BISTRO GROUP RE-OPENS SOME BRANCHES FOR DINE-IN GUESTS

  As lockdowns start to ease, The Bistro Group opened some of its restaurants for dine-in guests starting June 15, while strictly following  protocols  and regulations set by government  agencies to ensure the health  and safety of  the customers and their staff.

Those who have missed eating inside Bistro restaurants can now do so at the following branches:  

Re-unite with your comfort food (think burgers, ribs) at TGIFRIDAYS:

            Bonifacio High Street

            Alabang Town Center

            SM MOA

            Glorietta

            Evia

            Store Hours:  10 am to 6 pm

    Cebu (opening soon, 10 am to 6pm)

Missed those hearty Italian-American pastas, pizzas and mains?   Revisit ITALIANNI’S at:

            BGC

            Ayala North Exchange

            Greenbelt

            Glorietta          

            Eastwood

            Evia

            Midtown

            Alabang Town Center

            Vista Mall Sta. Rosa.

Store Hours:   10 am to 6 pm(except Vista Mall -  from 11 am to 6pm and 

            Midtown from 11 am to 7 pm)

            

 Enjoy your favorite slams, all-day breakfasts and more at DENNY’S branches at Uptown Parade Midtown, Eastwood, Vista Mall

Store Hours:  8 am to 6pm (except Vista Mall from 11 am to 8 pm)

            

       Legendary steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs are yours to enjoy again at 

TEXAS ROADHOUSE  branches in 

                        Greenbelt

                        Inside Italianni’s Evia Lifestyle Center

                        Store Hours:  10 am to 6 pm

You can feast again on taste of home-cooked, comforting Shanghainese cuisine at these MODERN SHANGHAI branches:

                        Evia Lifestyle Center 

                        NOMO  (Vista North of Molino)

                        Store Hours:  10 am to 6 pm

‘Sushi’ you at WATAMI while practicing social distancing.  Enjoy sushi, aburi, and other great-tasting Japanese dishes at these branches:

Greenbelt

                        Watami Ayala North Exchange

                        Inside TGIFridays Glorietta

 Inside TGIFridays Bonifacio High Street

                        Inside TGIFridays SM MOA

                        Inside TGIFridays Alabang Town Center

Inside TGIFridays Evia 

NOMO  (Vista North of Molino – opening soon)

Store hours: 10am to 6pm

Meanwhile, BUFFALO WILD WINGS  offers take-out and delivery service  inside Denny’s Vista Mall and Denny’s Uptown 

Want more for Father’s Day? Choose the Taco Bell Party Pack for you!

Make your Father’s Day celebration memorable by throwing a taco party for dad with Taco Bell’s new Father’s Day Bundle for 4! The whole family can enjoy all their Taco Bell favorites in one pack! Get four crunchy or soft Tacos, 2 Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, and a Cheese Quesadilla all for just P550. The bundle is available until June 30 so you can celebrate Father’s Day every day this month of June! Available for take-out, and delivery through GrabFood, Foodpanda, and their new hotline 8911-11-11.

Want more for Father’s Day? Choose the Taco Bell Party Pack for you! Order a Party Pack of Tacos, Burritos, and Quesadillas and so much more. Party Packs start at Php399.

 “We all love to show our appreciation for our fathers on their special day. Through the Father’s Day bundle plus the Party Packs, you can make your dad feel special by giving him his Taco Bell favorites,” Angela Cruz, Marketing Manager for Taco Bell said.

For more information about this offer and to keep updated about Taco Bell, follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

Five Dad-approved meals perfect for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, and while the current public health situation means we can’t go out and celebrate as we used to, it won’t stop us from enjoying our family’s company. 

Celebrating Father’s Day under the New Normal entails that we have to be more mindful about physical distancing, including staying at home as much as possible. So if you’re looking for ways to honor Dad this coming Sunday, having a nice family lunch or dinner with great food from his favorite restaurants is a great idea. 

You can easily organize Father's Day celebrations from the comfort of your own home as most restaurants today already accept online transactions. And with PayMaya, paying for your orders is not only much easier, it is also more rewarding. 

Pay for your meals using only the mobile number registered to your PayMaya account for an added layer of convenience and security. With this payment option from PayMaya, you no longer have to input your card details on the website which makes paying much quicker and easier. By paying online, you also avoid the risk caused by cash handling. And when you pay with PayMaya, you can even enjoy 1%, 10%, or 100% BalikBayad on your order.  

