. “The next-gen racers are cool,” says director Brian Fee. “You can see instantly that cars like Jackson Storm are effortlessly fast. We designed these younger, faster cars to be sleek and aerodynamic—and they’re a sharp contrast to Lightning McQueen.”

Producer Kevin Reher says the story is reflective of real-life champions. “Lightning McQueen has been racing for more than a decade,” says Reher. “He’s struggling with the kind of issues a lot of athletes face later in their careers. Do you go out on top or fight till the end?”

While Lightning is still the same self-assured, determined and fun-loving race car audiences fell in love with, his confidence is being tested by the new cars on the track. “When we first met Lightning McQueen, he was a young rookie—a superhero,” says Fee. “He had his whole life ahead of him. And while he’s done well since we last saw him, he’s not a young hotshot racer anymore. We kept circling the idea of what happens when an athlete like Lightning is in the twilight of his career.”

Enter Cruz Ramirez. Tasked with getting Lightning McQueen back on track after a devastating setback, Cruz isn’t shy. Her training style is high-tech, enthusiastic and steadfast—she’s not afraid to apply a little tough love. But there’s more to Cruz than meets the eye. “I love Cruz’s story,” says co-producer Andrea Warren. “She’s such an admirable, likable character. She’s so passionate about racing and her role to create champions. The movie isn’t just about Lightning McQueen—it’s Cruz’s story, in many ways.”

“Cars 3” features Owen Wilson (“The Royal Tenenbaums,” upcoming “Wonder”) as the voice of Lightning McQueen. Cristela Alonzo (“The Angry Birds Movie”) voices tech-savvy trainer Cruz Ramirez, who tries to help #95 return to greatness, and Armie Hammer (“The Birth of a Nation”) lends his voice to next-gen racer Jackson Storm, whose high-tech speed leaves Lightning McQueen behind. Kerry Washington (ABC’s “Scandal,” HBO’s “Confirmation”) was called on to voice statistical analyst Natalie Certain, Nathan Fillion (ABC’s “Castle,” ABC’s “Modern Family”) provides the voice of brilliant businesscar Sterling, Lea DeLaria (Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black”) lends her voice to formidable school bus Miss Fritter, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton helps bring voice command assistant Hamilton to life.

“Cars 3” pays homage to NASCAR with four characters based on real-life stock car racing legends. Chris Cooper (“Adaptation,” “American Beauty”) voices Doc Hudson’s crew chief Smokey; team owner and NASCAR racing legend Junior Johnson lends his voice to Junior “Midnight” Moon; three-time Emmy® winner Margo Martindale (FX’s “The Americans,” FX’s “Justified,” Amazon’s “Sneaky Pete”) provides the voice of Louise “Barnstormer” Nash; and Isiah Whitlock Jr. (HBO’s “The Wire,” “Cedar Rapids,” HBO’s “Veep”) is the voice of River Scott. The film also features NASCAR drivers and the voices behind the sport, as well as a host of returning characters from Radiator Springs and the “Cars” racing world.

Directed by Fee (storyboard artist “Cars,” “Cars 2“), produced by Reher (“A Bug’s Life,” “La Luna” short) and co-produced by Warren (“LAVA” short), “Cars 3” is executive produced by John Lasseter, who directed the first two films in the franchise. With a story by Fee, Ben Queen (TV’s “Powerless”), Eyal Podell (actor “Code Black”) & Jonathon E. Stewart (“Doing Time” short), the screenplay was penned by Kiel Murray (“Cars”), Bob Peterson (“Up,” “Finding Nemo”) and Mike Rich (“Secretariat,” “The Rookie”). Featuring a score by Oscar-winning composer Randy Newman (“Toy Story 3,” “Cars”), instrumental cues composed by Brad Paisley, and original songs by ZZ Ward and Grammy winner Dan Auerbach, Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” cruises into theaters on July 26, 2017.