Uncover the Best Fashion and Beauty Buys on SHOPEE with your Shopee Besties this October

Shopee is thrilled to announce the launch of "Shopee Besties," a dynamic squad of the country's top fashion and beauty influencers. These influencers have shared their favorite Shopee fashion & beauty picks since July. With the official launch, this exciting collaboration is set to redefine the online shopping experience as the Besties reveal more fashion and beauty secrets from Shopee.

Huiyan Pan, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, shared about the partnership, stating, "We are glad to be partnering with fan-favorite influencers to bring more personalized and engaging content to our shoppers in the Philippines. Shoppers can look forward to insider shopping tips, top picks, and exclusive deals from Shopee Besties. We will continue to work with our partner brands, sellers, and influencers to deliver a more interactive and enjoyable shopping experience for shoppers this year-end.”

The latest Shopee Besties lineup includes fashionistas sharing their must-have clothing brands and beauty gurus who will showcase their top makeup and skincare recommendations, available on Shopee.

Fashion Besties:

Eya Borja (@eyevanana)

A fashion & beauty creator with over 13.2 million followers on social media, Eya shares that Shopee allows her to purchase high-quality pieces at affordable prices, thanks to the various promotions and discounts.

Liane San Jose (@snj.liane)

As a lifestyle and fashion content creator, Liane uses Shopee as the platform to help make her “dream wardrobe come to life”, thanks to the wide array of fashion and beauty items available.

Denise Annthea (@deniseannthea)

A content creator and the founder of the online crochet bag shop, She Made Me Buy It, Denise shops on Shopee to keep up with the updated fashion trends on the platform.

Breanna Estacio (@breyannuh)

For fashion and lifestyle content creator Brenna, Shopee is “where fashion finds a wallet-friendly runway” thanks to the numerous discounts and vouchers she can use for each purchase.

Andy Arguelles (@andyarguelles13)

While managing her studies, Andy is a content creator who mostly features fashion (outfit and style trends) on her social media. She loves to purchase fashion items from Shopee as the items are of great quality and arrive very quickly.

Beauty Besties:

Michelle Dy (@michelledyy) Michelle is an established beauty vlogger with over 1.6 million followers on Instagram. She enjoys purchasing beauty products from Shopee due to the promotions and discounts available, and the platform also provides a vast selection of brands that she can pick from.

Kianna Duntugan (@kianna.d)

Despite still being in school, Kianna has started carving her path as a content creator known for her beauty-related content. With Shopee, it allows her the “most convenient way of shopping” with the array of items available.

Muriel Nicolas (@murielnicole)

Balancing her work as a flight attendant and beauty content creator, Muriel relies on Shopee as her “go-to platform for hassle-free shopping”, providing everything she needs - from skincare and toiletries to clothes and household items.

Alex Manuel (@alexmanuell)

Alex is a beauty and lifestyle content creator who shares her daily OOTDs and makeup looks on social media. She describes Shopee as the “one-stop shop” for all her needs, given the wide range of available items.

Denise Mascarenas (@denisemascarenas)

Denise describes Shopee as accessible and affordable, allowing her to choose from various products and exclusive vouchers and discounts that help her save more as she creates lifestyle and beauty-related content on her social media.

Shoppers are invited to uncover the secrets of looking as fabulous as the Shopee Besties themselves through engaging and informative content on Shopee and their social media channels. Stay tuned for the exciting KOL content on the Shopee app and social media platforms, where our fashion and beauty experts will divulge their insider shopping tips and unveil exclusive deals.

For the latest beauty and style finds, follow the Shopee Besties, and visit the microsites HERE and HERE.

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BAYAD and RCBC Renew Partnership, Enabling Seamless Digital Financial Solutions

The pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, CIS Bayad Center, Inc. (Bayad) has renewed its partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), enabling inclusive financial services through RCBC Diskartech and RCBC ATM Go.

RCBC DiskarTech is the country’s first multilingual financial inclusion application that allows users to deposit, save, withdraw, and pay bills.

With its bills payment capability powered by Bayad, RCBC DiskarTech app users will now be able to conveniently settle their bills for electric and water utilities, cable and internet, government contributions, loan payments, credit cards, school tuition fees, online shopping, insurance, and many others. Apart from this, RCBC DiskarTech App users will now also be able to deposit funds and withdraw cash through Bayad Center branches.

