Make your ‘Revenge Travel’ Easy with the First-Ever Filipino-Owned Booking App

The pandemic disrupted life and plans; there were “lost time” as millennial and generation Z would describe it. It was time away from friends and family, away from different pursuits - one of which is travelling. But as COVID-19 restrictions have started to ease, travel, once highly restrictive and prohibitive, has become possible again.

If there’s anything better than travelling again, it’s the build-up. Daydreaming of the perfect destination, scrolling through unique places to stay, and browsing travel guides for the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants and local must-sees are all opportunities to start wanderlusting before you’ve even packed your bags.

But when does the journey begin? While planning may sometimes be overwhelming - mapping out nitty gritty flights, connections, accommodation, and a whole lot of pit stops. But, for today’s travellers, expectations are always set by non-travel experiences. They want flexible solutions with a simple click experience.

Both local and foreign tourists are in for a treat as the first-ever Filipino-owned booking app is set to launch next year to help travellers explore the Philippines with ease. Happy Hotels will give you easy, accessible, and packed information about your favourite local destinations. They have teamed up with the best, budget-friendly, and most accessible hotels nationwide. Its features include but are not limited to comparing prices, finding hotels with your specific requirements, determining the best accommodation through the app’s rating and review system, and different activities you can do in your favorite destinations.

What’s even more exciting is that the app empowers local hotel owners to showcase what real “Filipino hospitality” is and at the same time gives the opportunity to local workers and communities. Happy Hotels aims to bring everyone a smile by giving a wide range of choices from hotels, resorts, restaurants, and destinations at the tip of your fingertips.

To know more about Happy Hotels and its official app launch, please visit their Official Instagram page and/or website.

Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge to open with Maria Ozawa

“Join me in celebrating the opening of the Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge. I’m inviting everyone to attend. There’ll be a lot of fun activities in store. See you there!” ~Maria Ozawa

On December 30th, just before the year's end, Asia's newest sports and entertainment hub, Mansion Sports and Entertainment Group (MSEG), will open its first Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge, a high-end sports bar and restaurant, in the Philippines.

Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge, which is in the center of Makati City's central business district, will host a "Maria Invites!" soft launch party. which will be hosted by Maria Ozawa, a well-known entrepreneur. At seven in the evening, the doors will open.

Maria Invites is an event to be attended by various local press and media companies, prominent influencers and bloggers, popular local personalities, well-known DJs and will be open to the public. They will be joined by Maria Ozawa from start to finish. 

Attendees will be in for a treat as some of the highlights of the event will be the food tasting with Maria Ozawa and Chef Sean and a tour of the bar's interior.

Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge caters to a variety of moods for an enjoyable evening. Get to enjoy beer and billiards at M Bar, sponsored by Budweiser; watch your favorite sports events from the gigantic TV wall at Mansion Sports Bar or the Tequila Bar, sponsored by Patron; experience an intimate evening at the M Lounge, the cocktail lounge sponsored by Chivas Regal. Two VIP rooms are also available for exclusive and private functions. VIP room 1, named after Maria Ozawa, is sponsored by Martel and VIP room 2 is sponsored by Royal Salute. 

Additionally, the bar houses a karaoke facility and other forms of entertainment, making it the go-to-place for viewing parties and big celebrations. Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge also hosts popular DJs and their famous mixes for a more exciting night.

Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge is not just a sports bar. It is where food is redefined, where drinks are reconstructed, and where fun is reimagined. 

Visit Mansion Sports website: www.mansionsports.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mansion-sports-entertainment-group

ABOUT Mansion Sports & Entertainment Group

Mansion Sports & Entertainment Group (MSEG) is a sports and lifestyle advocacy that promotes and invests in sports clubs and centers around Asia. The group is a new player in the sports and entertainment industry establishing its footprint through sports clubs in basketball, badminton, and soccer. MSEG aims to be Asia's premier hub for entertainment by partnering with various sports centers in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand while venturing into multiple investments in the F&B business across Asia.