Here are five Dad-approved restaurants you can conveniently order from and pay with your PayMaya mobile number: 

1.     Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings (https://frankiesnywings.com/) 

Everybody loves chicken wings, and the best part about Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings is that you can mix and match as many flavors as you want. Share and bond over dozens of Dad’s and the whole family’s favorite wing flavors to your heart’s desire—and if you haven’t tried Frankie’s yet, you should start off with the Frankie’s Classic Buffalo and Garlic Parmesan flavors, and pair it with their onion rings! 

2.     Army Navy (https://armynavy.com.ph/) 

If Dad’s in the mood for burgers or burritos, then you can’t go wrong with ordering from Army Navy, which is now available for delivery. Get him a California Burger, and throw in an extra patty for a double if he’s got a big appetite. And if he wants a burrito, how about ordering a steak or sisig burrito for good measure? The possibilities are limitless! 

3.     Central Delivery (https://centraldelivery.ph/) 

Central Delivery is the hub of all your favorite food - from Popeyes’ famous fried chicken and biscuits to Kuya J’s crispy pata and halo-halo, along with your favorites at Landers Central, Da Gianni, and Dough & Co. Whatever cuisine your family members are craving for, you can easily order them at Central Delivery.  
 

4.     Soban K-Town Grill (http://www.soban.ph/) 

Who hasn’t missed Korean samgyupsal buffets during the quarantine? Fortunately, Soban K-Town Grill is able to deliver their famed barbecue meats straight to your home. If you miss the samgyupsal experience, go for their BBQ Sets—either the Mega Meat or Favorite Feast BBQ Sets will satisfy your Korean barbecue craving. You can also order the barbecue meats a la carte if everyone wants more! 

5.     Boozy (https://boozy.ph/) 

What’s a Father’s Day celebration without drinks? Celebrate the company of family with Dad’s favorite liquor; no matter what it is, you can find it and have it delivered to your home through Boozy. Or if you’d prefer, you can suggest something new for him to appreciate—how about trying a smooth and easy drink like Hennessy VS? 

For your daily cravings, you can also use your PayMaya mobile number to pay for your online orders at McDonald’s, Goldilocks, and Domino’s Pizza. If you’re looking for a quick fastfood fix, checkout Jollibee, Burger King, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Red Ribbon on Facebook and order your favorite meals via Facebook Messenger. Don't forget to pay with PayMaya!

Paying with your PayMaya mobile number is easy. All you have to do is follow these simple steps: 

1. Order your meals at the website of your chosen restaurant. 
2. Proceed to checkout and choose the online payment/credit card option.
3. You will be redirected to the PayMaya Checkout page. Here, click the Pay with PayMaya button. 
4. Log in using your PayMaya mobile number and password. 
5. An SMS with the One-Time Pin (OTP) will be sent to your mobile number. Key in the OTP on the webpage to verify your transaction. 
6. Wait for the SMS from PayMaya to confirm your payment. 

All that’s left to do is wait for your order and enjoy a nice family meal with Dad. Basta food deliveries, don't pay cash. PayMaya! 

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, it’s easy to sign up in time for Father’s Day! Just download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS (https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133), register your own account, and start shopping with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to pay for anything both online and in stores! To make the most out of your PayMaya account, check out https://www.paymaya.com/quick-guide.  

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services.   

Through its PayMaya app and wallet, it provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined.  Its remittance service, Smart Padala by PayMaya, has a network of over 30,000 partner agents nationwide that serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

RYAN AGONCILLO WILL RALLY TALENTED FILIPINOS THROUGH BANGON TALENTADONG PINOY

During this pandemic, more and more Filipinos are turning to their many skills and talents to bounce back. Just as we weathered many typhoons, earthquakes, even volcanic eruptions, Filipinos always find a way around whatever crisis – oftentimes even with smiles on their faces. For us, resilience is not just a trait, it’s a talent. And now, there is a digital and television program that celebrates the many ways Filipinos are proving this: BANGON TALENTADONG PINOY hosted by Ryan Agoncillo.