On the other hand, RCBC ATM Go is the country’s largest bank-agnostic, mobile-point-of-system and grassroots-oriented ATM service. By partnering with MSMEs and local businesses in low-income, rural and remote communities, RCBC emerged as the only universal private bank to have 100% coverage by servicing all 82 provinces including Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).

Today, RCBC ATM Go users can conveniently have their bank transactions such as balance inquiry, withdraw, and fund transfer, by simply entering their ATM pin on the POS machine at the nearest Bayad Center in their area.

Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Y. Ferrer shared, “Our partnership with RCBC DiskarTech and RCBC ATM Go is set to continuously amplify financial inclusion. Our goal has always been about enabling convenience and accessibility for our kababayans especially those in the underprivileged areas of the country. With this, we are proactively expanding our biller network making payments for household bills and government contributions just at the fingertips of DiskarTech App users.

RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva also commended Bayad sharing “For the past 26 years, Bayad has been committed to serving the Filipino people through easier outsourced payment and bills payment options. At RCBC, we stand for the same thing – making digital finance more accessible and easier for everyone. Through our renewed partnership, we are optimistic that we will further the financial inclusion goals of both RCBC and the Philippine government.”

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Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino Starrer Suspense-Thriller Series "LINLANG" Becomes the Most Watched Show on Prime Video Philippines

ABS-CBN’s latest suspense-thriller series “Linlang,” starring Paulo Avelino, JM de Guzman, and Kim Chiu emerged as the most watched TV show on Prime Video Philippines on its first streaming day.

“Linlang,” which drops new episodes every Thursday, is streaming in over 240 countries and territories and is the second series of Kim Chiu on Prime Video after the success of “Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen.”

The series revolves around boxer-turned-seaman Victor “Bangis” Lualhati (Paulo Avelino) in his quest of uncovering the truth behind his wife Juliana’s (Kim Chiu) infidelity. As Victor digs deeper, he discovers that there is more at play than just a cheating spouse and realizes that the woman he loved and married is not who she seems.

Completing the stellar cast are Jaime Fabregas, Raymond Bagatsing, Albie Casiño, Jake Ejercito, Heaven Peralejo, Adrian Lindayag, Race Matias, Benj Manalo, Lovely Abella, Frenchie Dy, Ross Pesigan, Hanna Lexie, Juno Advincula, Connie Virtucio, Lotlot Bustamante, Meann Espinosa, Danny Ramos, Bart Guingona, Marc Mcmahon, Anji Salvacion, and Kice. “Linlang” is directed by FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin.

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Make it Christmas with Jollibee Joy: Transforming Everyday Moments into Christmas

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year as it brings forth a season of fun gatherings, anticipated reunions, and festive spirits. Between the hustle and bustle of the season and the more mundane moments, capturing the true holiday spirit is simpler than we think.

Jollibee launches a campaign that shows how it can transform everyday situations into Christmas, because of the joy that it brings to people. Its heartwarming video captures the moment when unsuspecting individuals step into what appears to be a standard Christmas-themed photo booth, only to discover an extraordinary surprise!

“At Jollibee, we believe that Christmas is about the joy that we share with our loved ones,” said Mari Aldecoa, Assistant Vice President. “This season, we hope that Jollibee can once again help in making every gathering more enjoyable and memorable. Together, let’s make this Christmas a wonderful one with Jollibee Joy.”

From the lovable mascot to the delicious food, Jollibee contributes to everyday joy, giving Filipinos a great experience each time. Jollibee consistently delivers with its best-selling Crispylicious, Juicylicious Chickenjoy; Sweet-Sarap Jolly Spaghetti; Langhap-Sarap Yumburger; and Beefy-Saucy Linamnam Ulam Burger Steak, and all your other Jollibee favorites.

Elevate everyday moments and make your Christmas season truly special with Jollibee joy. 

For all the latest updates, make sure to like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Warner Bros. Releases Trailer for the Musical Drama "THE COLOR PURPLE" Starring Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R., Halle Bailey and Fantasia Barrino

A bold new take on the beloved classic. “The Color Purple,” based on the novel by Alice Walker, stars an ensemble cast that includes Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R., Halle Bailey and Fantasia Barrino, in her film debut. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones, the film opens in Philippine cinemas January 24, 2024.

