McDonald’s is launching the Happy Meal Readers Program

February 2020 – PHILIPPINES – Making way for families to have more fun bonding moments together, McDonald’s is launching the Happy Meal Readers program that offers a book or toy option for every Happy Meal purchase. The program’s goal is to create more opportunities for memorable experiences shared over storytelling, and this year, families can journey through space and time, and dive right in the Treetop Twins Wilderness Adventures through a series of McDonald’s-exclusive Happy Meal Readers books written by world-renowned author Cressida Cowell.

“McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers’ book option is a great take-home treat – a perfect surprise for kids to cap off the night with a family bonding bedtime storytelling session. The Happy Meal Readers program is part of McDonald’s commitment in bringing to life feel-good family moments, by encouraging book-reading as both a fun and educational family activity,” explains Margot B. Torres, the Managing Director of McDonald’s Philippines.

The McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers book options will be available year-round, starting February 21, 2020, and kids can look forward to collecting a total of 12 hard bound books lined up for release this year.

Meet incredible animals year-round with the Treetop Twins

Families can look forward to an exciting wilderness adventures with the Treetop Twins, a book series written exclusively for McDonald’s by Criselda Cromwell, world-renowned author and illustrator of the much-loved series “How to Train Your Dragon”, whose books have captured the imagination of children all over the world.

Each book tells of the adventures of the Treetop Twins and their parents as they travel in their time machine to meet fascinating creatures, including endangered and extinct animals from the past, such as Polar Bears, Quaggas, Pink Dolphins, and Woolly Mammoths! The series is full of adventures, amazing creatures, and fun facts that kids and their parents would discover together.

The Agoncillos officially join the McDonald’s family!

Celebrity couple Ryan and Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, together with their daughter Luna Agoncillo, are happy to join the McDonald’s family alongside the official launch of the Happy Meal Readers books in the Philippines.

“We are excited to join McDonald’s through the Happy Meal Readers program – a project that’s focused on encouraging close family bonding through book-reading and storytelling. This is something that we do as a family, and we’re happy to share this experience with more Filipino families,” shares Ryan and Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo.

Reading books for a cause

Parents and kids alike would be happy to find out that for every Happy Meal purchase, they are also sharing the love of reading among those who benefit from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines, Inc. (RMHC), whose flagship programs support the needs for shelter, education, and happiness of Filipino children.

For every Happy Meal bought, McDonald’s Philippines donates a portion to RMHC and its Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program which teaches beginning reading to grade 1 and grade 2 public school learners. As of now, the Ronald McDonald Read To Learn program has reached over 12 million students, trained over 28 thousand educators, and distributed more than 367 thousand books.

McDonald’s goal through RMHC is to contribute to the vision of improving the literacy skills of Filipino learners early on, and with the Happy Meal Readers’ all-new book option, the brand is thrilled to be able to create more opportunities for children to discover love for reading.

Starting February 21, 2020, you can visit your nearest McDonald’s store for a Happy meal, alongside its book or toy option, and share more heartwarming and memorable moments together with your family. Grab a copy of a Happy Meal Readers book to join the Treetop Twins adventures, and collect all 12 books for this year! To learn more about RMHC and how to help, you may visit www.rmhc.org.ph.

Moira Dela Torre with Downy Parfum launch new song “Yakap” to encourage Filipinos to #Spread100Hugs

To welcome the holidays, Moira Dela Torre released her first-ever original Christmas song entitled, Yakap, inspired by Downy Premium Parfum’s #Spread100Hugs campaign as it embodies that heartwarming Filipino Christmas spirit with its touching lyrics and enchanting melody.

“This song was a collaboration between me and my husband and it was inspired by how Christmas has always been my grandma’s favorite holiday. Ever since Jason came into my life, my songs have always been in collaboration with him. He came up with the chords, I came up with the melody, he came up with a few words and I finish it with a story. When we heard about Downy Parfum’s #Spread100Hugs, we both envisioned ‘Yakap’, and we wanted to create a Christmas OPM kundiman (love song) that captures the essence of giving hugs this Christmas,” said Moira Dela Torre.

Indeed, the power of a hug transcends time. As Moira shares, “This coming holiday season is going to be my third Christmas in 26 years that I won’t get to celebrate with my lola. Thankfully, the past 23 years I had with her was filled with meaningful hugs that will make up for a lifetime. She truly inspires me to continuously spread love. And with Downy Parfum, I am more confident to spread hugs as much as I can to my friends, family and most especially, my husband Jason.”

