McDonald’s is Saving Halloween at the Grand Halloween Family Experience 2019

Kids and parents alike are invited to join!

There's no better way to celebrate Halloween than with your family, and this October 26, 2019, McDonald's gives families a Grand Halloween Family Experience!
Take your whole family to the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City (F1 and F2) to show off your best costume and watch Ronald and the Gang help save Halloween from disappearing!


The kids are in for a different and exciting Halloween Trick or Treat experience at the Plaza del Halloween Trick Street and the Barrio Sweet Treats Zone! With fun games and activities at the Trick Street, as well as inflatables, face painting, and a toy bazaar at the Treats Zone, the whole family is sure to have a Grand Halloween Family Experience!

Families can register and purchase tickets for the McDonald’s Grand Halloween Family Experience at participating McDonald’s stores or at the registration booth on the day of the event. At an affordable price of P250 for kids and P125 for adults, guests get an event ticket, which comes with a 1-pc Chicken McDo with rice and regular orange juice Happy Meal plus a crown and pouch giveaway for kids and a 1-pc Chicken McDo with rice and regular orange juice for adults.


Don’t miss out on a family experience like no other at the McDonald’s Grand Halloween Family Experience! Visit bit.ly/McDoHalloweenFunDay to see the full list of participating branches where you can register and follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook for more updates.
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Cheesy as Can Be!




Cheesy moments are often the best ones to experience. Your heart starts beating faster, mood suddenly brightens, and for a split second, everything is right with the world.  The same feeling can also be felt when you enjoy your favorite snack, such as the cheesy goodness that that comes with every bite of delicious Ensaymada.
Ensaymada lovers rejoice! Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, has a promo that allows you enjoy your favorite merienda time treat even more with their 5+ 1 Cheesy Ensaymada Promo!

When you buy five pieces of Goldilocks’ Cheesy Ensaymada you get one extra ensaymada for free! The promo runs from October 27 to November 14, 2019 and is available for all dine in and take-out customers nationwide.  With over 730 branches, there will always be a Goldilocks store around the corner to satisfy your snacking needs, so head to you nearest Goldilocks store and enjoy this sweet treat while it lasts!



Avail this and other Goldilocks promos at any Goldilocks Store in Luzon! For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @GoldilocksPH or visit the Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph
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Enjoy these TikTok treats this Halloween



Halloween is just days away and it won’t be complete without experiencing fear at its best. On this day, ghosts, monsters, witches, and zombies take on the spotlight. With TikTok’s rich library of effects and sounds, we listed three of each to deliver pure chills and shudders.

CAUTION. Be careful when you hit that Record button. There might be some unexpected guests who’d love to join you. Get ready ‘cause this is what nightmares are made of:

Eerie Effects
Undead
Make your post-apocalyptic Zombie fantasy come true with the filter that promises a saggy and rotting complexion perfect for that post-mortem selfie.

Shadow Face
This one’s for the shy type who loves to lurk in the shadows. Take your vid in the dark to achieve optimum level of horror. And yes, show that delirious smile!

Halloween Makeup Collection
Can’t decide which spooky makeup to try on? This collection gives you four deadly looks that will definitely give anyone the chills.

Other filters you can try: Splitting Mouth, Scream




Shivery Sounds
The Ghost
A hauntingly beautiful song of a child backed by a creepy tune and set to maximum echo. You can never go wrong with this one.

Music Box
Might be the minus one version of “The Ghost.” Or maybe not. Listen carefully. I hear children laughing.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-BOO!
Here’s a fairytale track gets a dark twist. Fairy godmother not only grants wishes. She got some tricks up her sleeve.

Chilling Challenge
Join the #RobinsonsTikTokHalloween for a chance to win 2 Playlab Passes and 2 Movieworld Movie Cards or 4 Movieworld Movie Cards! Ten winners will be selected.
Just shop for your Halloween costume at Robinsons Malls and document your




Mechanics:
1. Shoppers can join the contest by uploading a video of them shopping for their Halloween costume at Robinsons Malls
2. The video must show contestants fitting and buying their Halloween outfits worth P500 at any store, tenant, or booth/kiosk at Robinsons Malls
3. The video must show Robinsons icons like mall logos, façade, and interiors 4. Shoppers can join the contest by uploading their entries on TikTok
5. Follow @robinsonsmalls on TikTok and use the hashtag #RobinsonsTikTokHalloween
6. Shoppers must present proof of purchase and/or proof that they wore the outfit during a Halloween event upon claiming of prizes

Promo lasts until October 31, 2019.