Watch the trailer:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/cjrH-VwiFvA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=3515774685333905

“The Color Purple” is a story about the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond. This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.

The screenplay is by Marcus Gardley (“Maid,” “The Chi”), based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. The executive producers Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg.

The cast includes Taraji P. Henson (“What Men Want,” “Hidden Figures”), Danielle Brooks (“Peacemaker,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Colman Domingo (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Fear the Walking Dead”), Corey Hawkins (“In the Heights,” “BlacKkKlansman”), H.E.R. (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30 th Celebration”), Halle Bailey (“The Little Mermaid,” “Grown-ish”), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”), and Fantasia Barrino (in her major motion picture debut).

In cinemas January 24, 2024, “The Color Purple” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

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ABS-CBN News Launch Three Digital Offerings Titled “SOS: Stars on Spotlight,” “Bistado M.O. (Modus Operandi),” and “Patrol ng Pilipino: Playlist”

Three new ABS-CBN News digital content - offering news, useful information and entertainment - was launched last weekend in a bid to further expand the organization’s reach.

After its soft-launch last September 29, “SOS: Stars on Spotlight” premiered on October 7, in its regular time slot at 4pm every Saturday on the ABS-CBN News YouTube channel (youtube.com/abscbnnews).

The weekly recap of the week’s biggest and most talked-about showbiz and entertainment stories that aired on TV Patrol is headlined alternately by Ganiel Krishnan and MJ Felipe. A day after its YouTube run, the same episode will stream on the ABS-CBN News Facebook page (facebook.com/abscbnnews) also at 4pm.

The news team’s second offering, “Bistado M.O. (Modus Operandi)”, meanwhile, aims to not only revisit crime cases and scams covered by ABS-CBN’s metro and justice reporters, but also advise viewers on how to avoid being victimized.

Hosted by veteran police reporters Zyann Ambrosio and Jeff Caparas, “Bistado M.O.” streams at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays on the ABS-CBN News YouTube channel, and 4:30 p.m. Sundays on the ABS-CBN News Facebook page.

Finally, in “Patrol ng Pilipino: Playlist,” ABS-CBN journalists take the lead in presenting a mini-newsmagazine that will showcase vertical video stories originally released by “Patrol ng Pilipino”, the news organization’s mobile journalism initiative.

Each reporter hosts a compilation of content curated by concept - ranging from on-the-spot coverages and explainers, to food and lifestyle features. Among the presenters are “Patrol ng Pilipino” mainstays Doris Bigornia, Michael Delizo, and Krishnan.

“Patrol ng Pilipino: Playlist” drops every Sunday at 11 a.m. on the Patrol ng Pilipino (facebook.com/patrolngpilipino) and ABS-CBN News Facebook pages. It is then available on the ABS-CBN News’ YouTube channel Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

"These digital offerings are in response to the public’s need for reliable and engaging stories and continue the Kapamilya news team’s mission of finding more ways to serve the Filipino wherever they may be," Francis Toral, ABS-CBN News head, said.

“They also aim to provide Filipinos with news they can use, help them understand current issues and events, and keep them up-to-date on hot and trending stories,” she added.

For other updates, follow @ABSCBNPR on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and Threads or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

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Jessy Mendiola is the Newest #yobooBestie

You guessed it right - Filipino multimedia superstar Jessy Mendiola is yoboo’s newest brand ambassador!

Having built a thriving career in the entertainment industry through the years, the all-around actress, model, and vlogger is now also a loving wife and supermom. She and her husband, Filipino-American TV personality Luis Manzano, welcomed their beautiful daughter Isabella Rose into the world in December 2022.

“We are so happy to have Jessy join the yoboo family, as she navigates through the joys and challenges of motherhood,” said Chinen Rina, Pediatrician and Founder of yoboo. “The love and care she gives Isabella Rose is unconditional, and we want to give her as much support as we can through our baby skincare products. Our campaign #yobooBestie represents how a mother is also the best friend of her child and will always strive towards what’s best for them - and this commitment is something that yoboo deeply respects and cares about.”

The exciting news was recently announced on yoboo Philippines’ Facebook and Instagram pages. “It’s a wonderful honor to be part of a brand that takes excellent care of Isabella Rose’s skincare needs and wellbeing,” Jessy shared. “A baby’s skin is so fragile and delicate, and really needs special attention through a consistent skincare routine. yoboo gives me this assurance through its top-quality products, so that I can focus on bonding with my daughter and letting her enjoy life with healthy and resilient skin.”