On the day of its release, Yakap has been streamed for more than a hundred thousand times and has been a part of the country’s top hits on Spotify! Undeniably, it is on its way to being an OPM classic that Filipinos just can’t help but fall in love and feel the warmth of the Christmas spirit with! Even celebrity parents like Saab Magalona, Chynna Ortaleza, Say Alonzo, Helga Krapf, Vanessa Matsunaga and Troy Montero can’t get over how much the song brings back so many good memories that excite them for the coming holidays they’re going to spend with their families and loved ones.

Yakap’s meaning really transcends through people of all ages and a lot can’t help but share their own rendition of the song — famous Youtube singers like Raphiel Shannon, Ry & Con, and Aiana Juarez each gave the song a really personal touch matched with their own distinct styles. This kundiman perfectly encapsulates the true meaning of Paskong Pinoy, a classic Filipino holiday.

Remember with Downy Premium Parfum

Downy Premium Parfum also launched a poignant short that follows the story of a girl named Anna and her lola, who was always by her side through life’s ups and downs. As the years go by, and Anna moves to a different home, her lola starts to become forgetful, and Anna is afraid that her lola might have forgotten about her. But as it turns out, the love and happiness brought by Anna’s hugs are forever etched in her lola’s heart. 

To anyone who lacks the confidence to share warm hugs with their loved ones, Downy Premium Parfum’s long-lasting perfume freshness provides that much-needed assurance that will last up to a hundred hugs. Each hug is not just a gesture of kinship, but also a moment to create a special memory made more meaningful by the fresh and refreshing scent that only Downy Premium Parfum evokes.


To get into the holiday spirit, watch “Remember” that captures the power of a hug which transcends the test of time. Afterwards, make sure to listen to “Yakap” that will surely uplift you at anytime. Yakap’s music video is up now too at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xlyDd5nggA!

This Christmas, make sure to #Spread100Hugs with Downy Premium Parfum. For more updates, you may visit https://www.facebook.com/DownyPhilippines/.

#Spread100Hugs

Achieve That Glowing And Even Skin Tone You’ve Always Wanted!

 

Glowing and even skin tone used to be the trademark of actors and actresses or those who can afford to visit the dermatologist regularly. This is understandable because to have even skin tone, one has to spend thousands of pesos for regular skin maintenance procedures. But with new technologies, there are now options for regular people who aspire the same glowing and even skin at a more reasonable cost!

Introducing GlutaMAX Lightening Soap with Glutathione! For only 175 pesos, GlutaMAX soap is the first and only soap in the Philippines to harness the power of NanoWhite Technology, a safe, effective and very powerful innovation in skin lightening for faster absorption of lightening ingredients and maximum effect to help you finally achieve that evened out skin tone you’ve always dreamed of! 

The effectiveness of GlutaMAX soap is also due to its ingredients, including Premium Glutathione (helps lighten and even out skin tone), Superox-C (helps you achieve healthier looking skin), and BeeTox (helps remove wrinkles and age spots)!

From November 1 to 30, 2019 only, get 25% off with every purchase of GlutaMAX soap at any Watsons branch by downloading the e-coupon from glutamax.com.ph and presenting it to the Watsons cashier to get a discount!

A 25% off e-coupon is also available for GlutaMAX Reduced Glutathione Capsules Blister Pack 10s.

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Fiery Style Soft Opening in Robinson's Magnolia

Hola to all my lovely readers! Hope your having a great weekend! This is my first time writing a restaurant review! You know what they say there's a first time for everything! I'm glad it was this time! Last day i am one of the lucky bloggers who got invited to attend a soft opening of Fiery Style and i got a chance to devour there mouthwatering dishes. Its a Mexican Style cuisine restaurant located in 3rd floor new wing Robinson's Magnolia.

Upon entering the restaurant, you will feel the Mexican spirit like its Cinco de Mayo all over again!

First we participated on an opening prayer, blessing and showering of coins for good luck.

Full Menu

With ukulele band playing Mexican songs

Next is my favorite part the food tasting! But wait photo first eat later, that's what food bloggers do right? So expect more photos down below. I came prepared i did not ate breakfast so that i can eat a full blast of meal. Yay!

First is the appetizer this one is a Fiery Nachos one of the best sellers Php 388.00. 