For more info, follow @robinsonsmalls on TikTok. Visit the TikTok booth on October 26 at Robinsons Magnolia for more exciting activities!






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About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire and enrich people’s lives by offering a home for creative expression and an experience that is genuine, joyful, and positive. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.
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It’s All About Food this October

Filipinos love to cook and eat ⁠— and Tiktok has become one of the most accessible platforms to share one’s love for cooking within 15 seconds that’s nothing short of entertaining. Who says you can only sing, dance, or act in TikTok? ⁠In fact, this popular mobile video application opens it doors to anyone who has something to share to the world — like your next gastronomic adventure or meokbang of your weekend comfort food.

Be a Master Foodie with these five TikTok ideas that will surely make its way to every man’s heart:

Street Food Lover
This is the ultimate comfort food whenever we feel gloomy, hungry, or just plain broke. Invite your friends in a street food hopping and create a short video showing your exquisite dining experience



Burger Party
Watching someone preparing sandwiches and burgers can be mouthwatering. Let your viewers imagine the smell the aroma of beef and listen to crisp freshness of veggies through your ‘food vlog’ type content. After all, you can never go wrong with appetizing subject.







Pasta, Per Favore
Raise your hands, pasta lovers!

Italian food is one of the best and it seems everyone loves anything pasta. Who can say no to a bowl of creamy penne with appetite boosting music in the background? I bet no one. Pasta videos are good to pass around.




Who’s Buffet Royalty?
Pinoy great appetite can only be satiated by buffet restaurants. Let your viewers be your food buddy through your videos. Give them a view of golden liempo in its glistening glory, with all-thick-and-orange kare-kareng gulay on the side and the perfectly grilled pusit dripping with the juice of its stuffing. Drooling now? It’s just words. Imagine what videos can do.






Sweet Tooth Temptations 
Indulge in your favorite desserts and try out new varieties. A little sugar can improve your mood and give you the energy you’ll need for an action-packed day! It’s not yet too late to celebrate Dessert Day (October 14) or too early to enjoy some treats days before Halloween. You need some sweetness in your life!






Coffee Craving


If you’re in for a caffeine boost  or you just want to appreciate some great coffee art, take a break, watch the video below,  learn, and create your own latte masterpiece. You know what’s even better? Share what you’ve learned and make someone’s day with that cup of coffee. ☕


World Food Day
But before you get too excited, let us remind you to avoid food wastage in the process of creating your video. The Food and  Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for calls for action to make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone. Today is the best day for us to start thinking about what we eat.


About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire and enrich people’s lives by offering a home for creative expression and an experience that is genuine, joyful, and positive. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.









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Shopee Launches Manny Pacquiao as its Newest Brand Ambassador for Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

From October 15 to November 11, users can look forward to free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend promotions


Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao as its newest brand ambassador for Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. 

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very happy to welcome the holiday season with the Philippines’ People’s Champ, Manny Pacquiao. He is a globally recognized household name and his commitment to achieving excellence in boxing mirrors Shopee’s commitment to giving Filipinos the best online shopping experience. We are thrilled to partner with him for Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.”

Manny Pacquiao said, “I am honored to be working with Shopee as their newest brand ambassador. My partnership with them will allow me to connect to my Filipino fans in a more exciting way and I am very happy to be working with a company that shares the same commitment to being the best.” 

Manny Pacquiao joins Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Manny Pacquiao will be featured in a series of initiatives with Shopee to bring fans closer to him: 

  • Watch Manny Pacquiao star in Shopee’s latest TVC: stay tuned for Shopee’s latest television commercial starring Manny Pacquiao, which will air on all major TV networks starting October 15.
  • Win signed Manny Pacquiao boxing gloves: Shopee will be hosting a nationwide social media contest where fans stand a chance to win ₱200,000 cash prize and signed boxing gloves. 
  • Play Shopee exclusive Manny Pacquiao games: Fan-favorite games, Shopee Catch and Shopee Slice, will sport a new look and feature boxing elements to give users a chance to win Shopee coins and vouchers.

