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Strict safety measures welcome Mang Inasal diners

As parts of the country steadily ease restrictions on community quarantines, the restaurant industry is also preparing to resume dine-in services which have been placed on hold because of the extended lockdown.

People have been longing to enjoy a meal at their favorite dining places, but many still feel apprehensive and cautious.

Donning masks, face shields and gloves, the Mang Inasal store team is ready and committed to serve customers visiting the restaurant for dine-in or takeout.

One well-loved Pinoy restaurant that has been preparing to welcome back its loyal customers is Mang Inasal, reputed for its bestselling nuot-sa-ihaw sarap Chicken Inasal. Knowing how much people have missed their favorite Mang Inasal meals and seeking to allay their fears, Mang Inasal has set in place strict protocols to ensure delicious food and safe dining experience for their customers.

Each customer undergoes a mandatory temperature check and passes through a foot bath disinfection mat as they enter the store.

Anyone who wants to enter the store must wear a face mask. The customer’s temperature will be checked and only those with temperature of 37.5-degree Centigrade and below will be allowed to enter. A footbath disinfection mat is also placed at the entrance. Only a limited number of customers are allowed inside the store at any given time. Sanitizers are provided for customers at the door entrance, counter table and wash area for their use.

Floor markings are placed to guide customers on proper physical distancing.

In keeping with the Department of Trade and Industry guidelines, Mang Inasal is requesting customers to fill out a Customer Health Form before being allowed to enter the store.

Counter barriers keep both store crew and customers safe.

For in-store safety, physical distancing is closely monitored as floor markers set one-meter distance for counter queues. Contact-less payment is enforced with the use of acrylic cash tray and acrylic barriers. Meanwhile, foot knobs are used as restroom doors, and regular disinfection of facilities and the sanitation of workers form part of Mang Inasal’s stringent safety protocols.

Mang Inasal encourages electronic, cashless transactions.

Dine-in customers are enjoined to be seated apart for physical distancing purposes. One-meter table-to-table distance segregates diners while in selected Mang Inasal stores a table barrier is placed for face-to-face dining.

For customers opting to do cash payments, trays are provided for contact-less transactions.

Store crew sanitize the door and door handles every 30 minutes even as they pursue intensified cleaning and sanitation of fixtures and facilities. Similarly, heightened safety protocols for food preparation and handling—on top of existing procedures that are already thorough—are also being implemented. These include the crew wearing face mask, face shield, and gloves; handwashing and sanitation every hour and when necessary; and the appointment of a Hygiene Ambassador – a crew member wearing an identifying button pin and personal protective equipment and who go around reminding crew and diners of the safety measures. The Hygiene Ambassador himself cleans and disinfects the tables after every use.

To further ensure customer safety, wrapped rice is served for unli-rice orders. Meanwhile, selected Mang Inasal stores have placed barriers on the table for face-to-face dining.

Even the serving of unli-rice has been modified for safety purposes. Those who place unli-rice orders will be automatically served two cups of rice. Should they ask for more rice, the crew in charge will provide extra wrapped rice. Meanwhile pre-portioned condiments are served together with the ordered meal.

All these show that Mang Inasal not only serves good food enjoyed by many, but it also has the safety and well-being of its stakeholders as a priority.

All open public surfaces within the Mang Inasal store are cleaned and disinfected by a designated Hygiene Ambassador.

“We know how much everyone has missed dining at Mang Inasal,” says Business Unit Head Jojo P. Subido. “As we work towards the gradual return of in-store dining, we make sure to put our stakeholders at ease by placing their welfare as our top priority. In instituting all these precautions, we kept in mind our customers’ needs and concerns so that they can enjoy the Mang Inasal experience once again—safely and comfortably. We look forward to welcoming you back to our stores.”

A designated Mang Inasal Hygiene Ambassador reminds the store team to wash their hands every hour and sanitize every 30 minutes. He also conducts the cleaning and disinfection of the dining tables after every use.

As of this writing, over 80 per cent of Mang Inasal stores around the country are open for dine-in.

Meanwhile, customers from Metro Manila can continue enjoying Mang Inasal meals by placing their orders through #7-3333 or via GrabFood, Foodpanda, and LalaFood. They can also place their orders through Jose, the Mang Inasal Chatbot in Facebook Messenger.

They can likewise go to selected Mang Inasal stores for takeout or for Park, Pickup and Go arrangements.