Choices of corn chips or potato chips, topped with nacho cheese sauce, gucamole, tomato salsa, refried beans, black olives, jalapenos and sour cream & choices of grilled jalapeno-lime chicken, Mexican chili beef, BBQ pulled pork or Barbecued beef brisket. La Sorpresa!

Baconator Php 238.00

6oz Beef patties topped with Bacon and Cheese served with fries and baconnaise.

8 Fiery Sizzling Combinationes

Sizzling Sisig ala Mexicana with Chicken Strips, Southwest Chips and your choice of rice,

Php 288.00

Sizzling Tender Beef Salpico with Baked Bone Marrow and your choice of rice. 

Php 268.00

5oz Rum Steak with Crispy Squid Rings, Half grilled tomato and your choice of rice.

Php 228.00

Sizzling Baja Mixed Seafood with Southwest Chips and your choice of rice.

Php 278.00

Quartered Fiery Grilled Jerk Chicken with Jalapeno side salad and your choice of rice.

Php 218.00

Grilled BBQ Ribs with grilled corn, onion rings and choice of rice.

Php 258.00

Grilled Porkchop with sauteed chunky tomatoes and garlic in Mango puree and your choice of rice.

Php 238.00

Barbequed beef ribs with Cajun fries, grilled corn and your choice of rice.

Php 248.00

Galleon of Bones

 A ship of BBQ Pork ribs, chicken wings and meaty pork hammers, Beef Ribs served with Southwest chips or our choices of fiery rice, coleslaw & Texan-style BBQ sauce. Php 928.00  Supremo 2-3 persons Php 1578.00 Ultimo 4-5 persons. 

Lord of the Wings

24 Chicken Wings, 8 of each, topped with the ff flavours:

- Hot Hot Hot Sauce & Jalapeno

- Don't say we didn't warn you!

-Nacho Cheese Sauce & Bacon

- Finger Licking good!

- Texan-Style BBQ

- A sticky treat!

Php 1198.00

Southwest Tortilla Pizza

Seafood Lover

Php 488.00

For all seafood lovers! This southwest pizza comes with shrimp, squid, black olives, fiery pizza sauce and cheese

Truffle Mushroom

Php 478.00

Must try Mexican pizza with truffle, topped with portobello mushrooms, white sauce and cheese.

Optional with bacon add Php 100.00

El Taco

Php 468.00

A Mexican twist of well loved pizza served on a crispy tortilla crust topped with chili taco beef, fresh tomatoes, ring onions, lettuce, olive oil, fiery pizza sauce, cheese and chilies (optional).

Mango Paloma

Php 178.00

Fresh Mangoes and lime with Tequila shaken to enriched the flavor and taste. Best served in glass with salted rim.

Strawberry Southwest Margarita 

Php 188.00

Fresh strawberries mixed with lemon & lime with tequila blended. Served with sugar on rim. 

Mango Southwest Margarita 

Php 178.00

Fresh mangoes mixed with lemon and lime with tequila blended. Served with sugar on rim.

Strawberry Paloma

Php 188.00

Fresh strawberries and lime with tequila shaken to enriched the flavors and taste. Best served with salted rim.

Steaks and Fajitas

Our Flamed-grilled beef steaks are seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper and southwest spices. All of our steaks are served on sizzling onions with mushrooms, half a grilled tomato with your choices of fries, chorizo fried rice. southwest rice or fiery beef rice.

Desserts

Freshly Baked Soft Brownie Ala Mode

Php 258.00

Baked soft chocolate brownie, served with vanilla ice cream and crushed tortilla.

New York Frozen Cheesecake

Php 228.00

Must try mouthwatering cheesecake!

Serve with caramel sauce

Southwest Churros

Php 238.00

Classic recipe with a twist!

Serve with vanilla or choco ice cream.

Chili Chocolate Fudge 

Php 278.00

Rich chocolate fudge cake, served with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce.

My Top Favorites & Food Recommendations 

First thing on my list is the appetizer its their famous Fiery Nachos its very crunchy with loaded of toppings. Next favorite is the main course Steak & Fajitas while i was eating it i heard the angels singing! I'm not even kidding you guys! Its so delicious! Its soft, tender and juicy no need to put gravy just sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Third on my list is the Combinationes, i like the quarted fiery grilled jerk chicken, sizzling sisig and baked bone marrow! They are the best! I can eat them all day! The burger and the mexican pizza is to die for! From the drinks i like the Strawberry Paloma its very refreshing! Last but not the least from the desserts hands down my number one favorite is the Brownie Ala Mode. 