Camella caps off 2022 strategic expansion with three consecutive launches

Camella, the country’s largest homebuilder, wraps up its 2022 strategic expansion plan and    celebration of its 45 years through successful launches of two vertical villages: Camella Manors Frontera in Davao City and Camella Manors Upstate in Bay, Laguna, as well as a horizontal  development, Camella Alta Santiago in Santiago City, Isabela.

Consecutively held this month, these launches fortify Camella’s dominance in the national housing market and affirm its commitment of building the perfect homes for Filipinos and their families. 

The Rise of Vertical Villages

Aptly titled “Vibe,” the launch of Camella Manors Upstate in Bay, Laguna signals an upshift in the life of students in the municipality. The 2.5-hectare vertical village is the first lifestyle condominium in Laguna’s first capital.

Camella Manors Upstate Launch

The launch of Camella Manors Frontera ushers in the rise of innovation in mega cities, where the conveniences offered by technological advancements combine seamlessly with the invigorating natural landscapes of the countryside. A future-ready vertical village, the six towers of Camella Manors Frontera offer smart home features along wellness facilities that appeal to     individuals with different lifestyle needs.  

Camella Manors Frontera in Davao City

Camella Manors Soleia, the very first condominium development rising in the Caraga region, caps its third year with the topping off of its first tower. 

Camella Manors Soleia in Butuan City celebrates third anniversary with a topping off activity.

Camella is making bold moves and investing in emergent areas nationwide. With a number of cities already in queue for major developments, the brand is ready to capitalize on their looming progress.

Expanding House and Lot Communities

Completing Camella’s portfolio of successful launches this year is Camella Alta Santiago, a house-and-lot expansion of Camella’s domain in town. Fit for families and lifestyles looking for larger spaces, Camella Alta Santiago is replete with modern lifestyle amenities and landscaped open-air areas. This is where residents can find countless opportunities for leisure, recreation, business, and education. 

These house and lot developments and vertical villages are highly sought after as both an investment and home to create the best memories in.

Future-looking Dreamscapes

For more than 45 years, Camella has been building high-quality, great-value homes, creating the sanctuaries where Filipinos can raise their families or enjoy their golden years. The Camella properties are beautifully themed communities with landscaped spaces, lifestyle facilities, and business establishments integrated into the neighborhoods.

Every “Camella” is strategically located near business districts, transportation hubs, schools, places of worship, shopping centers, clinics, churches, and entertainment centers so as to provide its residents with the most delightful experiences.

With close to five decades in property development, Camella has become the quintessential Filipino housing brand. The dream is to be able to build a home wherever any Filipino wishes to live and raise his family. To date, there are now communities in 47 provinces and 149 cities and municipalities, housing over half a million families––making Camella the Filipino real estate brand with the widest geographic reach.

 

Camella solidified its position as the country’s property developer via competitive pricing, excellent build quality, ideal locations, and aggressive marketing campaigns that continue to speak to and of the hopes of the brand’s market. 

For more information on Camella communities nationwide, visit www.camella.com.ph. Like and follow @CamellaOfficial on Facebook and Instagram.

A Heritage of Giving

The history of Negros Occidental is rife with opportunities to lend a hand to others. What may have first seemed like a reasonable gesture of a farm owner looking out for a farm worker has, over time, become ingrained in a mentality that tends toward helping whenever possible. This holiday month, the Negros Season of Culture brings to the center of celebrations the works of NGOs whose missions have become modern-day conduits of this heritage of giving.

 

O Senyor Tagbalay!

We celebrate the arrival of good news by singing the account of Christ's birth. According to Hiligaynon musical custom, the song O Senyor Tagbalay! opens the daigon or caroling, repeating Joseph's request for Mary to have a room. The singers of the De La Salle Chorale contribute their voices to plead with everyone to open their doors to love and the Christ child in front of the imposing façade of the Provincial Capitol of Negros Occidental. Singers from the Kalipay Negrense Foundation and Suntown Camp Foundation are joining the chorale. Children battling cancer and other critical conditions find solace at Suntown. Kalipay is a home for abused and abandoned children. We hope you think of them this Christmas.