Few days ago, I decided to dine-in and bought meals that I am craving for it at Mang Inasal store somewhere in Paranaque. I enjoyed my dining since the store is doing their part of the guidelines during the community quarantine for the prevention of COVID-19.

REFERENCE:

John Paulo Ondra Caparros

Public Relations Department

Strategic works, Inc.

+638937472 | +639173068591

john.caparros@stratworks.ph

2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

June 24, 2020
Swipe, Match, and Win: Play Shopee Candy and Win a Brand New Laptop and Smartphone at Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta Sale

From June 22 to July 7, users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend and redeem amazing prizes weekly with Shopee Candy.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches a new in-app game, Shopee Candy, just in time for Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta Sale. Shopee Candy players can redeem prizes, win cashback vouchers, and earn Shopee coins. From June 22 to July 7, shoppers can look forward to free shipping on selected stores, flash deals, and fantastic promotions from leading brands at Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta Sale.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are excited to introduce our latest in-app game, Shopee Candy, just in time for Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta. Shopee will continue to provide users with more rewarding games and entertaining offers as Filipinos continue to play, work, and shop from home.”

Shopee Candy

Shopee Candy is an easy switch-and-match game that appeals to users of all ages. Players simply have to switch and match candies to achieve the goal of each level before running out of moves.

Participants can earn as many points as they can get and redeem their rewards after the game. Users can stand a chance to win Shopee coins, cashback vouchers, and special prizes, including a Samsung Gear VR, A&S S200 Slim HD TV, Xiaomi Mi A3, FUN SNAP iDol Drone FHD, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Nextbook Flexx 11 2-in-1 laptop and a Huawei Nova 3.

Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta

From June 22 to July 7, Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta offers up to 90% off on select items, weekly flash deals, and promos as low as ₱9. Users can look out for exclusive offers from leading brands such as Globe, Pampers, Nestle, Unilever, Maybelline, Wyeth, and The SM Store.

Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

REFERENCE:

Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

June 22, 2020
Millennials pursue nighttime passions, hobbies thanks to smartphones

For most people, 2020 will undoubtedly be an unforgettable year, not only because of the life-changing impact the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, but also how it has brought out the best in everyone, including millennials.

More than three months into their quarantined lives amid the new normal, millennials have discovered the perks of working from home—minus time-consuming and tiresome commute routines, they now have plenty of time and energy, especially at night, to pursue their hobbies and passions. Here are some examples:

Active living

With gyms and sports centers temporarily closed, millennials are still able to sweat it out at home, thanks to online workout programs. Yoga, boxing, and high-intensity interval training are some activities they indulge in after work. And with workout apps available in the vivo app store, millennials need not worry about doing routine exercises or plateauing anymore.

Making bread

While some people are making some “bread” out of sidelines and online freelance work, young professionals have also been making bread, literally. Ube pandesal with cheese, artisan bread, and sourdough, are just some of many creations home-bakers have been making the past few months, attributed to videos and recipes available online.

Jamming and crafting

With their powerful processors and huge memory, smartphones like the vivo V19 Neo which has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE Octa-core processor and 8GB RAM, have become digital recording studios and art canvasses which young artists use to create content—even remotely collaborating with other artists—and promote their work online.

Gaming

Gone are the days when one had to buy consoles just to play the latest games with friends. Today, smartphones’ gaming features, such as the vivo V19 Neo’s Ultra-game mode and Multi-Turbo Acceleration Technology, enable lag-free gameplay and gaming optimization, allowing millennials to fully immerse in virtual worlds and be hooked to online games.

Capturing twilight

With plenty of subjects to shoot at home and a magnificent and ever-changing background in the night sky, millennials have discovered endless possibilities to look for art in the dark—especially with devices that can capture clear and stunning images despite low-light. Such is the vivo V19 Neo, whose super night mode and super night selfie algorithms harness a 32MP front camera and rear AI quad cameras, to reduce noise and enhance clarity in the dark.

Take back and ignite your night

These are just among many passions that millennials have explored in the first half of the year. Have you explored your night-time passions already? Take back and ignite your night with the all-new vivo V19 Neo, now available at vivo’s flagship stores in Shopee and Lazada for just P17,999.

