TASTE & CULTURE
Food spots, recipes, lifestyle experiences, and cultural stories from around the Philippines. A curated mix of everyday living, local flavors, and meaningful community moments.
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Hotel Sogo Shares Their New Normal Playbook Video
In preparation for the hotel industry’s ‘new normal’ Hotel Sogo is implementing various ways of ensuring the safety and security of its guests and employees against the spread of Covid19 virus. SOGO So Clean Approach Hotel Sogo adapted the use of ultraviolet (UV) lights as part of its So Clean approach in disinfecting its facilities and intensified the procedures from checking-in to ordering of food while inside the facility. The use of ultraviolet (UV) lights is highly effective at disinfection, particularly the UVC rays that are capable of killing bacteria, germs, and viruses. SOGO So Good Approach The hotel also made sure that their employees have extra level of protection…
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Say Hello to your Money Anytime, Anywhere with Hellomoney
With the enforcement of enhanced community quarantine due to the pandemic, people’s access to food, money, and other essentials has been affected. Good thing, a lot of people are now offering products and services online. All you need to do is get your phone and take advantage of these mobile apps, like HelloMoney, and make your life easier. HelloMoney, a product of Asia United Bank (AUB), is an e-wallet or a prepaid banking account that can be accessed using your smartphones. It doesn’t require an initial deposit like a normal bank account, has no maintaining balance, and no monthly fees. Amazing, right? What can you do with HelloMoney? HelloMoney account…
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Shopee Identifies 4 of the Biggest e-Commerce Trends in 2020
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, identifies four major e-commerce trends in 2020. The retail landscape in the Philippines has been transformed due to increased social distancing efforts as the nation combats the spread of Covid-19. As a result, brands and sellers are venturing online in search of growth, while consumers turn to e-commerce to meet their shopping needs. Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines said, “The year 2020 has changed the way we live, work, and shop. Brands and sellers across the region are stepping up their digitization efforts, with e-commerce becoming a key channel for them to sustain and grow their businesses.…
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Make Mother’s Day Extra Special at Home with The Manila Hotel
Mother’s Day is a yearly reminder to cherish our relationship with our moms. Given this year’s unique circumstances, many of us will be celebrating this special day at home. And some of us, are even away from the special person in our lives. Still, even when fancy dinners are impossible, Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be canceled. With some creativity and preparation, we can still give our moms the Mother’s Day she deserves. The Manila Hotel pulls all the stops for you to still be able to give her a memorable Mother’s Day. This home celebration will have a five-star hotel feel and The Manila Hotel will make sure it…
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Hotel Sogo donated P60M worth of room accommodations for health workers
“We Support Our FrontLiners! Our love and support to our courageous frontliners facing the battle against #COVID19. Let’s protect our Frontliners in the government and medical community and do our part in order to help them. #StayAtHomeForUs” – Hotel Sogo To date, Hotel Sogo already donated P60 million worth of room accommodations for health workers during the ECQ. The donation of 800+ rooms for the use of frontliners is in cooperation with 11 Hospital Directors and the Mayors of: – Alabang– Caloocan– Makati– Manila– Molino– Naga – Pasay– Quezon City “We are one with the country in fighting the battle against Covid19.” Let’s stay connected: Facebook Instagram Twitter Contact Me
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Top 5 Shop from Home Tips for Every Filipino
In the middle of the COVID-19 outbreak, we must stay healthy and safe. Shopping at home is the most convenient way to get your daily essential needs, and there’s no better way to get your shopping done from home than with Shopee! Here are some shop from home tips to make your #ShopeeAtHome experience easier and help you decide better: Plan ahead and ready your list Make a list and check it twice. This will give you an overview of what items you really need to buy and help you manage your budget. It will also ensure that you don’t forget essential personal care items like antibacterial soaps and shampoos before hitting…
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Kids Kitchen Camp: Home Foodie Live Series
Let your little Home Foodie master chefs enjoy a hands-on Facebook cooking & baking session. Resident Home Foodie chefs will do a live learning session of 5 scrumptious, kid-friendly recipes for the Kids Kitchen Camp. Home Foodie will post a collage of all participants who joined, so don’t forget to take a selfie while cooking! Click going in the Home Foodie FB event page to confirm your attendance and be updated on this online event on April 28, 2:00 PM (GMT+8): bit.ly/HFKKC! Don’t forget to read the guidelines, waiver, and recipes! The Home Foodie chefs will demo the following 5-Kid Friendly Recipes at the Kids Kitchen Camp: Tender Juicy Fries 3-Ingredient…