 

Making Artisans of Hope

Our Christmas trees are now more often decorated with ornaments made by local handicraft artisans than with imported items in recent years. Their aggressively artistic creations aim to attract customers, offer artists a chance at a stable living, and support feeding and educational initiatives. These "artisans of hope," who have received training and encouragement from the Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation, reflect our shared goal to give, making each of us producers of hope for those who lack it. See what Santa’s elves have been busy with in Making Artisans of Hope.

 

Kusinera Diaries

We frequently overlook the person who makes our New Year's celebrations "happy." No, not now. We honor a specific person who has contributed to our heritage, from the kitchens of our historic hacienda homes to the kitchens of our contemporary subdivision homes, as we get closer to 2023. A three-part documentary series called Kusinera Diaries pays homage to one of the most important figures in the Negrenses' traditional home: the cook. Of course, favorite holiday family fare is a part of this tale as well. More importantly though, we appreciate the role the kusinera plays in our kitchens and its contributions. Many of them have given us their entire productive lives.  Many more have chosen not to get married in order to spend more time with our families. And so, meet Dhalia, Alicia, and Dominga. Let them take you to a Happy New Year. 

Style Meets Warmth in UNIQLO’s Latest HEATTECH Collection

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO is keeping Filipinos stylish and warm amidst their holiday travels with its latest HEATTECH collection.

The thermal clothing line HEATTECH from UNIQLO is made of bio-warming material that turns body moisture into heat. It retains warmth without becoming bulky, making it the ideal addition to your winter outfit. There are three different levels of warmth retention included in the collection: HEATTECH, HEATTECH Extra Warm, and HEATTECH Ultra Warm are three examples.

The HEATTECH products of the brand are the ideal travel companion for the winter holidays. It keeps people warm while they do different things, which is great for people who like to move around and travel a lot; or on the other hand the smooth voyager who loves to tour and move slowly.

Additionally, it is the ideal accessory for a variety of looks. With HEATTECH accessories, users can look stylish while remaining warm. Some items also give their layered looks the right amount of color, making them ideal for places like the office, air-conditioned malls, and movie theaters.

FIND THE RIGHT HEATTECH PRODUCT

Men’s HEATTECH Ultra Warm Tights

UNIQLO listened to customer feedback and updated the HEATTECH Ultra Warm Tights with an improved stretch for more effortless movement. A deodorization feature that gives security of all-day freshness was also added. Its stitching and skin-hugging fit are well thought out, allowing one to wear it comfortably under pants.

Men's and Women’s HEATTECH Cotton Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The soft stretchy fabric of this shirt has a brushed interior made of 100% cotton. It has been updated with a smoother fabric with DRY technology making it more comfortable to wear. The classic crew neck makes this a versatile piece and can be layered or worn as inner wear.

Men’s HEATTECH Cotton Tights (Extra Warm)

The high-performance fabric of these tights has ultra-stretch properties and a 100% cotton lining for exceptional comfort. It has also been updated with a deodorization feature for added freshness. These tights have a perfect fit in which it stays hidden under outer layers.

Women’s HEATTECH Seamless Ribbed Turtleneck

The ribbed fabric of this turtleneck is thin yet warm to the touch. Its seamless design produces a comfortable and stretchy fit and it softly hugs the neck to give added warmth. There are different hues to choose from so the turtleneck adds a pop of color when layered under jackets.

Women’s HEATTECH Ultra Warm Leggings

These leggings are UNIQLO’s warmest leggings so far. It offers superior comfort with its fuzzy brushed lining and soft and stretchy fabric. These can be worn even under slim-fit pants without feeling unwieldy.