About vivo

vivo is a leading global technology company that is product-driven with core businesses including smart terminals and intelligent services. vivo is committed to connecting users to the digital world by designing exciting and trendsetting smart mobile products and services which integrate technology and fashion in unique and creative ways. Adhering to its core values, which include “Benfen”, “innovation” and “consumer orientation”, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy to achieve its vision of becoming a leading, long-lasting, world-class enterprise.

vivo’s headquarters is located in Dongguan, China, with 9 R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo and San Diego. These centers focus on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, artificial intelligence, photography, design and other emerging fields. vivo has also set up five production hubs across China, South Asia and Southeast Asia, which manufacture over 200 million smartphones every year. As of 2019, vivo has developed its sales network across more than 30 countries and regions, attracting more than 300 million active users worldwide.

REFERENCE:

Erika Garcia

StratWorks, Inc.

June 21, 2020
#DearPa: A Quirky and Heartwarming Ode this Father’s Day

On his special day, bring the spotlight to the one and only man of the house who always makes the family smile, laugh, and see the silver lining in every situation, especially during tough times.

Each dad has an unparalleled quirky humor, whose optimism will always be a source of strength and comfort for his family. Through the ups and downs, dads never fail to make the family break into laughter with their signature dad jokes and silly antics. That’s why on his special day, PLDT Home sends a reminder to celebrate the funny guy of the home and play along with his silliness with the latest #StoriesAtHome video, #DearPa.

PLDT Home’s latest campaign video is an open love letter of gratitude and appreciation showing just how much the family loves his mischievousness and jokes – no matter how good or embarrassing they are. Because it seems that dads always have something new on their sleeves, the short film begins with a father getting ready for the day, dressing up to the nines, and setting up his phone on the table. In an amusing turn of events though, the dad stretches and begins breaking out his awkward dance moves in front of the camera, trying the latest bust a move online dance craze.

The comical video displays dad at his best, perfectly capturing his personality as an entertainer and comedian who uplifts the family in spite of hard times. It showcases that no matter how embarrassing it may be, it’s OK to let dad have fun with his jokes and completely embrace his uniqueness.

This Father’s Day, PLDT Home honors all dads who have been the source of inspiration and optimism in the family. Show your gratitude to your dads with a warm hug and gratitude for all the unique ways he shows his love for you.

To watch the Father’s Day video, visit this link.

REFERENCE:

JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

Sr. Media Relations Officer

StratWorks, Inc.

0927 027 8975

June 20, 2020
Jollibee’s “Send A Meal” service makes bulk purchase of food for front liners and affected communities more accessible and convenient
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about challenges and difficulties on a global scale, it has also given way for people to foster heroism especially to those who serve the front lines. Individuals and organizations continue to exhibit compassion by giving out food and other essentials to front liners and other affected communities.

To help individuals and groups in their food distribution efforts, Jollibee introduced the “Send A Meal: Bulk Order Service”. This initiative offers a systematic and easy way for benefactors to order select Jollibee meals in bulk, conveniently pay for them, and have them picked up or delivered straight to their intended recipients.

The Jollibee products interested parties may choose from are:

Jollibee – Share A Meal Bulk Order Products:
- 1-pc. Chickenjoy
- 1-pc. Burgersteak
- Jolly Spaghetti
- Yumburger
Payments can be made through online transfer or bank deposits. Delivery fees will also be waived for orders worth PHP 3,000 and above per recipient.

Those who want to avail of this special service can email their bulk orders and inquiries to sendameal@jollibee.com.ph for Jollibee meals.

REFERENCE:

John Paulo Ondra Caparros

Public Relations Department

Strategic works, Inc.

+638937472 | +639173068591

john.caparros@stratworks.ph

2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH
June 19, 2020
Shopee Supports the Development of Tech Talent with Shopee Code League, the First-Ever Regional Virtual Coding Competition

From June 8 to August 1, tech enthusiasts can broaden their knowledge, upgrade their skills, and increase exposure as they connect with like-minded people across the region.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has launched Shopee Code League, a first of its kind ‘Code from Home’ challenge made available across the region. This initiative offers tech enthusiasts an opportunity to learn and upgrade their skills as the demand for tech talents continues to rise.

A two-month-long program, Shopee Code League is an online coding challenge that includes weekly competitions and digital training workshops open to all students and professionals. Through this initiative, all tech enthusiasts will get equal access to learning opportunities, including the chance to work on real data sets and challenges in the tech industry. Registered participants will also have the opportunity to attend numerous free online training workshops touching on topics including data analytics and data science. Participants will also gain access to talks by industry leaders, including Andrei D. Coronel Ph.D., Chair in the Department of Information Systems & Computer Science. He will be sharing his views on the importance of technology and nurturing the next generation of tech talent.

