Of good food and good news - The Manila Times
On-the-go individuals usually flock to the nearest convenience store when they need to go on a quick errands run - whether it be for food, personal care, or household items - at an affordable price.
Now that the "HottaUlam!" single-serve and for-sharing food options are available in more 7-Eleven stores, everything is, almost literally, within reach.
Officially launched late last year, the various HottaUlam! selections are now for sale in over 2,000 stores in Luzon. Customers can choose from any of the eight single-serve variants to take home - Rico's Lechon Binagoongan, Rico's Lechon Sisig, Pork Laing, two sticks of Pork BBQ, Chicken BBQ, Fried Bangus, Pinakbet, and Ginataang Langka; at P55 to P79 per pack.
Larger servings for families and barkadas are available too. Ready-to-heat home-cooked viands such as Pork Steak, Chicken Curry, and Beef Caldereta are priced at P159 each and are good for two to three pax. Baliwag Liempo or Lechon Manok are also available.
These no-cook, easy-to-prepare meals are the best choice for individuals and families who have a limited budget to spend or no time to spare. Because of the ongoing pandemic, many families experience the struggle of balancing work and life at home. Being the friendly neighborhood convenience store 7-Eleven is, it hopes to alleviate some of the burden through these convenient and affordable products.
Don't forget to wear your face mask and face shield, observe physical distancing, and follow safety protocols inside the store. Contactless payment methods like CLiQQ app and GCash are also encouraged to further ensure your safety.
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The Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here and so is the season of mooncakes. More than an essential element to the celebration, mooncakes are a representation of family and a bountiful harvest. As the Filipino-Chinese community gears up for the annual Mid-Autumn festival on September 21, families can enjoy the traditional and innovative taste of premium, authentic mooncakes from Kee Wah Bakery for the first time.
From a small neighborhood grocery store on Shanghai Street in Yau Ma Tei in 1938 to a bakery in the 1940s, Kee Wah Bakery created quality pastries that boast of the modern and authentic taste of Hong Kong's rich heritage. Today, growing to become a celebrated household name when it comes to authentic Chinese snacks, Kee Wah has more than 100 stores across Hong Kong, Macau, China, Taiwan, United States and the Philippines.
This year, its official distributor, Gemini Premium Label, Inc. brings an ever-sweeter surprise with the arrival of the Kee Wah Bakery's best-selling premium mooncakes.
The Kee Wah Supreme Mooncakes come in the brand's signature tin can decorated with a classic emperor's portrait, signifying sovereignty, the supreme theme of the mooncake.
It's available in White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Two Yolks and Golden Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake that both come in 60 or 185g versions. The high-quality lotus seed paste made from the best selected seeds, premium peanut oil and top-grade salted egg yolks create a smooth, fragrant and enjoyable taste.
Other flavors are also available such as their Red Bean Paste, Assorted Nuts, and Red Bean Paste with Two Egg Yolks.
On the other hand, the Kee Wah Celestial Series Mooncakes come in a sumptuous selection of sweet and savory flavors. Inspired by the heavens, each gift box is packaged in an ethereal cloud or moon design.
This series offer the Quadrangle Mooncake Gift Box containing four Assorted Best-seller mooncakes, the Supreme Assorted Mini Mooncake with eight assorted mooncakes, and the Supreme Selected Mini Mooncake also with eight pieces.
With varieties to choose from, the brand's extensive range offers something for everyone. From long-established staples like the classic Golden Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake to more novel creations such as the Eu Yan Sang Red Bean Paste Mooncake with Mandarin Peel, Kee Wah continues to honor heritage while looking ahead towards a future of delicious possibilities.
It's going to be a sweeter Mid-Autumn Festival celebration as the mooncakes are up for grabs on their official social media channels, Lazada, Shopee, Pickaroo, Metromart, GrabMart, and pop-up store branches at The Podium, Robinsons Magnolia, and Power Plant Mall.
