Every Bit is Lovely

Thousands of commuters at major transport hubs and shopping centers across the Philippines were met with an unexpected treat as  Jollibee  launched its upgraded iconic Yumburger. The Yumburger now has a bigger beef patty and more dressing, making it more Langhap-Sarap while still priced at ₱45.  From office workers to students, many took the chance to try the improved Yumburger, making their usual trips a little more exciting. Crowds gathered at One Ayala in Makati, The Infinity in Pampanga, Paseo de Santa Rosa in Laguna, Parkmall in Cebu, and Rizal Park in Davao. Jollibee gave away 2,000 free Yumburgers at each location, plus 4,000 vouchers to try an exclusive combo in stores. “Filipino commuters have always loved the Jollibee Yumburger, so we thought this was the perfect way to bring them a little extra joy,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “Our Yumburger is not just a burger, but a part of Filipino life and cherished memories. ...

    January Is the Perfect Time to Go PRO with pandapro The new year often starts with good intentions: setting savings goals, cutting back on expenses, and recovering from holiday spending. But as routines pick up again, daily demands do not slow down. Convenience remains essential, even as budgets feel tighter. From January 22 to 31, Pro Weeks makes a timely return, giving pandapro subscribers access to exclusive, limited-time deals on food delivery, groceries, and pick-up orders. It reinforces that saving does not have to mean sacrificing convenience—especially as many continue to manage post-holiday expenses. Better Value in Everyday Orders Pro Weeks makes regular food orders more rewarding through Pro-exclusive savings. pandapro subscribers can enjoy up to 50% off on select restaurants, including familiar favorites such as KFC, Shakey’s Pizza, CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice, and Gong Cha—turning daily meals, coffee breaks, and quick cravings into more thoughtful, budget-friendl...

  The first fifteen days of January 2026 felt slower than most days of 2025. We did so much movement, spent a lot of time with mom, my sis, and my man, and I’m happy with how the year started.  If I had to describe this month in one word, it would be “privileged”. My sister and I are both on a work-from-home setup. That means we don’t necessarily spend hours getting ready, commuting, or sitting in traffic, and that extra time gives us room to do more than just work. Because of that, we have the opportunity to do other things like more movement. So, we spent most of our time working out and running.  I officially started working on January 3. Then, on January 7, I set a small personal goal of a minimum 50 squats daily—whether it was a fitness day, a workday, or a rest day. Looking back, here’s how the first fifteen days of January went: January 1 (Thursday) - New Year Celebration January 2 (Friday) - Bed rot, movies, and a dog bath at the beach.  January 3 (Saturday)...

On October 24, 2025, I had the chance to join the Buyerslink Anniversary Celebration, and it turned out to be one of the most fun and educational culinary events I’ve attended. Upon entering, you can see the place like a grocery store, with a wide display of products such as Monin, Ideal Macaroni, and many more. The charcuterie displayed by Emborg was also beautiful and eye-catching – almost as if it completed the whole event aesthetic. ❮ ❯ The atmosphere was warm and fun, filled with entrepreneurs, food lovers, and home bakers excited to learn and explore new products.   One of the highlights of the event was the Unox oven demonstration. They showcased how to bake pastries and transform them inside their smart ovens.   On day one, they shared how to bake such as the traditional mooncakes, panettone, and Taiwanese Popo Buns. Below, I’m sharing th...