Women’s HEATTECH Ultra Warm Crew Neck T-Shirt

UNIQLO upgraded its fabric with a flat knit for a more comfortable and flattering look as its stretchiness and fluffy brushed surface were kept. Its narrow collar can be hidden under layers of clothing or shown as an accent.

Women’s HEATTECH Cotton Leggings

The brushed surface of these leggings is made of 100% cotton which is gentle on the skin. UNIQLO improved the brushed texture to make it even softer. The leggings’ full-length coverage will keep anyone warm down to the ankles.

Women’s HEATTECH Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The HEATTECH Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt has been revamped with a high gauge, denser, less transparent, and beautifully knit fabric. It is also soft and stretchy for maximum comfort and the t-shirt style collar gives it a casual look.

For more updates on the collection, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com/ph. You can also download the UNIQLO APP via Google Play Store or Apple Store to experience the benefits of UNIQLO shopping anytime and anywhere, including the click and collect and self-checking of inventory features.

Follow UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph), and Instagram (instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST (Plus T), Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.3 trillion yen for the 2022 fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 (US $16.6 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2022 rate of $1 = 138.7 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. #BloggersPhilippines

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. In 2010 UNIQLO established a social business in Bangladesh together with the Grameen Bank and currently there are around 20 Grameen-UNIQLO stores, mostly located in Dhaka.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.  For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

How to make your holiday break more awesome

Each year, we can only take a limited number of days off from deadlines. Even though we have days off on long weekends and special holidays, Christmas is the only time of year when we can truly pause, spend quality time with our loved ones, and catch up on the activities we enjoy doing.

Even for a brief period of time, the holiday season is a wonderful time to unwind and forget about work and school. It's important to make every day count and plan your time wisely because a two-week break can fly by. You will enjoy a more meaningful and productive break that you will always remember in this way.

Catch-up with family and friends

Holidays are hectic, but they’re also the most fun with the company of the people you care about. Attend get-togethers and reunions as much as you can. Stay connected with your family members who are miles away from home through voice calls and video chats. These moments are great reminders that you are loved, no matter how much time you spend apart.

Carefully decide what gifts to get for your loved ones

You ought to sit down and think about what your loved ones would actually like to receive if you want to give them the most meaningful presents this year. Make a list of everyone who helped make this year particularly great, and use this as a moment to give them gifts to show your appreciation and love. Spend less time wandering through the mall and more time creating memories.

Pamper and spoil yourself, too

And finally, never forget the most important person that should be on your holiday list: you. Maximize the time you have this season by treating yourself with a well-deserved me-time—get to the hobby you’ve always been putting off, visit your favorite massage place, or buy yourself something new. It’s always a good idea to take breaks every once in a while, especially if it means doing things that make you happy.

Let this holiday season be a reminder that the best things in life don't have to be the most expensive ones. Oftentimes, you find awesomeness in your family's smiles, simple occasions shared with friends, and quality time with yourself. Of course, these moments are best remembered when you capture them with a reliable smartphone, just like Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series devices.

Whether it’s for your loved ones or for yourself, the Galaxy A04s, A04, and A04e are ideal smartphones to make every moment count this holiday season. These devices will let you maximize your experience and do more as you embrace awesome moments. The Galaxy A04s is packed with a 50MP Triple Camera and 128GB expandable storage of up to 1TB perfect for taking snapshots with loved ones on Christmas Eve. While the Galaxy A04 and A04e sport a MediaTek Helio P35 Octa-core processor and 5,000 mAh long-lasting battery life ideal for daily-drivers who love to be productive over the holiday season.

The Galaxy A04s, A04, and A04e are available for as low as PHP 6,490 SRP at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, MemoXpress Online, and other accredited retailers.

To know more about the latest best-value Samsung Galaxy A Series smartphones, visit samsung.com/ph.

 

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

 

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

 

 

 

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, memory, system LSI, and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

Simple hacks to achieve the perfect pout ever this Christmas

Simple hacks to achieve the perfect pout ever this Christmas

There is no better time than Christmas to have soft, kissable lips, especially if you plan to stand under the mistletoe or just want to look pucker-perfect for the holiday season. The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching. The most recent Spotlight Second Skin Lip Scrub, fortunately for you, makes it simpler for your lips and beauty to shine!