Based on the #1 hit program Talentadong Pinoy that dominated TV ratings from 2008-2014, BANGON TALENTADONG PINOY will again showcase the wide diversity of Filipino talent. And this time, boasting a total cash prize of P2.8 Million, a larger number of contestants can win anywhere from P2,000 to P5,000 to P50,000 even up to P250,000!

Original Talentadong Pinoy host Ryan Agoncillo returns to host the program – which will now be seen both online and on television via Cignal’s new free-to-air channel, OneTV! “Now, more than ever, people need a show like this,” Ryan explained. “At first I wasn’t keen on doing something that I have already done before, but I was convinced when I heard the new concept for the show and the goal of bringing hope and financial reward to people at a time when they need it most.”

To join, contestants just need to like the BANGON TALENTADONG PINOY Facebook page, then through a private message to the page, they can send their videos of their performance – be it a solo, duo or group performance. If the video is too big, they can also send links of their videos. If they are shortlisted by the Selection Committee, they will be contacted and be given further details.

BANGON TALENTADONG PINOY will be produced by Cignal TV through The IdeaFirst Company. The original team of Talentadong Pinoy will return: from director Rich Ilustre, writer Paolo

 

 

Bustamante and producers Perci Intalan, Malou Escio-Gascon and Dacky Dacanay. But this time creative direction will come from acclaimed filmmaker Jun Robles Lana. BANGON TALENTADONG PINOY is currently screening contestants and will go into production this July.

Westendorp de Brias paintings and religious art are top sellers at Casa de Memoria auctions

Exquisite oil paintings by revered Spanish artist Betsy Westendorp de Brias titled, "Crystal Palace,"  and “Summer Nights,” fetched a total price of over Php3 million at Casa de Memoria's inaugural online sale, titled Primero and Segundo. The successful two-day virtual event marked the auction house's fourth anniversary and was held for the benefit of Sta. Ana Hospital to help COVID-19 patients.

Aside from the inspired paintings, religious iconographies were also among the top-selling lots during the auction, with four lots collectively raking in over Php 1.3 million. Some highlights among the ecclesiastical art at the auctions were a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe, another painting titled, "Adoration of The Magi," a Peruvian portable altarpiece, and a 19th-century oil painting showing the circumcision of Jesus Christ as an infant.

The auction also featured Casa de Memoria’s unrivaled curated selection of antiquities and heirlooms including furniture, jewelry, sculptures, and centerpieces, among many other Euro-Filipino objets d’art.

With these remarkable pieces and more, Casa de Memoria’s Primero and Segundo auctions were truly a celebration of art and charity. Part of the proceeds of the auctions went toward the construction of the Emergency Quarantine Facility (EQF) at the Sta. Ana Hospital, Manila. The EQF, designed by WTA Architecture & Design, will help care for COVID-19 patients.

For more updates, visit www.casadememoria

Go for More with Globe Prepaid's Newest and Biggest Promo

Get yourself new normal ready with Globe Prepaid's newset Go promos with the biggest GB's for all sites and apps!

The new Go promos allow you to surf any of your favorite apps without holding back – giving you the flexibility and freedom that you need. Now, you can choose from different Go promos with the biggest GBs, unlimited texts to all networks, and more. Choose from Go50, Go90, Go120, and Go140,  

At the same time, you can further amplify your internet connectivity with the GoBOOSTER add-ons. You can choose to boost your GoWATCH, GoPLAY, GoSHARE, GoSHOP and GoKOREANempowering you to live your lifestyle – from getting more GBs, more access to your favorite apps or even longer validity. 

These promos were made to help everyone ease into the new normal without the worry of running out of data and being limited by a list of apps. With Globe Prepaid, everyone is equipped to continue living their best lives.

Go register to the new Go promos via the GlobeOne App at http://glbe.co/globe-one!

Enjoy your favorite Kuya J dish with a delicious Halo-halo

What's a better way to enjoy Kuya J's mouthwatering delights? How about pairing it with Halo-halo for dessert?

You're in luck because Kuya J is now offering the Bida Bundles where you can get a 50% discount on select Kuya J meals that comes with a serving of either their Original or Ube Halo-halo. Meals included in the Bida Bundles promo are the succulent Beef Pares (now only 245 Php), the flavorful Chicken BBQ (now only 250 Php), the festive Palabok (now only 173 Php), the savory Lumpia Presko (now only 178 Php) and Kuya J's new must-try addition, the Filipino-style spaghetti (now only 159 Php).

