Joybean: Healthier, vegan-friendly option for milk tea lovers

When everyone is obsessed with milk tea these days, here comes the healthier and guilt-free version. Joybean.  Joybean is a soy-based  milk tea drink which comes in 4 flavors Matcha (Soy milk tea with Green tea and tapioca) Wintermelon (Soy Milk drink with wintermelon and tapioca pearls) 
and Brown Sugar with Cream Cheese ( Soymilk drink with brown sugar , cream cheese froth, and tapioca pearls) and Chocolate Joy Freeze. 

This is good for you if you are lactose intolerant.  Im just as lucky as everyone else's as I can have both (milk and soya).  As far as flavor  is concern, its like youre drinking your favorite milk tea but healthier, aromatic and flavorful.  I suggests you ask the cashier to customize your sugar to your level of sweetness.  Since Im a non -sugar tea drinker. I always request for a "zero sugar" in all of the milk tea shops that I have been to.  The pearls sweetened up the whole thing anyway.

I love that they also have the snack to match your favorite drink. I tried their pancakes (mini rolls) and it tastes sooo good.

Im just glad that Jollybean brings Joybean here in Manila. The first branch is located at Greenbelt 3, I am wishing that they will open here in QC.

Filipinos always get excited when there’s a new drink in town.  “Milk tea is life” has been the new mantra but  what if we tell you that there’s a new alternative to this drink that is equally delicious and addictive, but much healthier?

This September 25,  the well-loved Singaporean soy milk brand , Jollibean opens its first pop-up store in Greenbelt, Makati City. Renamed for the international market as Joybean, this new concept offers premium yet affordable, guilt-free, soy-based products with milk tea options to cater to our fellow Filipinos’ love for the popular Asian drink. It’s the freshest Singaporean concept in the Philippines to join BreadTalk, TWG, and Toast Box (now Nanyang).

Brought to the Philippine shores by Joybean Food Masters Corp., the launch of this newest milk craze was spearheaded by its President, Norman Raquel, the Chairman of the Board, Frederick T. Siy, and the Senior Vice President of Jollibean Foods Pte Ltd., Luis Daniel.

Healthier, vegan-friendly option for milk tea lovers

Joybean reveals its own take on this popular drink by introducing a milk tea line exclusive to the Philippine market.

“We’re aware that Filipinos are huge fans of milk tea, so we’re delighted to bring  a soy-based milk tea line to cater to this craving but with a healthier, lactose-free version that has less sugar and calories,” said Shannen Francisco, Assistant Brand Marketing Manager of Joybean Philippines.

Some of their recommended flavors are the Brown Sugar Soy Milk, Chocolate Joy Freeze, and Wintermelon Milk Tea. They taste just like your usual favorite drink, but with more health benefits. The drinks are made of soybean milk which is plant-based, and is a good source of protein so you won’t have to worry about compromising your diet. They are made of Grade A, non-GMO, and single variety IP Canadian soy beans. This makes it all vegan-friendly and do not contain any animal or animal by-products.

Apart from promoting hearty options, each drink comes with a sustainable straw made of bamboo, sugar cane, and coffee to help the environment. The food packaging is also eco-friendly and biodegradable. Joybean encourages its customers to help Mother Earth one sip at a time.


A full menu of freshly-made, on-the-go snacks to match your drink

Aside from the array of delighful drinks, Joybean comes with flavorful snacks to match your chosen drink.

You can order delicious pancakes in three variants; crispy, the Mee Chiang Kueh (traditional turnover pancake), and mini pancake rolls. They also have pudding and bean curd on the menu which one can enjoy individually or as a group with friends and family.

“Everything is prepared fresh at the start of each day, and Joybean ensures these snacks contain no preservatives and no food colorings. They complement well with our soy milk drinks, plus they’re easy to consume and especially for the millennials who are in full swing.”

To take part of this new soy experience, drop by at Joybean’s booth located at Greenbelt 3 (across Seattle’s Best Coffee) and discover the new joy in soy! The  second pop-up store will soon open in SM Fairview later this year.