Here’s how to get the softest and most perfect pout ever this holiday season:

Give ‘em a good scrub

You shouldn't wait until your lips are dry to give them the attention they need. Sweet, fragrant, and female - Spotlight's Second Skin Lip Scour is made with delicate fixings, for example, jojoba seed oil and honey concentrate to assist with working on the general look and feel of your lips. Simply wipe the dry skin off your lips by gently rubbing the product all over them. Use it once a week to get lips that are smoother and softer just in time for Christmas!

Keep your lips moisturized.

Lips cannot moisturize themselves because they lack oil glands, unlike the rest of your skin. It is essential to apply a moisturizer to your lips in order to avoid chapped lips. It's good that this lip scrub also contains shea butter and beeswax to lighten your lips and moisturize and soothe them. Additionally, this Korean-made lip scrub is paraben-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, making it safer and healthier for your beauty routine!

Experience that dreamy kiss under the mistletoe with Spotlight Second Skin Lip Scrub for only PHP375! Available at Watsons, Watsons Online, ShopSM, and The SM Store Beauty Section. Spotlight products are also available on Spotlight’s official Lazada and Shopee Pages. Follow Spotlight Cosmetics on Social through Facebook and Instagram. 

Having a taste of the stars at 40,000 feet, only with Emirates

At the moment, Emirates is the only commercial airline in the world that offers official onboard service for Mot & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Dom Pérignon. Emirates is the only international airline offering a "taste of the stars" to passengers, inviting them to experience the sparkling sensations of the world's most outstanding champagnes at 40,000 feet. Global airline exclusive agreements are in place until 2024.

 

Emirates passengers continue to be well-served onboard with the finest selection of bubbles available, ready to toast the holiday season, special occasions, and the hope and promise of a new year, despite the well-documented global shortage of champagne caused by harsh weather and a reduced harvest in 2021, pandemic supply chain issues, and an explosion in demand for champagne worldwide.

 

Dom Pérignon is served in First Class on all Emirates flights, Veuve Clicquot in Business Class on flights to the Americas, the UK, and Europe, and Mot & Chandon in Business Class on flights to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, including Australasia. Mot & Chandon can also be purchased onboard by Economy Class passengers.

 

Celebrating special moments in the sky, Emirates passengers have enjoyed Moët Hennessy Champagnes onboard for over 30 years. The ‘perfect serve’ is offered as each champagne is delicately presented by highly trained cabin crew, at the perfect temperature, in a unique champagne glass providing an unforgettable experience.

 

There are many ways to enjoy champagne with Emirates, whether in your seat or at the onboard lounge of an A380. Economy passengers can also bring an extra sparkle to special occasions onboard by pre-booking a cake and champagne package. For US$43, cabin crew will surprise a passenger onboard with a mini celebration – including a luscious vanilla cake or decadent chocolate cake paired with Moët & Chandon Brut 20cl.

Passengers can also enjoy champagne in Emirates Lounges in Dubai and across the globe before they board their flight. In Dubai, the Emirates Business Class Lounge in Concourse B even has a unique Moët & Chandon Champagne Lounge, where each iconic cuvée is matched with mouth-watering canapés, created by Michelin-starred chefs. Passengers can learn more about the process of making champagne and Emirates collection on the Emirates Wine Channel, or speak to Emirates cabin crew who are provided with food pairing and technical notes for each champagne.

 

Providing the highest level of luxury and quality is imperative to Emirates’ promise of ‘fly better.’ For the last 16 years, Emirates has invested more than $1 billion into its wine program, buying exceptional wines and champagnes at the earliest opportunity, to let some of the wines mature allowing them to express their full potential before serving them on board.