Overall i will rate it 10 out of 10! This restaurant did not disappoint me, obviously i had a lot of favorites! Ambience is so good and very clean! The staff are all nice and pleasant! Service was fast with a great presentation! I'm still imagining the food while writing this blog! I will comeback again as a customer and i will bring my family and friends with me, looking forward to try their other menus!

Before i leave the restaurant i had to take a group photo with my fellow food bloggers, Mr Darwin and Mr Philip from Fiery Style. It was nice meeting you all! We are all girls in the group i had a great time talking to them. 

It was an honor meeting and interviewed Mr Philip Danao a Filipino Franchise Owner of Fiery Style, from being a former OFW to becoming a successful entrepreneur you are truly an inspiration sir! 

Last but not the least thank you to Mr Darwin from marketing and Ms Claire from Mplify for assisting us. This food tasting event would not be possible without the invitation of Sir Migs from Mplify. I did not met him yet because i have to leave early. Maybe next time sir i will see you in person. Thank you for having me! It was a wonderful experience! 

Are you craving now with all my food photos? What are you waiting for tried it and let the taste do the talking! They currently have 17 branches from Metro Manila & Metro South. 

For more details, updates and promos like https://www.facebook.com/fierystyle/ Official Facebook Page and follow https://www.instagram.com/fierystyle/ Official Instagram Account. 

#fierystyle

#fierystylerobinsonmagnolia

I will close this blog with one of my favorite quotes to live by from Julia Child 

"People who love to eat are always the best people"

Thank you for your time and until my next food adventures!

McDonald's Coke Glass Collection 2019

Starting Oct 11, McDonald's Philippines gives its customers a chance to color their days with the 2019 McDonald's Coke Glasses! Add fun and color to your day with Coke Glass colors that truly reflect your vibe. The limited edition glasses are a sleek design in six colors: Gray, Purple, Peach, Green, Pink, and Blue.

Start your collection now by just adding P45 per glass for any meal with a Coca-Cola product! Visit any McDonald's store nationwide! You can purchase the Coke Glasses via dine-in, take-out, or Drive-Thru.

Color your day with the complete set of the 2019 McDonald's Coke Glasses! Which color are you eyeing? Share your collection by tagging #McDoCokeGlass2019 and @mcdo_PH on Twitter and Instagram and @McDoPH on Facebook.

Plan A McDonald's Party With Marian Rivera & Daughter Zia

PHILIPPINES - September 2019 - Kids always look forward to birthday party celebrations, but there’s no denying that the planning process can be intimidating for parents. For those who want to give the best birthday bash for their children but don’t know where to start, look no further as McDonald’s offers a hassle-free way to plan a party!

Marian Rivera-Dantes and daughter Zia choose McDo Party

Take it from Marian Rivera-Dantes herself, who is seen in this new video by McDonald’s, having a breeze as she and Zia takes us through their party planning process!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQNrg_TsTe8

As one of the top birthday party destinations for kids, McDonald’s aims to make party planning as stress-free as possible. Parents can rely on McDonald’s hands-on party planners, known as Guest Experience Leaders, to stay on top of the party details from start to finish, so parents can take a back seat from the stress of planning and just enjoy milestone moments as much as they should be enjoyed.

McDo Party: Planning in 4 easy steps

Step 1: Choose a McDonald’s branch, date, and time
What’s great about McDonald’s is that there are 450+ branches you can choose from, depending on
your party requirements! May it be a small group of 30 or a bigger guest list of 100; a party in the
morning, afternoon, or night; you’ll surely find a McDonald’s branch that will fit your needs!

Step 2: Choose your party theme
Kids love parties with a theme. At McDonald’s there are five options to choose from:
Ronald and the Gang, Happy, Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Thomas & Friends! This means your party will have a themed backdrop, invitations, party hats, activity sheets, game prizes and giveaways. And no matter what party theme you choose, an appearance of a McDonald’s character is already included in the package!

Step 3: Choose your favorite McDonald’s food
Get ready to serve a mouth-watering feast for your guests by selecting your McDonald’s favorites! Meal packages start at Php125 per person, proving great value for money.

Step 4: Lock in the payment
Once you’ve picked out your venue, date & time, theme, and food, all you’ll have to do is to settle a minimal reservation fee. Pay it via cash or credit card and you’re all good to go!

To learn more on how you can host your next party without the stress, visit mcdoparty.com.ph or visit any Mcdonald's store near you!