Shell's Biyahero promotes road safety as a shared responsibility between everyone on the road

Pilipinas Shell recently held its "Biyahero" campaign and partners with ECCP’s Safer Mobility and Logistics Conference and Exhibition, held from September 24 to 25 in the Tent at Solaire. This is to highlight road safety improvements engaging both NGOs and local government. 

Most of the road accidents in the country includes the following; driver's negligence, distraction (texting and or making calls while driving),  drunk driving, bad overtaking, bad turning, and overspeeding. 

Its important to check and be alert of road conditions too. 

Pilipinas Shell’s “BiyaHero” campaign has partnered with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), the Automotive Association of the Philippines (AAP), and the Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership (PGRSP) to advocate for more cooperation between the private and public sectors in making the nation’s roads safer for Filipinos.

BiyaHero, a campaign that promotes road safety as a shared responsibility between everyone on the road, participated in the ECCP’s Safer Mobility and Logistics Conference and Exhibition, held from September 24 to 25 in the Tent at Solaire, to highlight Shell’s initiatives in engaging both NGOs and local governments for road safety improvements. 

Short for “Be a Hero on the Road,” Biyahero is currently working with the AAP-PGRSP to introduce safer driving practices in Lipa, Batangas. Shell and the AAP-PGRSP have been partnered since 2008. 

Mandaluyong also serves as the campaign’s pilot city for all of Shell’s road safety efforts. The company plans to involve other cities in the multisectoral efforts to realize better nationwide road safety. 

“We at Shell believe the first step to achieving road safety is to be aware of responsible driving practices,” said Oliver Ortega, Shell Companies in the Philippines’ General Manager for Health, Safety, Security and Environment. “Road safety starts with all of us, and being aware, alert, and prepared can help save lives.”

The ECCP hopes that the conference sparks discussion among safety and logistics stakeholders about how they could contribute to mainstreaming safety by exchanging ideas, initiatives, technology, and best practices. 

Despite comprehensive laws like R.A. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, road accidents continue to be a significant problem. The Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis (MMARAS) 2018 annual report recorded 116,906 total accidents, an increase of approximately 6000 incidents compared to the prior year.

"Some, if not most, of our kababayans have this mentality that 'if I can get away with it, I'll do it.' They violate traffic laws because they don’t see enforcers around," said Cynthia Reyes from AAP-PGRSP. BiyaHero is taking a more holistic approach to solving the problem by promoting a new kind of safety culture in the Philippines. Through this event, BiyaHero will bring all relevant communities together to envision safer roads throughout the country.

As part of the BiyaHero campaign, Shell has prepared several measures that involve numerous different organizations to help promote road safety.

Shell service centers at the retail gas stations have year-long special offers, such as a free 14-point safety check by expert mechanics to motorists who want to make sure that their vehicles are roadworthy. Free engine insurance and roadside assistance are also available for those who opt for the Shell Helix Ultra oil change package.




The initiatives in Lipa and Mandaluyong both include a Road Safety for Children program that hopes to instill the youth with the knowledge of how to be responsible on the road.

Partnerships between Shell and PNP, PNP-HPG, and LTO to disseminate informative materials such as copies of RA 4136 also help ensure the safety and security of drivers during their journeys.

In addition to training its own truck drivers on how to be safe and responsible on the road, Shell has also partnered with A1 Driving School to teach customers defensive driving.

BiyaHero features various safe driving tips that every driver can use daily to stay responsible, such as the different ways to properly maintain a vehicle as well as what a driver can do to minimize discomfort when in transit.

“Shell believes that through ‘BiyaHero,’ everyone can come together to share the responsibility of making every road in the Philippines safer,” said Ortega.

Toby’s Sports Enters Hall of Fame Status at Franchise Excellence Awards

Toby’s Sports, the largest multi-brand sports retailer in the Philippines, today announced that it has once again received the prestigious Outstanding Filipino Franchise Award for Retail (Large Scale Category) from the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) at the 2019 Franchise Excellence Awards held at Edsa Shangri-La Plaza last August 2019. This is Toby’s Sports’ second recognition in the same category, making it an official Hall of Fame Awardee.

