Nutella and Via Mare join forces to spread Christmas cheer

All over the world, Christmas will not be the same this year. At the same time, Filipinos are a resilient population, and our Christmas spirit will continue as we go our merry way with our Christmas celebrations.

Times have changed, however, impacting how we celebrate this season. With this in mind, Nutella has always been about spreading Joy and Optimism, and the brand recognizes that tradition is very important for Filipinos, and they’ve found a way to continue to spread holiday cheer this year.

Over the years, Nutella has carried out campaigns that bring its core mission to the forefront, through breakfast campaigns and bread-pairing all over the world. This year, Nutella will drive the experience further through fresh pairings that are relevant to Filipinos. Nutella is bringing the all-day breakfast truck back into town and introducing a new pairing – the all-time Filipino Holiday favorites that make Filipino celebrations merry – Bibingka and Putobumbong. Add a delicious Nutella twist to these holiday classics and create new experiences this Christmas!

A Friendly Reminder: Don’t Eat Your Heart Out: Understanding the ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’

This year, we have been faced with an unprecedented pandemic which has taught us never to take our health for granted. But as we near its end and gear up for the holidays, there are still plenty of things to watch out for when it comes to our health. 

 “That is because while the holidays are a time for merriment and indulgence, it has also been linked to a high incidence of heart attacks, stroke, and rising blood pressure, leading to the phenomenon called ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome,” said Dr. Amal Makhloufi Benchouk, The Country Lead of Sanofi Philippines.  

Do your advance orders now for a delightful Holiday celebration with Goldilocks!

Plan a hassle-free Christmas as early as now and get a special early-bird discount from Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop.  

 

The earlier you order, the bigger your discount!    Get 15% Off for orders made on December 1-6, 2020. 10% Off for orders made from December 7-13, 2020, and 5% Off for all orders from December 14-20, 2020.  Discounts are applicable for orders made through goldilocksdelivery.com.ph for purchases over Php 700. Just enter the promo code: HAPPYGOLDILOCKS upon checkout.

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Meaningful Christmas Gifts Moms Will Love

Whatever stage in life we’re at, our moms are always there for us. They’ve been our constants since Day 1. There’s no better time than the Christmas season to show our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all the moms and mother figures in our lives. 

 
From pampering her with little luxuries or buying her functional items, here are a few ideas for thoughtful Christmas presents moms will love. From December 7 to 13, Shopee is offering discounts up to 80% off!

Start your Christmas Shopping early with Paymaya

It's less than a month before Christmas and if you're planning to do some early gift shopping for your loved ones, why not take advantage of the Black Friday sale? 

Whether you plan on getting a nifty new gadget for a loved one or buying from a lifestyle brand exclusively available in the US, you can easily add these to your cart and enjoy exclusive deals when you shop on Amazon.com and pay with PayMaya. 

When you shop on Amazon.com using your PayMaya virtual or physical card from 4:00 PM on November 27 to 3:59 PM on December 1, 2020, you can get a 15% discount of up to USD$25 on top of the amazing deals you can find on the site! All you have to do is enter your shipping address in the Philippines and use the discount code PYMY15 upon checkout for a minimum purchase of USD$50 (before taxes, shipping and fees). 

Holidays at SM Supermalls

Christmas is almost here! Not even the pandemic can take away the beloved tradition of Filipino families to celebrate this joyous season at SM. Let the wonderful, magical and truly merry

Christmas at SM drive away the blues! Sama sama tayo sa Pasko sa SM!

 

Gardenia Philippines taps into the community spirit once again with the “Laging Kasama” free virtual concert

The idea of Bayanihan is something that is deeply embedded in our culture. Regardless of how little or how much we have, it is wired in our DNA to always help, share, and support others, especially during times of crisis.

This selflessness is what Gardenia Philippines successfully captured on its “Laging Kasama” concert, a free virtual concert that was held to celebrate Happy Bread Day. The event, which happened on October 24, 2020 via Facebook Live, gathered some of the best musical acts in the country who entertained everyone with their catchy tunes.

Century Pacific Commits to Coconut Replanting Initiative, Subsidiary aims to be carbon neutral by 2028

Century Pacific Food, Inc. (PSE: CNPF), through its coconut manufacturing arm Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures, Inc. (CPAVI), has signed a partnership with Friends of Hope to donate quality seedlings to smallholder coconut farmers -- enabling the planting of productive coconut trees and the replacement of non-fruit-bearing senile ones in South Central Mindanao.

In addition to expanding long-term coconut supply in the region, planting the coconut trees will sequester about 416,680 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next eight years. As a result, CNPF’s coconut subsidiary aims to be “carbon-neutral” by 2028.

Century Pacific Food donates seedlings to coconut farmers in Mindanao,
helping enhance their livelihoods through increased productivity.

Grade 12 artist makes awesome artworks with banana catsup

When hard times strike and traditional resources are out of reach, the most creative of us can find ingenious ways to make one-of-a-kind works of art.

This is especially true for Filipinos—and no one proves our resourcefulness and creativity more than this amazing Grade 12 artist, who didn’t need paint or pencils to create artwork. No, Vincent Dwight Paulo from Nueva Ecija uses banana catsup to draw portraits of famous personalities while staying at home during the community quarantine.

While he first started with a catsup portrait back in 2018, it was during the quarantine when he really started honing this unique art skill. “I really engaged myself in doing catsup art since school and art supplies shops were closed,” said Vincent. “I was running out of materials, so I used catsup instead.” With creating catsup art being only a hobby for him, Vincent never thought it would become as popular as it did.

 Working with catsup

 
Catsup was not the first medium he had used to create art, but it was the one within reach at home—which is how he ended up creating portraits of celebrities like Liza Soberano, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Taylor Swift, and One Direction.

“I really loved catsup because it is readily available inside the house,” Vincent shared. “I really love exploring and trying other mediums just to try something new. I don’t like to stick to the conventional and typical artworks that we see.”