Committed to helping every family raise children in a relaxed and scientific manner, the Japanese-based brand provides expertly crafted skincare products for babies using natural plant extracts and biomimetic essence to awaken the skin’s intrinsic vitality. yoboo’s complete range of products can help nurture the baby’s skin in any environment, whether it’s to protect it from the sun, soothe it from any discomfort or sensitivity, or sustain its moisture after a bath. Its all-natural and easily absorbed formulas reject unnecessary additives, preservatives, and allergens and follow strict quality standards for the parent’s peace of mind.

To learn more about the ultimate baby care experience, visit yoboo Philippines’ official Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/2dw82pjt) and Instagram (@yoboo.philippines) Pages, or shop in their official stores in Lazada (https://tinyurl.com/3vmk8ju9) and Shopee (https://tinyurl.com/3zhthyjx).

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It's Here! Trailer for Warner Bros. Musical Drama "THE COLOR PURPLE"

A bold new take on the beloved classic. “The Color Purple,” based on the novel by Alice Walker, stars an ensemble cast that includes Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R., Halle Bailey and Fantasia Barrino, in her film debut. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones, the film opens in Philippine cinemas January 24, 2024.

Watch the trailer: 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/cjrH-VwiFvA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=3515774685333905

“The Color Purple” is a story about the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond. This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.

The screenplay is by Marcus Gardley (“Maid,” “The Chi”), based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. The executive producers Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg.

The cast includes Taraji P. Henson (“What Men Want,” “Hidden Figures”), Danielle Brooks (“Peacemaker,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Colman Domingo (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Fear the Walking Dead”), Corey Hawkins (“In the Heights,” “BlacKkKlansman”), H.E.R. (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30 th Celebration”), Halle Bailey (“The Little Mermaid,” “Grown-ish”), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”), and Fantasia Barrino (in her major motion picture debut).

In cinemas January 24, 2024, “The Color Purple” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

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COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises Brings Back the Authentic Storytelling Roots of Blogging in “UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Initiative Season 3”

Global award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises has finally concluded “UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Initiative Season 3” with the announcement of the program’s Top Storytellers in a virtual awards night held recently.

Following the success of its first and second seasons, the initiative recently returned for a third season to continue empowering storytellers across the nation by collating and amplifying their powerful stories that champion the human spirit. Write to Ignite Season 3 brought to light amazing stories that were previously untold, unheard, or underrated.

By pushing participants beyond their comfort zones and asking them to feature tales of triumph, success and perseverance from other people they are connected to, work with or know, the initiative was able to pull back the mask of everyday heroes from various walks of life and to share their heartwarming journeys and inspiring perspectives in life.

Numerous participants from all over the Philippines participated in the challenge, with 40 finalists emerging to lead the journey. These finalists were invited to a Virtual Awarding Ceremony, where the top 20 storytellers were declared.

Iris Acosta of Pinay Ads from Caloocan City emerged as the Grand Champion for her entry “Unmasking Strength: A Journey of Resilience and Hope” about her mom’s battle against cancer. 

Other winners in the top 5 include 1st runner-up Gretchen Filart of Our World in Words from Sta. Maria, Bulacan for her entry “Championing Biodiversity Against The Odds: Environmentalist Celine Murillo, Unmasked” which is about the journey of environmentalist Celine Murillo and her advocacy for the conservation of biodiversity and natural heritage through storytelling; 2nd runner-up Katrina Rivera of Kwento ni Kat from Talisay City, Negros Occidental for “Wrist Tags, Bananas in Pajamas, Masks, and All the Things That Can Keep Us Alive” which is about her friend Nikka and her battle with lupus; 3rd runner-up Mauie Flores of The 24-Hour Mommy from Cainta, Rizal for “UNMASKED: The Amazing Faith and Courage of a Fabulous Ausome Mom” which is about her churchmate’s journey raising her three children in the autism spectrum; and 4 th runner-up Marjorie Pineda-Uy of Woman in Digital from Quezon City for “UNMASKED: God Loves You ‘As Is’” which is about her aunt’s experience living with disability.