(L-R) Dr. Alan Escalona, PFA Chairman; Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, UA&P University President; Usec. Rowel Barba, DTI Undersecretary; Mr. Roberto S. Claudio, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Toby’s Sports; Mr. William N. Llaguno, Store Operations and Franchising Head, Toby’s Sports; Mr. Louie A. Claudio, Business Unit Head for Shared Services, Toby’s Sports; Mr. Bobby Amores, President, Philfoodex; Atty. Alex Cabrera, Committee Chair for FEA 2019; and Chairman of Isla Lipana & Co; and Mr. Richard Sanz, PFA President.



The Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA) recognizes the country’s best-managed companies that serve as benchmarks for all franchising businesses based on the following criteria: growth performance, brand value, and ethical business practices. FEA brings the standard of franchisors to a higher level, positioning the franchisers as forerunners in the growth and development of the franchising sector. FEA is a joint partnership between the PFA, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Philippine Retailers Association.

“We have been in the franchise business for over 20 years and being inducted in the Hall of Fame at the prestigious Franchise Excellence Awards is truly an amazing honor and a huge milestone for us,” said William Llaguno, Head of Store Operations and Franchising at Toby’s Sports. “We see our franchise business playing an important role in our mission to maintain our status as the #1 sports retailer in the country, as well as in our advocacy of promoting sports and an active lifestyle to millions of Filipinos nationwide,” Llaguno concluded. 

“The Outstanding Filipino Franchise Award is given to Filipino franchises that have become benchmarks in national market penetration through excellent franchise operations and good governance. Toby’s Sports has exemplified these qualities, which made it an awardee of the said category. We are confident that this recognition will inspire Toby’s Sports to continue its pursuit of excellence and we look forward to seeing greater achievements from the country’s largest sports retailer,” said Dr. Alan Escalona, PFA Chairman.

WWE’s Historic Return to the Big Dome

Kofi Kingston retained his WWE World Heavyweight Championship in an instant-classic encounter with Daniel Bryan at WWE Live Manila, on Friday, September 20th, 2019, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Bayley successfully defended the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair in a Street Fight, WWE Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Ali, and Roman Reigns put away Sami Zayn in singles action!

WWE’s Historic Return to the Big Dome
On Friday night, the WWE Universe packed the Smart Araneta Coliseum for the WWE’s historic return to the Philippines. The Superstars of SmackDown Live treated fans to an exciting evening that saw several title defenses!

Fresh from their encounter at Clash of Champions, Bayley defended the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair in a Street Fight! The action spilled outside the ring as both women brawled through the arena. Capitalizing from a mistimed spear into a cornered chair, Bayley retained the title. But not to be outdone, the second-generation Flair destroyed the champion by taking her out with a powerbomb on a table before leaving the ring.

In the main event, fans were treated to a Wrestlemania XXXV rematch as Daniel Bryan squared off against WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Kofi Kingston! Both men went back and forth, with Daniel Bryan maintaining control through the use of his patented kicks. But despite the onslaught, Kofi Kingston’s fighting spirit prevailed when he knocked Bryan out with a Trouble in Paradise kick to retain the title!

Quick Results

·        Kevin Owens defeated Andrade

·        Chad Gable defeated EC3

.         EC3 def. R-Truth for the WW E 24/7 Championship

.         R-Truth defeated EC3 for the WWE 24/7 Championship

·        Carmella def. Mandy Rose (w/Sonya Deville)

·        WWE Intercontinental Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura (C) def. Ali

·        Roman Reigns defeated Sami Zayn

·        Street Fight for WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship: Bayley (C) def. Charlotte Flair

·        WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The Revival (C) def. The New Day

·        WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Kofi Kingston (C) def. Daniel Bryan

For additional information, please visit: http://www.WWE.com or follow the WWE on its social media pages: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WWE) | Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/WWESEAsia)

Landers will be having its Super Fuel Sale on September 23 to 29

The biggest and most popular fuel sale is back! Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership shopping establishment in the country, will once again be having its Super Fuel Sale on September 23 to 29, giving members the exclusive opportunity to enjoy unbelievable fuel savings of up to P10/L!