Champagne Fun Facts from Emirates

1. Champagne comes from the north-eastern corner of France, the Champagne region, where winemaking dates back to the 17th century and vineyards span more than 84,000 acres across Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne and The Aube.
2. Emirates purchases more champagne than any other airline in the world.
3. Champagne gets its sparkle from being twice fermented in the bottle over prolonged periods of time, via a labor-intensive practice often referred to as méthode traditionnelle or méthode Champenoise.
4. Emirates is the number 1 global partner in the world of Dom Pérignon and has a 30-year history of serving the iconic champagne onboard.
5. Contrary to popular belief, a champagne cork should not be ‘popped.’ If it pops, it could indicate that the champagne is too warm or too young. Instead, champagne corks should be gently released, eliciting a soft hiss.
6. Legend has it that when Dom Pérignon first created his delicious bubbly champagne, he called out to his fellow monks "Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!"
7. The color of the champagne gives clues to its age - younger champagnes tend to be pale yellow, while older ones have a straw hue. Younger champagnes are also much clearer, while more mature champagnes have less clarity. Older champagnes also have fewer bubbles, which move at a slower pace.
8. Emirates will often serve exclusive vintages and plenitudes onboard, offering First Class passengers an opportunity to taste exceptionally rare champagne. Business Class passengers will also get the chance to occasionally try a special vintage of Moët & Chandon or Veuve Clicquot, or perhaps a special rosé. Passengers can find out what is being served on their flight in advance by checking the Emirates website.

Download ‘Tasting Notes - Enjoy the world’s best Champagne onboard Emirates’ for more information. 

Building brand love in the Next Normal: How Mang Inasal redefines moment marketing for and with the customers

“Social media opened a huge door for brands like Mang Inasal to connect real-time with customers. These platforms serve as avenues where we get to discover what makes our customers happy, ‘kilig’ and excited. These overflowing emotions signal to us what we can ‘trendjack’ and enable us to bring the brand within those conversations. Relationship-building with customers is now made faster all thanks to social media. SEVENTEEN’s fans, the Carats, have been tweeting Mang Inasal to support their idols. And as a special Christmas gift to them, we've granted their wish as we were among the sponsors of the SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] – BULACAN. For Mang Inasal, Moment Marketing is important because we want to be with our customers wherever they are and that includes the trends that matter to them. It excites us knowing that we are part of the conversation of our consumers because it’s a validation that we remain relevant to them. Mang Inasal is continuously learning today in terms of Moment Marketing and we can’t wait what 2023 has for us. But so far, our strategy is working for us because it allows the brand to sincerely connect with the consumers who talk about us, and create moments that will make them remember us more meaningfully.” ~RJ Jabeguero-Rodillo, Mang Inasal’s Head of Digital and PR

In a consistently changing computerized scene, brands need to set with the times up to remain applicable and associated with their customers. Although it sounds difficult, it is absolutely doable!

 

This is the Moment Marketing concept. For brands like Mang Inasal, Second Showcasing is exploiting the "here" and the "presently" to carry brands to the very front of purchaser discussions, particularly through something as high speed as virtual entertainment.

 

Mang Inasal and the value of real-time social listening

 

A digital marketing strategy that places customers at the center of the ecosystem has been redesigned by Mang Inasal in 2022. It has been able to ride on trends that are most relevant to its customers thanks to its robust real-time social listening muscle.

Man Inasal wins Silver Award in the Marketing Excellence Awards-PH

Mang Inasal’s “16 Cup Challenge” was recently honored in the Marketing Excellence Awards-Philippines with a Silver Award under the Excellence in Viral Marketing category.

 

In this year alone, Mang Inasal was able to create buzz on social media with several marketing initiatives, such as the “16 Cup Challenge” that happened after SB19 member Stell’s mention of his own Mang Inasal record. It became a three-day trending topic on Twitter, evolving later into a nationwide challenge. This challenge was recently honored in the Marketing Excellence Awards-Philippines with a Silver Award under the Excellence in Viral Marketing category. 