The top 5 winners were also given an opportunity to support their selected accredited non- government organization through donations as part of the prizes they won. Grand Champion Iris Acosta chose to support Save the Children Philippines, 1st runner-up Gretchen Filart picked Philippine Eagle Foundation, 2nd runner-up Katrina Rivera selected Make-A-Wish Foundation, 3rd runner-up Mauie Flores partnered with SOS Children’s Villages, and 4th runner-up Marjorie Uy identified Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) as beneficiary.

The Grand Champion won PhP 40,000 and two international round-trip tickets from airasia. The rest of the Top 5 winners won cash prizes, PhP 20,000 for the 1 st Runner-Up; PhP 15,000 for the 2 nd Runner-Up; PhP 12,000 for the 3 rd Runner-Up; and PhP 10,000 for the 4 th Runner-Up. The Top 6 to 20 finalists are bringing home cash prizes while all the Top 40 Finalists are receiving merchandise items from sponsors and participating brands.

“We started the Write to Ignite initiative amid the pandemic. It was timely back then, and it still is up to now. At a time when our social media has become a tool for the proliferation of fake news, trolling, organized bashing, hate campaigns, and black propaganda, we go back to the very essence and roots of blogging, which is authentic storytelling. This is what a real blogger does. We trust and believe that they uphold the very essence of the practice, sharing the truth through inspirational writing and storytelling. This is why we are proud of the Write to Ignite bloggers, content creators, and storytellers as once again, they were able to demonstrate that the platforms they use can be, and should be, used for positive social change," said Ferdinand L. Bondoy, the Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises.

"It was a challenge to have to write someone else's story, but our Write to Ignite storytellers were able to accomplish that and even exceed expectations. All entries and stories were very valuable and worthy of being read, shared, and recognized," shared Mr. Bondoy.

UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Initiative Season 3 is created and organized by COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, with airasia as a major sponsor / brand partner; with Babyflo and PHILUSA Corporation, Century Tuna, Licealiz and Lamoiyan Corporation, Rémy Martin, and Uratex Monoblock as sponsors / brand partners; with Make-A-Wish Philippines, Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Philippine Eagle Foundation, Save the Children Philippines and SOS Children's Villages Philippines as NGO partners; and with SEA Wave Pop Culture Magazine as the official media partner.

To know more about COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises and Write to Ignite, visit www.comcomundo.com or follow https://www.facebook.com/comcomundo/ on Facebook and https://www.linkedin.com/company/comcomundo on LinkedIn.

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URC Named Most Outstanding Consumer Staples Company in the Philippines for Third Year in a Row

One of Asia’s leading financial publication, Asiamoney has, for a third year in a row, named Universal Robina Corp. (URC) as the Philippines’ most outstanding company in the consumer staples sector in its Asia’s Outstanding Poll 2023.

Asiamoney handed the award to URC, one of the Philippines’ largest food manufacturers, after an exhaustive survey of the region’s top capital movers and financial experts.

URC president and CEO Irwin Lee said clinching the award three times in a row "serves as a validation of the quality of our product, and a testament to the unyielding trust and confidence that our valued customers have in us”.

“It is also a recognition of the remarkable dedication shown by our workforce, and a reaffirmation of the overall excellence that defines our company,” he added.

Asiamoney is a top source of news, commentaries and data services for international capital markets.

The 2023 Asia’s Outstanding Company Poll covered over 1,225 fund managers, analysts, bankers and ratings agencies. In total, 7,653 votes were received for publicly listed companies across 13 markets in Asia.

The results recognized 194 companies as being the most outstanding in their respective sectors and markets.

The poll was designed to acknowledge listed firms that have excelled in areas such as financial performance, management team excellence, investor relations and corporate social responsibility.

Lee thanked the diverse group of fund managers, analysts, bankers, and ratings agencies who participated in the voting.

“We are also grateful to all our stakeholders - employees, suppliers, customers, and consumers - whose unwavering support and dedication have been instrumental in our resilience during the recent challenging years," he added.

Lee said the latest award reinforces URC’s commitment to becoming the "foremost sustainable food and beverage enterprise from the Philippines, that delight consumers around the world with good food choices".

URC produces iconic brands such as Great Taste, C2 Cool & Clean, Piattos, Maxx candy and Cream-O cookies, which have been part of Filipinos’ lives for decades. One of the country’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, URC also has significant, and growing, presence in ASEAN. Its leading regional brands include Fun-O, Tivoli and Lexus.

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