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are excited to help tech enthusiasts learn and upgrade their skills from home through the Shopee Code League. Shopee has successfully organized past coding challenges, and we are taking it a step further by bringing tech communities from across the region together for the first time virtually. Shopee Code League aims to help potential tech talents to make a difference in the tech community. We will continue to empower the growth of tech talents and develop a tech ecosystem that will drive the Philippine digital economy forward.”

Registration is open until June 30. For more information about the Shopee Code League, please visit https://careers.shopee.sg/codeleague/.

REFERENCE:

Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PROI

June 18, 2020
Five Types of Dads We Love to Spend Time with at Home Now

Dads may differ in personalities. There are those who are strict, lenient, and there are those who are very quirky and playful. But there’s one common characteristic that we love about them: they will always have a funny “dad joke” or two on-hand whenever we need them.

Before being quarantined at home, dads were busybodies, waking up at five in the morning and going to work for their daily grind. However, the situation in the past few months has required them to stay at home, finding ways to adjust to their new normal, thus exposing and unveiling his all-so-unique charms and quirks for the cringe-worthy enjoyment of the whole family. With Father’s Day around the corner, here’s a tribute to the types of dads everyone has encountered during quarantine:

The BTS (Behind-the-Scene) Dad

He’s the kind of person who loves to work behind the scenes – lenient enough to let the kids discover new things on their own and amply quiet when the wife takes the centerstage for the talk (LOL!). Now that he’s working remotely at home, he’d spend most of his days in his “hidden-from-the-kids” station, answering emails on his laptop, attending online meetings, and even spending sleepless nights catching up with tasks. He does it all to provide for the family during these trying times. And while he is certainly working behind the scenes at home, he knows when to take his breaks and spend time with his family – whether it’s sharing meals on the table, helping the kids with their home studies, or enjoying a relaxing afternoon with his wife.

The Mom’s Right-Hand Man

Dads love food and there are those who are a natural pro at cooking and know their way around the kitchen. But there are also dads who have spent quarantine trying to level up their cooking skills and watching cooking videos online. He is the type who brings his phone to the kitchen, with the latest cooking video playing as he cooks and follows the recipe. Often, the mom and the kids have to stay by his side and make sure he does not make a mess in the kitchen.

The Home Masterchef

Dads love food and there are those who are a natural pro at cooking and know their way around the kitchen. But there are also dads who have spent quarantine trying to level up their cooking skills and watching cooking videos online. He is the type who brings his phone to the kitchen, with the latest cooking video playing as he cooks and follows the recipe. Often, the mom and the kids have to stay by his side and make sure he does not make a mess in the kitchen.

The “Peer-ent”: Ever reliable peer everyone runs to

These days, dads have adopted a new and modern parenting style known as ‘peer-renting’. This allows them to become their kids’ trusted friend, being the one they run to for helpful advice, for when they are heartbroken, or for when they feel down. He is the best at communicating, has a unique humor, and knows the right words to lighten the mood. During quarantine, he has been listening to his kids’ stories, relearning their interests and joining in their favorite activities – whether it is bingeing a TV series or playing a video game.

The Hypebeast Dad

He is the type of dad who is always excited to share the hype at home. He has probably bought the newest video games and gadgets, and stayed up all night playing with his kids. He also loves being updated with the latest online trends so that he will never miss out on a fun discussion at home. As embarrassing as it can be, he even knows TikTok challenges and is always game to record if he gets the chance. Truly, it is the dads who have made life in quarantine easier and better for the family with their corny jokes and dance moves to show. And with strong connection powered by PLDT Home, you can celebrate with them on his special day and make more fun moments by watching the most viral pranks and enjoying online trends he’d surely want to add to his long list of funny stunts.

REFERENCE:

JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

Sr. Media Relations Officer

StratWorks, Inc.

0927 027 8975

June 18, 2020
Robinsons Bank wins PH ‘Fastest Growing Commercial Bank’ for the 2nd time

Robinsons Bank once again wins as the “Fastest Growing Commercial Bank— Philippines 2020” in 6th Global Business Outlook Awards, securing a back-to-back win of a highly-coveted recognition.

Geared towards creating a more significant presence in the banking industry, RBank has maintained a sound financial performance since the rollout of Roadmap 2020 in 2015 when President Elfren Antonio S. Sarte took over the bank’s leadership.

RBank continues to make waves in the industry as the Bank’s profitability continues to be on the uptrend.