Key Highlights for Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale



From October 15 to November 11, the first wave of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale promises four weeks of exciting promotions. Key highlights include:

  • Free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend: Users can avail of free shipping with  ₱0 minimum spend promotions common.
  • 50% off deals daily: Consumers can score deals up to 50% off on their favorite products. 
  • Category fairs: Shopee will be hosting specially-curated category fairs including Mobiles & Gadgets Sale from October 15 to 17 and Beauty Fair from October 21 to 24. 
  • Cashback vouchers: There will be daily cashback vouchers up for grabs.
  • Shopee Catch: Users can play Shopee Catch every day at 8PM for a chance to win from a coin pool worth 100,000.
  • Shopee Shake: There will be 11 million Shopee coins to be given away in the iconic Shopee Shake game. 
  • Win an iPhone 11 from Shopee Live: Viewers of Shopee Live can stay tuned every Friday at 6PM as Shopee will be giving away one iPhone 11.
  • Exclusive deals from leading brands: Pampers, Silverworks, Bosch, Unilever, Maybelline, Olay, Pantene, Globe, Anker, Safeguard, Watsons, and Huawei will be participating to giving amazing discounts. 

Find out more about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale at https://www.shopee.ph/1111. 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.




About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

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The Volley Hall of Fame

The Philippine National Volleyball training pools are currently working hard to bring their A-game in this year’s Southeast Asian Games to be held in the Philippines this coming November. Whatever the final line-ups will be, the men’s and women’s teams will continue a storied tradition of volleyball excellence when they step on the court to represent our country.
Current volleyball fans may be familiar with today’s collegiate and professional stars, but did you know that the Philippines has produced top players for decades? Philippine volleyball has had quite the glorious history, thanks to the contributions of these five legendary volleybelles:

Nene Ybanez-Chavez
Photo courtesy of Arvin Lim)
The Philippines has been a superpower in volleyball, especially on the women’s side, ever since it was introduced to the SEA Games in 1977, with the Women’s National Volleyball team ranking second behind Thailand in gold medals won. 
Those powerhouse teams were fronted by the likes of Nene Ybanez-Chavez, the 6’1” legend from Southwestern University in Cebu who helped the Philippines dominate the SEA Games in the early ‘90s. She’s best known for leading the women’s team to its last SEA gold in the 1993 games in Singapore, earning the MVP and Best Spiker honors along the way. Possessing extraordinary endurance in the sport, Ybanez-Chavez played competitively until 2013, and now continues to make her mark in Philippine volleyball by coaching a team in the Philippine Super Liga professional league.

Mozzy Crisologo-Ravena
(Photo courtesy of Mozzy Ravena)
The mother of the famous Ravena phenoms in Philippine basketball is a former volleyball champion in her own right. Mozzy Crisologo-Ravena, the volleyball analyst/sportscaster and University of Santo Tomas alumna, was a two-time UAAP volleyball champion from 1988 to 1992. She also represented the country as a part of the Philippine Youth team in 1988 and the seniors’ team from 1988 to 1989. Today, her legacy lives on through her daughter Dani Ravena, who plays volleyball for the Ateneo Lady Eagles.

Mary Jean Balse-Pabayo
(Photo courtesy of Mary Jean Balse-Pabayo)
Before Philippine volleyball went mainstream via the collegiate scene, there was Mary Jean Balse-Pabayo, holding up the sport in the country. Balse-Pabayo, from Tagum City, Davao del Norte, is another champion UST alumna and one of the players who carried the Philippines to a bronze medal in the 2005 SEA Games. Balse-Pabayo is still going strong today, currently playing for the Philippine Army Lady Troopers in the Philippine Super Liga and also the Premier Volleyball League, where she is a two-time champion.

Tina Salak
(Photo courtesy of Tina Salak)
One of the sport’s most successful players, Tina Salak has a storied career representing the country as part of the national team for many years, with huge wins such as the silver finish in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1995 and bronze in Manila in 2005. She also competed in the 2015 SEA Games held in Singapore.
Salak also has a rich professional career, with 10 seasons logged in the Shakey’s V-League and the Philippine Super Liga, where she won five championships and six medals with the Philippine Army Lady Troopers. She’s since retired, going on to work as a coach in the PSL.