The special promo is available until June 21, 2020 for delivery and pickup via www.centraldelivery.ph and takeout via the following branches: Kuya J Otis, SM Megamall, SM San Lazaro, Festival Mall, SM Southmall, SM Cubao, Waltermart North EDSA, Paseo de Magallanes, Robinsons Place Manila, and Eastwood. 

To know more about the Bida Bundles and Kuya J’s other promos, visit www.kuyaj.ph or follow @KuyaJResto on Facebook and Instagram.

Get your Dad the gift of Fitness with a Garmin Smartwatch Available from Shopee

Father's day is just a few days away. I know that you are pressured, what to gift him.  Since, we cant go out these days because of pandemic. The best thing to do is to look it up online on Shopee. 

Dont worry there are plenty of great last minute father's day gifts on Shopee. If your Dad is sporty and is looking to amp his workout. Garmin Activity Tracker is  perfect for his workout. He will love you for it. It tracks steps, distance and calories burned, monitors sleeps too. 

Here are my top picks :

Garmin-Vivofit-4-Speckle-Activity-Tracker-Small-Medium

Php 4,495 from Original SRP (5,595.00)

Less 20% Discount

Garmin-Instinct-GPS-Activity-Tracker-Smartwatch

P16,995 from Original SRP (18,995)

Less 20% Discount

You can get the Discounted tracker Smartwatch at https://shopee.ph/garminofficial

For more sale alerts and best deals download Shopee app now in your App store or Google Play.  

Feel good tricks to look good for Dad's day

Life in quarantine and the new normal has been a big challenge but dads have been putting in a lot extra work as our all-around family man. From balancing different tasks to keeping the family together, a father's effort during these times is truly unrivaled.

So dads, take your well-deserved time-off and celebrate Father's Day by relaxing and bringing out the dapper guy in you.

Reward yourself for everything you've done during this pandemic and check out these simple tips from Blackwater to help you feel and look good this Father’s Day:

Try something new. Improving your look is an experiment -- if you aren't going to try it, how will you know if it will work for you? Now that hair salons are open, get a new haircut and style it using Blackwater Loose Flow Hair Wax (P120) for a sleek and manageable look that will surely surprise the missus when you get home to celebrate Father's Day.

Get your mind right. Part of feeling good is having the right mindset and attitude. Scents can subconsciously impact your emotions, so brighten your mood and boost your confidence on this special day by spraying on your preferred Blackwater perfume (price starts at P120 to P135). There different scents and notes to choose from earthy and floral to citrus and aquatic.

Practice self-care. Taking care of the body is just as important as the mind. It will make you happier which ultimately amplifies your handsomeness. Don't know where to start? You can find self-care and grooming products from Blackwater by visiting its website http://blackwater.com.ph/ or follow Blackwater’s Facebook page @blackwaterphofficial and official Lazada page.

Father’s Day or not, dads deserve to always feel and look their best after all the love and hardwork they provide.

A Star on the Rise: Getting Up Close and Personal with Robic Villanueva

Robic Villanueva grew up watching her favorite actresses, Vilma Santos and Maricel Soriano, onscreen. Now, this amazing creator, who has been locally dubbed as TikTok’s best actress, is the one being watched by millions. With 235.5K followers and 1.3M likes, there’s no doubt that, on TikTok, Robic is a star.

Here’s Robic in one of her favorite Vilma Santos impressions.

https://www.tiktok.com/@robiciv/video/6756705133201001730

She has always loved performing, and from a very young age, Robic’s natural talent was already evident. “When I was six years old po, mahilig na akong magkanta-kanta, sumayaw-sayaw, ganun,” she shares. Formerly a Maine Mendoza impersonator, she recently discovered TikTok as an awesome platform to flex her acting chops.

Here’s Robic in a Maine Mendoza scene.

 https://www.tiktok.com/@robiciv/video/6824442269429468417

Robic aspires to become an actress. With the recognition that she has been getting online, this dream may soon become a reality. In fact, she was recently featured on the TV program, Magandang Buhay, where she was interviewed and even tasked to show a quick acting sample.