Members can save money on fuel with the Special Fuel Coupon Discount which they can get for every minimum purchase of Php 3,000 at any Landers Superstore. Simply collect the coupons to avail of exclusive fuel discounts at Landers’ very own Caltex gasoline stations.

Members must present the coupons, along with membership card, at any Landers-Caltex gas station to enjoy a minimum of Php 10 off per liter of Platinum, Php 10 off per liter of Silver and Php 6 off per liter of Diesel fuels. The discount coupons can be used on one vehicle only.

Purchases made at Landers Central, Doppio, Federal Barbers, Capital Care and Landers gas stations cannot be used to redeem fuel discount coupons. Regular discounts of Php 3 off per liter of Platinum and Silver and Php 2 off per liter of Diesel are still applicable for members who just wish to fuel up.

The more you shop at Landers Superstore, the more fuel coupons you collect!

Visit Landers Superstore at Landers Alabang West – Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City; Landers ArcoVia City - 1604, 99 Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Pasig, 1604 Metro Manila; Landers Balintawak - 1240 EDSA Balintawak, Apolonio Samson, Quezon City; Landers Otis -1890 Paz Guazon St., Paco, Manila; or Landers Cebu – 23 Minore Park, Cardinal Rosales Ave. cor. Pope John Paul II Ave., Cebu.

For more information about Landers Superstore’s exclusive offerings, visit http://landers.ph/

GCash sponsors the biggest and most anticipated mobile app summit and expo in the country—the SIGN UP! SUMMIT 2019

GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, sponsors the biggest and most anticipated mobile app summit and expo in the country—the SIGN UP! SUMMIT 2019 on September 23 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

SIGN UP! SUMMIT 2019 aims to support aspiring online businessowners in establishing their own companies and enterprises. It targets to educate around 12,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) about the essential elements in growing and expanding an e-business.

“By far, SIGN UP! is the biggest gathering of mobile platforms and mobile applications in the Philippines. We want to empower more Filipinos to go digital and help them improve their livelihood,” said Ney Villaseñor, chief corporate affairs officer of GCash.

As the biggest digital alliance in the country today, SIGN UP! attendees can expect to familiarize themselves with various mobile applications, platforms and solutions, as well as be inspired by success stories of other e-preneneurs who are going to be featured at the event.

“GCash is known by many for buying mobile load, paying bills, remitting money and the like, but GCash is more than just these financial services that it offers,” explained Villaseñor. “You can actually do more with your business by expanding it through the app. There’s so much opportunity for GCash when it comes to growing your online shop. Because with GCash, what can’t you do?”

EMPOWERING ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS. As sponsor of the SIGN UP! SUMMIT 2019, leading mobile wallet GCash took part in educating more than 12,000 entrepreneurs on how to grow businesses online. From left: SIGN UP! 2019 program chair Josephine Romero, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, GCash president and chief executive officer Anthony Thomas, and GCash chief corporate affairs officer Ney Villaseñor.


The SIGN UP! SUMMIT is open to anyone, from students to stay-at-home parents. In addition, GCash has prepared a lot of surprises that the attendees can look forward to.

Interested participants can sign up for free and be part of the biggest mobile app summit and expo in the Philippines at www.signup.ph.

Score up to P200 for free when you sign up to PayMaya until September 30!

Unlocking cashless convenience has just gotten more rewarding with PayMaya! This September, score up to P200 when you sign-up to get your own PayMaya account, upgrade, and start using it to shop or send money to your loved ones until the end of the month!



To get your P200 reward from PayMaya, all you have to do is complete these three challenges FOR FREE:

Sign up and upgrade your PayMaya account using an invite code from another PayMaya user to get P100. 