Mang Inasal’s most recent concert sponsorship with K-Pop performance powerhouse, SEVENTEEN, shows exactly how well-positioned Mang Inasal is when it comes to its consumers’ interests.

From being a trending topic, Mang Inasal granted the wish of the SEVENTEEN’s fans, the Carats, and became among the sponsors of the SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] – BULACAN.  

Meaningful connections through its digital presence

 

Mang Inasal’s digital presence has truly evolved past the traditional brand monologues and digital posters. Through its community-powered strategy, Mang Inasal has significantly surpassed engagement targets by 240% and improved positive sentiments across channels, due in part to its more authentic brand tone, raw user-generated content, and community-centric messaging.

 

From being mere observers of social media to being an online friend listening to its customers’ voices, Mang Inasal’s brand has transformed into an entity that ‘phygitally’ [physically-digitally] takes care of the communities it serves - both within its physical stores and digitally across social media platforms.

Talk More with DITO, Saan Man sa Mundo!

“Filipinos always have loved ones and friends living overseas whom they would want to keep in touch with, especially during the holiday season. Despite the distance, DITO wants its more than 13 million DITOzens to still feel the presence of their loved ones through long and meaningful calls and messages. Through our DITO IDD promo packs, they won’t have to worry too much about the cost of making an international call, making it easier for them to always connect with family and friends.” ~Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Telecommunity Chief Commercial Officer

DITO Telecommunity launched its international services promotions for International Direct Dialing (IDD) and roaming services in order to provide Filipinos with the most cost-effective options for staying in touch with friends and family anywhere in the world.

Subscriptions to the new DITO IDD promo packs, which will be available from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, will be able to get more minutes for IDD calls to other parts of the world at prices that are lower.

Customers can make 25-minute IDD incoming calls to the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea for only P50, good for 15 days, with the DITO IDD Promo Pack One. They can also get the DITO IDD Promo Pack Two, which costs P100 and allows them to make outgoing IDD calls for 60 minutes to the same countries for 30 days.

The DITO IDD Promo Pack Three can be used to make 20 minutes of IDD outgoing calls for only P100 to loved ones in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, Japan, and Thailand. The validity of this promotional pack is 30 days.

Subscribers can make five-minute IDD outgoing calls to Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, Spain, Brunei, Indonesia, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam with the P100 DITO IDD Promo Pack Four. The validity of this promotional pack is 30 days.

For messaging apps like Viber, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Telegram, WeChat, Line, Skype, Kakao Talk, and Zoom, all DITO IDD promo packs include 1GB of data. 

Additionally, DITO launched a promotion for its roaming service, which guarantees that customers will continue to use their SIMs when traveling abroad. DITOzens who reside in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand can purchase DITO Roaming Promo Packs solely for data use beginning on December 20. P150 for 100MB of bonus data with a one-day validity, P250 for 200MB of bonus data with a three-day validity, and P600 for 500MB of bonus data with a seven-day validity.

On January 13, they will also be able to use their DITO SIM to make five minutes of incoming or outgoing calls as well as five SMS for only P150 (160 characters per SMS), which is good for three days.

For more details about DITO roaming service, visit https://dito.ph/International/Roaming. For more details about DITO IDD promo, visit https://dito.ph/International/IDD. To avail the international service promo packs, download the DITO app at https://dito.ph/app-landing. 

DITO Telecommunity Links: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DITOphofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditophofficial/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DITOphofficial

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditophofficial

Viber: @ditophofficial

About DITO Telecommunity

DITO Telecommunity Corporation, is the newest major telecommunications provider in the Philippines after it was awarded a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity by the National Telecommunications Commission in 2019.

DITO commits to provide world class, fast, affordable, and secure telecommunications services that endeavors to connect and empower Filipino communities wherever they may be and aims to see a day where data access is no longer a privilege, but a right for everyone.

DITO is a Filipino company and is a consortium that includes Udenna Corporation and China Telecommunications Corporation.