 When asked to describe herself, Robic says that she is a simple person who loves to dream. With friends, she is happy and hyper. But it wasn’t always like this for Robic, who battled depression when she was younger. “Since, high school po kasi yun eh. Grade 7 kasi nakaranas po ako ng pambu-bully. Yung hindi normal na bully, yung talagang bully po talaga. Physical po.,” she reveals.

Their family’s financial troubles also added to her worries, and Robic soon found herself in a very dark place. In spite of this, she never lost sight of her dreams and with hardwork and faith, Robic began overcoming her depression.

If she could say one thing to that young, troubled version of herself, it would be this. “Ipagpatuloy lang natin kung ano yung talagang pinapangarap mo, ganun. Push lang.”

Check out more highly-viewed TikTok videos from Robic Villanueva.

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To aspiring creators, this is Robic’s message. “Huwag silang mawalan ng pag-asa. Matuto tayong maghintay tapos more video lang po. Yung mga video na gagawin nila, ipakita nila na gusto talaga nila yung ginagawa nila.” She laughs and adds, “Malay natin yung isang video mo do’n, yun yung mag-viral. Kasi ako rin po kasi, di ko talaga iniexpect yung ganun eh. Nag-emote lang po ako kasi non.”

We can definitely expect to see more from Robic Villanueva in the weeks to come, including an exciting collaboration with fellow creator, Richo Bautista. Don’t miss out! Download TikTok on iOS and Android devices today.

PLDT launches new package of business-grade internet and digital solutions

 Leading telecoms and digital services provider PLDT, Inc. has launched its newest package of connectivity and digital solutions to help businesses gear up for operating in the New Normal.

Jovy Hernandez  ePLDT President & CEO and SVP Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups.

Called BEYOND FIBER, the new service package offered by PLDT’s Enterprise Group features a set of curated digital tools ranging from productivity and collaboration tools to e-payments and e-commerce solutions. These services are combined with enterprise-grade WiFi running on premium fiber service—enabling small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) to fearlessly make the digital shift towards long-term growth.

“We at PLDT and Smart are focused on putting the customer at the center of everything we do. Within the Enterprise group, we aim to do this through the launch of solutions such as BEYOND FIBER, which is set to benefit all our customers—regardless of size or industry. We look forward to seeing how this solution will inspire business to look beyond the current situation and take their businesses further,” said Smart President & CEO and PLDT Chief Revenue Officer Al Panlilio.

“Digitalization has now become critical for businesses that want to survive and thrive under the challenging conditions created by the COVID pandemic. We specifically designed BEYOND FIBER to equip businesses with digital solutions tailor-fit to the growing needs of today’s enterprises,” said Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups.

For only P2,500 a month, SMEs and large enterprises alike can avail of the foundational components of BEYOND FIBER: enterprise-grade connectivity via a premium WiFi device and fiber connection, all supported by a dedicated business hotline.

BEYOND FIBER raises the bar by offering a more robust business-grade fiber link with speeds of up to 50 Mbps—harnessing PLDT’s extensive fiber optic network with over 322,000 kilometers of fiber cables and growing – to better enable the day-to-day business for an office, a branch or for people working from home.

To manage the expanding use of wi-fi connectivity in the workplace, BEYOND FIBER comes with a secure, enterprise-grade wi-fi router. Stores for example can have dual wi-fi networks: one for work, and one for guests. 

For businesses using telecommute or work-from-home arrangements, the WiFi service can enforce certain network policies to support their company processes.  This is made possible by PLDT’s partnership with Cisco Meraki – a leader in cloud managed IT with unmatched visibility and control.  

On top of this, PLDT is offering a selection of solutions that fit current and future digital needs of enterprises. This includes productivity tools available through Microsoft 365’s suite of work solutions, collaboration tools via MS Teams, appointments scheduling via MS Bookings.

BEYOND FIBER also offers solutions to protect work devices from cyber-attacks via ePLDT’s Endpoint Advanced Security, to enable cashless and online payments via Paymaya, and to provide secure & private connections through Cisco Meraki Z3.

“These are the solutions initially lined up under BEYOND FIBER.  We will have more in the months to come. This initiative is designed to help businesses to make their digital shift—so that they grow amid the COVID crisis and help power the recovery of the national economy,” Hernandez said.  

For more information on BEYOND FIBER by PLDT Enterprise, log on to https://pldtenterprise.com/solutions/internet/beyond-fiber