Pro tip: Ask a friend who has an upgraded PayMaya account for his invite code. Both of you will get P100 when you use his code so it’s definitely a win-win!

Earn another P50 after successfully upgrading your account. Just tap ‘Upgrade for Free’ at the app, fill out the necessary information, pose for a quick selfie, and submit a valid ID! Your account will get upgraded within 1-2 days, provided that your requirements are complete and satisfactory.


Start using your PayMaya account! Send at least P1 to a friend or use PayMaya to shop or pay for your bills to get an additional P50!

You can also enjoy more rewards by introducing your friends to the cashless life brought by PayMaya. Make sure your account is upgraded to automatically get an invite code which you can share with your friends. Earn P100 more every time a friend uses your code, and get as much as P5,000 for your referrals!*


Now that you and your friends have your own PayMaya account, you already have access to a fast, secure, and hassle-free way to shop online, pay bills, or send money to your friends. Now you can shop for trendy new outfits at Zalora, book a flight to your dream destination, or even pay for your bills at the comforts of your own home, in the easiest way, even without a credit card.



All that’s left to do is add money to your account. You can choose to do it anytime, anywhere, in more than 30 bank partners via Instapay, or through the more than 40,000 PayMaya Add Money channels nationwide.



When it comes to shopping online or in stores, paying bills, buying load, and sending money–don’t pay cash, PayMaya! Download the PayMaya app now to switch to a fast, secure, and convenient way to pay and unlock awesome rewards along the way.



PayMaya, the digital financial services arm of Voyager Innovations, is the only FinTech company in the Philippines offering integrated consumer and merchant payment solutions with the widest on-ground branch network. It is the first to give millions of Filipinos an e-wallet that allows them to pay cashless transactions at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, and from any device. 



To know how you can maximize your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals

Enjoy awesome cashback rewards and discounts with PayMaya Deals!
Save while you spend! Get the best cashback and discounts on QR payments, bills pay, buy prepaid load, online shopping, send money and deals on partner brands.
www.paymaya.com

*Get as much as P5,000 when you successfully refer 50 friends



Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 15748, Series of 2019

Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 15524, Series of 2019

Huawei Drew Long Lines at the Successful Launch of nova 5T in SM North EDSA

If you are looking for a midrange phone with a nice selfie and is good for all your mobile gaming. I suggests you get this phone. I love the color, its classy plus its a Huawei, so you'll never go wrong. 

Huawei Nova 5T was launched last September 14 at SM The Block and it marked the biggest nationwide event of what is deemed 2019’s midrange king. 

The launch was graced by Nova ambassador James Reid,  ML Gamer Akosi Dogie, Bryan Baculi (Head of Huawei Product Training),  George Li (Huawei Consumer Business Group Country Head).

The first day sale was instantly greeted by long lines of excited consumers and much fanfare.

Bryan Baculi (Head of Huawei Product Training), Akosidogie gamer, George Li (Huawei Consumer Business Group Country Head), James Reid (Nova Ambassador), Debbie Then (Host)

Ahead of the official launch, nova 5T received positive reviews from several media. Moreover, the result of pre-orders is proving to be successful. In fact, the pre-order bundle of nova 5T have officially sold out nationwide. Excited consumers queued up to claim their nova 5T along with the slew of freebies which include iFlix Subscription worth PHP 1,308 and HUAWEI Surround Speakers worth PHP 1,990. Apparently, they also shared brilliant responses more than what is expected.

“Maganda ‘yung mga bagong features na inilabas ng Huawei sa nova 5T. For a midrange phone kasi, mataas na ang mga specs niya kaya ako nag-upgrade parang flagship. Gustong gusto ko talaga ‘yung Kirin 980 at 5 AI cameras perfect sa photography and ganming needs ko,” said Paolo Castaneda.

According to Nikko Soriano, the price point of nova 5T is best and valuable for its specs. “Una sa lahat, ang specs ng nova 5T ay mataas talaga para sa price na PHP 18,990. ‘Yung chipset, processor, GPU Turbo 3.0 maganda talaga at hindi ko in-expect. Sa totoo lang, very interested talaga ako sa Huawei kasi alam kong isa na ito sa mga top smartphone brands ngayon.”