Angeli Tabaquero
(Photo courtesy of Mix Gatpandan)
One of Philippine volleyball’s contemporary stars, Angeli Tabaquero is a renowned collegiate champion, having won titles as part of the UST Golden Tigresses. Tabaquero also represented the country as a member of the Philippine National Team in the 2013 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship, and as part of the PLDT Home Tvolution national team in another stint in the 2014 Asian Club Championship. An unfortunate injury forced her to retire in 2016 and become a coach for the Adamson Lady Falcons.
The road to the 2019 SEA Games continues
The Philippine Men’s and Women’s National Volleyball Team will compete against the rest of the region from November 28 to December 10 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila. The athletic firepower of current volleyball stars like Alyssa Valdez and Aby Marano brings bright prospects in making the Philippines a regional powerhouse in the international volleyball scene once again. 
With the steadfast support of organizations and companies like Rebisco, the national teams will be looking to bring pride and glory to the Philippines when they give their all on the court. Together, Filipinos will again cheer for the national team fighting as Sambansa – or one nation – under the colors of our flag. 
Rebisco has been a proponent of Philippine volleyball and various organizations and leagues that comprise it. Aside from supporting the Philippine national team in this year’s SEA Games, Rebisco has also backed the Philippine Women’s Volleyball Team in the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia. The company is also committed to developing the future of the sport with the newly-launched 18-and-under Rebisco Volleyball League.
For more info and updates on the Philippine National Volleyball Team, follow Rebisco Pilipinas on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @RebiscoSambansa. 



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Four Christmas gift ideas at The Luxe Series by BPI



This Christmas, break away from your old gift-giving patterns and up the ante with luxurious iconic brands for your friends and loved ones. Before you say you’re too broke to shop, check out one of the biggest Christmas sales at the upcoming The Luxe Series by BPI, which will be held on select weekends starting October 11 until November 24 at The Preferred Center, BPI Shangri-La Shaw branch, Level 1 Main Wing, Shangri-La Plaza. 

Organized by the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), exclusive access will be given to BPI Preferred Cardholders on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and for all BPI Cardholders from Saturdays to Sundays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Enjoy as much as 50% off and Real 0% installment up to 24 months on premium brands of watches, jewelry, fashion items, and gadgets as well as travel deals. Whether you’re feeling nostalgic, generous, or just a plain practical gift-giver this Christmas, BPI and its partner merchants got you covered.  

Here’s a peek of what awaits BPI cardholders during the exclusive weekend events:

1.    Watches – The Christmas season is a perfect time to indulge yourself or your loved ones with luxury watches. From October 11 to 14, BPI cardholders get special discounts and Real 0% installment up to 24 months on Breitling, Longines, Pandora and more.  

2.    Jewelry – Pamper your loved ones with classic pieces from Jewelmer and Sunjewel. All unique and exquisite selections will be showcased from October 25 to 27.

3.    Fashion – Whether you’re gifting for someone who’s a trendy, preppy, classy, or chic fashionista, take your loved ones’ ensemble to a whole new level with one-of-a-kind fashion finds from top luxury brands when you shop from November 15 to 17.

4.    Travel – We all have that one friend or family member who can’t resist going out of town or country every now and then. Surprise them with the gift of luxury stays and travel essentials made more affordable only from November 22 to 24 with BPI cards.

BPI Sales and Service Channels Division Head for Northern Metro Manila Jose Raul Jereza said the bank’s goal is to provide clients better access to relevant financial solutions and make an impact via the best deals for some of the most luxurious iconic brands, made more affordable to cardholders this Christmas season.

“We continue to organize activities and programs that aim to optimize our clients’ buying capacity and responsibly improve their lives. The Luxe Series by BPI is an excellent opportunity for early Christmas shopping, which is the smart thing to do to avoid the Christmas rush. We have entered into partnerships with select merchants and negotiated on behalf of our clients to get the best deals,” Jereza said.   

He added non-cardholders may also join by applying for a BPI or BPI Family Savings credit card during the event. 

For promos and updates, like BPI on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpi/.  



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