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Filipinos who want to refill and buy their favorite NutriAsia condiments at the BYOB (Bring Your Own Bote) station in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) can now look forward to a safer experience. The station recently received a Safety Seal from the Taguig City government for complying with the proper health and safety measures to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Customers can refill their Datu Puti Soy Sauce, Datu Puti Vinegar, and Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil and purchase other well-loved NutriAsia products, like Locally, Jufran, Datu Puti Pinoy Originals, that are in eco-friendly packaging, such as cans, tetra-paks, and glass bottles, at the BYOB station located at the Mind Museum.
The Safety Seal is a voluntary certification issued to establishments who have been found compliant with the minimum safety protocols set by the government, and is valid for six months. The BYOB station follows the recommended protocols such as physical distancing, the wearing of PPEs, constant disinfection, contactless payments, and sanitization, and is also outfitted with a UV cabinet that can sterilize bottles used for refilling.
"We understand that although our loyal NutriAsia customers may want to refill their favorite products at our BYOB station, they also have concerns regarding Covid-19. We consider everyone's health as our top priority and receiving this Safety Seal from the Taguig City government is a testament to our commitment and efforts. People can now head to our BYOB station in BGC with better reassurance for their safety," said James Lim, head of Corporate Marketing and Communications at NutriAsia.
For new customers, here's how to easily refill at the BYOB station:
- Order the desired NutriAsia products by filling out an online order and waiver form.
- Customer will receive a confirmation e-mail, which they will show at the store. Make sure the bottles are clean and dry.
- The bottles will be sterilized, refilled, and weighed.
- Pay for purchase via GCash or BPI.
For those who are without bottles to refill may also purchase a new 500ml glass bottle for only P20. This bottle is sterilized beforehand.
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Plastics have gotten a bad reputation of late because of how they have proliferated in oceans and bodies of water. Advocacy group Save Philippine Seas is working to help change the negative perception of plastic to the real issue at hand: waste management.
Together with snacks company Mondelez Philippines, the two organizations are working to shed light on the issues around waste management and advocating for accountability from all relevant stakeholders.
Save Philippine Seas (SPS) is an organization that aims to narrow the gap between scientists and the general public, the old and young, and the passionate and indifferent by mobilizing "seatizen"-led initiatives to empower Filipinos towards collective action and behavior change. Environmental issues may sometimes have complex explanations behind them that prevent ordinary people from understanding, or more importantly, making an impact.
"In the case of marine plastic pollution, we see the reasons behind it are improper waste management and unsustainable consumption patterns," explained Anna Oposa, Executive Director and "Chief Mermaid" of SPS.
"Simply put, plastics are not being disposed of and collected properly, leading them to end up in nature. When they are collected, they are not recycled enough, which leads them to stay in landfills and end up in bodies of water too. Lastly, we need to treat plastic as a resource - plastic can and should be re-used to reduce the production of virgin plastic, reduce the waste in our landfills, and eliminate the plastics in our environment."
SPS' partnership with Mondelez Philippines is important, as the company advocates for Sustainable Snacking, which means making their products the right way to create a positive impact on people and the planet.
Globally, the company has pledged to ensure 100 percent of its packaging will be recycle-ready by 2025, including plastic packaging. During the same period, the company also aims for at least a 25 percent reduction in virgin plastic use in rigid plastic packaging, or a five percent reduction in overall virgin plastic use. It also aims to use five percent recycled content by weight across its plastic packaging globally.
"We support actions to reduce plastic use and increase plastic recycling," noted Joseph Fabul, Corporate and Government Affairs Country Manager of Mondelez Philippines.
"Plastic is a highly efficient material which helps us provide the right levels of safety, quality, product protection, and preservation for food. We see the value of plastic as a resource, that's why we want to contribute to a circular economy where packaging material is recycled or reused.
"We are also working with Save Philippine Seas to help inform everyone - manufacturers, consumers and other stakeholders what we all need to do to ensure plastic does not end up in nature."
Locally, Mondelez Philippines is also working with organizations to fund the collection and recycling of plastic.
The responsibilities that everyone has towards waste management are outlined in the informational materials created by SPS. To read the Plastic and Ocean series by Save Philippine Seas, head to mondelezinternational.com
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