Other than freebies, fans and supporters enjoyed the dynamic activities and program. One of the main highlights of the celebration is celebrity singer-actor James Reid who inspired the moment of his fans with a special performance and meet-and-greet.

Expressing full support as the ultimate #NovaStar, James shared what he loves about nova 5T. “It’s young, cool, and hip. My favorite color is the Midsummer Purple. It has holographic design that is really beautiful. There is also Crush Blue and Black that is a style for everyone. Of course, after that, it would have to be the 5 AI cameras. Besides cameras and design, the Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound System is perfect for me because I love music.

Akosi Dogie ML Gamer

As the newest successor to Huawei’s highly successful Nova lineup, the nova 5T boasts cutting-edge features common only to devices with higher price tags. Its amazing textures and reflective design create an immersive feeling of boundless space. More than that, nova 5T also packs four AI-powered cameras that capture crystal-clear shots in both day and night, huge 32MP front selfie camera that highlights natural unique beauty and make photos Instagram worthy. nova 5T’s Kirin 980 chipset with 8GB of RAM gives an innovative leap in lag-free, fluid user experience, and the new generation GPU Turbo 3.0 delivers immersive gaming experience.

Pricing and Availability

Starting  September 14, nova 5T is available via Huawei retail stores and partner retailers nationwide.

With a price of PHP 18,990, customers can pick from a variety of dazzling colors – Black, Crush Blue and of course, the Midsummer Purple which is a clear fan favorite.

Globe signs MOA with Mayor Isko to deploy GoWiFi and to empower scholars with GCash

This is good news to all those who studies and work at these institution in Manila. GOWIFI will soon be available in Manila City Hall, Ospital ng Maynila, Tondo Medical Center, Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center, Tondo National High School, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Universidad de Manila.

Globe has collaborated with the City of Manila to spearhead the digital transformation of the country’s capital by providing fast and reliable internet connectivity in key areas with GoWifi and delivering financial technology services to the city’s scholars with GCash.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu and Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to make GoWiFi available in Manila. 

The MOA also covers the use of GCash  as the official financial services platform to send allowances and other monetary benefits to about 15,000 scholars under the Office of the Manila City Mayor. Students will receive a corresponding GCash Mastercard to withdraw their cash allowance, and will also serve as their official identification card as a bonafide scholarship beneficiary of the city.

Cu said that the collaboration with the City of Manila is a first step in contributing to the city’s digital transformation initiatives. “Providing free WiFi services via GoWiFi and bringing financial inclusivity via GCash are just the initial undertakings from our end to contribute to the digitalization efforts of the city. Our goal is to provide the entire digital ecosystem of Globe for Manilenos to enjoy their digital lifestyle,” he revealed.

Cu also signified intention to improve the Globe network in the city to enable its digitalization. “We need to build additional 100 wireless sites to improve the signal in Manila,” Cu said.

Globe also has several ongoing corporate social responsibility initiatives as part of its sustainability program directly benefited Mañilenos, such as the Globe Plastic Xchange program held in Brgy. 455 last September 14 where single use plastics were collected in exchange for rewards points, turnover of information and communication technologies equipment and a computer lab to Manila Science High School, roll-out of Globe's Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) to Manila Science High School students in 2016 to teach them responsible use of the internet and which will be adopted in the curriculum of the Department of Education for all public schools including those in Manila City, and Globe's participation in the Manila Bay coastal clean-up with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources this September 21.


GoWiFi continues its expansion plans nationwide, particularly in high-traffic areas like malls, hospitals, and schools to make high-quality internet connection accessible and affordable to more Filipinos. As of the first half of the year, GoWiFi is accessible in 2,500 sites nationwide, up by 500 sites from the previous year.

To date, GCash has made financial transactions easier for its 20 million registered users. And with over 70,000 partner merchants in the country, it truly has helped revolutionize the way Filipinos transact.