In 2019, RBank’s revenues grew by 28% from its 2018 performance, registering a total of Php 8.1 billion, driven by a 17% expansion in its gross loan portfolio. RBank’s total net income in 2019 rose to Php 719.4M, marking a 127% increase.

The 6th Global Business Outlook Awards aims to recognize the excellence shown by various companies from all around the world in both the private and public sectors, highlighting the innovation, creativity, and exceptional performance that they have shown.

SEE: Robinsons Bank wins Fastest Growing Commercial Bank – Philippines 2020

Expanding products and increasing visibility

Early last year, RBank launched the IPONsurance®, an interest-bearing deposit account that comes with free life insurance. Its coverage extends up to four times the average daily balance (ADB). It is designed to provide Filipinos with better choices and a more comfortable and more affordable path towards a financially secure future.

Additionally, RBank also launched a co-branded product with Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), the Robinsons Cashback Card. The Robinsons Cashback Card lets clients enjoy a shopping experience that’s more rewarding as they earn up to 3% cashback when they shop in RRHI affiliated stores, and up to 1% cashback on non-affiliated merchants.

RBank Sign Up – an irresistible convenience

Get ready to have your bank account in just minutes!

Boasting an all-digital process of opening an account, RBank Sign Up requires only one (1) government-issued ID, uses facial recognition and real-time ID detection for a hassle-free experience. Clients can also get their account details in minutes after completing the account opening process.

All these done without ever having to visit a branch.

RBank Digital – online banking

Robinsons Bank is continuously enhancing “RBank Digital” — its online banking platform — to ensure a convenient home-banking experience for users. Aside from the regular transactions that online banking can do, such as fund transfers, balance inquiry, transaction history, bills payment, and more.

With the new upgrades in its online banking feature, users can now view their credit card transactions in real-time, and soon be able to transfer funds through a QR code and even enjoy the QR – a “QuickR way” to pay in participating stores online.

Embracing an award-winning year

Robinsons Bank gained (8) awards for 2019 at both the international and local levels.

The Bank was recognized for its exemplary performance as a commercial bank, earning the titles “Best Commercial Bank in the Philippines 2019” from the International Banker and “Fastest Growing Commercial Bank—Philippines 2019” as awarded by the Global Business Outlook (GBO).

Additionally, in 2019, the Simple Savings Deposit Account was awarded as the Most Innovative Banking Product by the GBO and the Most Financially Inclusive Program by the Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines. The Robinsons Bank DOS Mastercard was also named as the Most Innovative Credit Card product by the GBO. RBank was also recognized by Visa to have the Highest Number of Contactless Transactions – Acquiring in 2019.

As January 2020 rolled in, the Robinsons Bank Treasury team received the “2019 Project of the Year” award for its Treasury IT Solutions Optics project. The award was given by Finastra, the third largest FinTech company in the world. Lastly, in February, Robinsons Bank’s Annual Report 2018 won a Silver Anvil in the 55th Anvil Awards.

With RBank, the future is bright

For two consecutive years, Robinsons Bank was awarded the “Fastest Growing Commercial Bank – Philippines 2020” at the 6th Global Business Outlook Awards confirming the aggressive rise of RBank amidst industry challenges.

More so, it projects the trust and confidence of its depositors and investors in the bank and its commitment to service excellence.

Even with the challenges posed by the “new normal”, RBank remains committed to its customers with the continued enhancement of its products and services, embracing digitalization even more, in order to respond with agility and swiftness to the changing needs of the customers in the midst of the challenges.

As RBank chairman, Lance Gokongwei puts it, “We will navigate through these uncertain times and find new ways to deepen our relationship with you by providing services that will help strengthen your financial position”.

Putting customers at the heart of every product, RBank continues to provide financial solutions that empower every Filipino to dream big for their future. At Robinsons Bank, we bring banking closer to you while bringing you closer to your dreams.

Robinsons Bank is the financial services arm of the JG Summit Group of Companies, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. It currently ranks 18th among universal and commercial banks in the country, with assets amounting to Php 131.088 Bn as of December 2019.

For inquiries and concerns, you may reach Robinsons Bank through its Customer Care Center at (02) 8637-CARE (2273) or domestic toll-free 1-800-10-637-CARE (2273); or visit its website at www.robinsonsbank.com.ph. Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/robinsonsbank/ and follow them on Twitter @RBankCorp for the latest promo.

REFERENCE:

Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PRO

June 15, 2020