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Fresh and grown-up takes on childhood faves from Pufft Doughnuts

Who can possibly not love doughnuts? I mean, what’s not to love?

Those puffy tufts of sweetness are sure to appeal to any sweet tooth, regardless of age, right?

Well, there’s a specialty shop for doughnut lovers who’re all grown up: Pufft Doughnuts!

I first knew about this doughnut brand as an online shop when I got a taste of its swetly explosive Snickers Bomb last year, but I was delighted to recently discover its popup store in Powerplant Mall.

Pufft Doughnuts prides itself on soft and fluffy doughnut creations, all made fresh from scratch using premium ingredients and stuffed to capacity with homemade filling or generously topped with frosting.

Well, I lost no time in getting a box of these goodies to bring home to the fam!

Inside this Stronut Box (Php775) is a winning combo of irresistible and decadent doughnut flavors such as:

2 Pcs of Strawberry Monst. Puffy doughnuts glazed and loaded with fresh strawberries and homemade strawberry jelly.

3 Pcs Filled Doughnuts. Decadent desserts such as Cinco Leches (made with five types of milk and topped with a dollop of dulce de leche), Tiramisu (stuffed with coffee and cream cheese) and Yema y Pastillas (stuffed with milky fave snacks).

The best part is that I can easily give in to my adult-level craving for donuts by simply ordering online. Pufft accepts pre-orders for or same-day delivery on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

So level up to adulting when it comes to your doughnut indulgences, why don’t you?

To stay updated on Pufft’s ever-growing gallery of doughnut flavors, follow it on Facebook or Instagram.

Get your #HonestlyGoodFriedChicken from Jackson’s Fried Chicken, exclusively available on FoodPanda

For being such a universally favorite dish, fried chicken has been steeped in so much mystery.

The allure of some well-known fried chicken brands has been attributed to secret herbs and spices, the use of various flours, brines, starches and rubs, as well as meticulously guarded heritage recipes.

However, as hungry fried chicken lovers, all we’re really looking for is no-fuss and no-frills fried chicken goodness: crispy skin with flavorful breading that gives way to tender and juicy meat.

In essence, what we want is honestly good fried chicken.

Fortunately, we can have it delivered right to our doorstep after just a few phone taps, thanks to the fried chicken industry’s newest player, Jackson’s Fried Chicken!

Just open up your FoodPanda app to order its tasty offerings such as:

2pc Original Fried Chicken with Rice (Php249). Bite into Jackson’s original golden crispy fried chicken served with fluffy white rice and gravy.

Original Fried Chicken Cheese Burger (Php169). Have a filling meal with this sandwich made with crispy coated chicken served in a bun with a cheese slice, galic aioli and lettuce.

Sides. Enjoy your fried chicken orders with these appetizing side orders.

Other options for honestly good fried chicken (with original recipe and spicy variants) and sides available include:

Popcorn Chicken (Php149). Crispy and juicy fried chicken bites.
Chicken Tenders (Php149). Juicy chicken fingers served with garlic mayo dip.
Chicken Fillet with Rice (Php125/1pc | Php195/2pc). Crispy chicken fillets served with rice and gravy.

So whether you want to snack on some crispy chicken or have it as a meal with the entire fam, you can always go tap-tap-tapping on your FoodPanda app to get your hands on some Jackson’s Fried Chicken!

Disclosure: Product samples were provided to facilitate this feature.

Red Ribbon brings a taste of the divine with its new Chocolate Heaven Cake

Belinda Carlisle once sang that “heaven is a place on earth.”

I can certainly believe it after getting a bite of Red Ribbon’s newest premium cake: Chocolate Heaven!

Dubbed as Red Ribbon’s best chocolate cake yet, Chocolate Heaven is a divine confection that can serve as the highlight of any celebration or as a sweet treat for yourself or your special someone.

Premium ingredients as well as Red Ribbon’s mastery of chocolate confectionery come together to produce this masterpiece:

a moist and densely fudgy chocolate cake layers that brings a decadent richness with every bite
creamy chocolate icing that separate the chocolate fudge cake layers, giving it an extra helping of indulgent sweetness
a shiny covering of rich and gooey chocolate ganache, making this cake a treat for the eyes as well
a generous topping of decadent chocolate drizzle, because who says you can’t have too much of a good thing?

Each mouthful is an explosion of rich, chocolatey bliss on your tastebuds, making you crave for yet another bite!

Now, imagine sharing such pleasures with your loved ones!

If love can be expressed through sweetness and indulgence, then this celestial chocolate creation is the best gift for the people you hold dear.

What better way to give love today than to treat your nears-and-dears than to give them a taste of Paradise in the form of Red Ribbon’s Chocolate Heaven?

Chocolate Heaven is available at selected Red Ribbon stores in Metro Manila and South Luzon at Php1,195 for regular size and Php895 for junior size.

Order now via the Red Ribbon app, the Red Ribbon delivery website, Red Ribbon on Facebook Messenger, or by calling the #87777 hotline. You may also place your order via GrabFood or FoodPanda.

Disclosure: Product sample was provided to facilitate this feature.

Check out my previous posts about Red Ribbon:

Red Ribbon, Lucky Gold Plaza — Sweet snacktimes with Red Ribbon Bakeshop

Red Ribbon Coffee Caramel Crunch — #SweetDelight: Red Ribbon’s Caramel Crunch Cake is back!

Sweet dads deserve sweet chocolatey treats from Red Ribbon this Father’s Day

#HomeForTheHolidays: 5 reasons home-buying during the holidays might work best for you

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness with family and friends. It is also a time when many people dream of having their own home to host holiday gatherings and create lasting memories. If you are currently renting or living with family or friends, now is the perfect time to consider the benefits of owning your own home in time for the holidays.

Here are some reasons why it’s best to have your own home in time for the holidays:

Host the perfect holiday gathering. When you own your own home, you have the freedom to host holiday gatherings and create the perfect atmosphere for your loved ones. Whether you want to decorate your own space, cook your favorite holiday meals, or simply enjoy the warmth of your own fireplace, having your own home provides the perfect backdrop for creating holiday memories.

Enjoy your own traditions. When you own your own home, you can start your own holiday traditions and create special memories with your family and friends. Whether it’s hanging stockings by the fireplace, baking holiday cookies, or singing carols around the piano, owning your own home provides the perfect opportunity to create new traditions that can last a lifetime.
A sense of pride and accomplishment. Owning your own home is a major accomplishment that provides a sense of pride and accomplishment that can be especially meaningful during the holiday season. Knowing that you have a place of your own to call home can bring a sense of comfort and stability that is essential during the often-stressful holiday season.

A perfect gift for your family. If you have a family, owning your own home can be the perfect holiday gift for them. Having a place to call home provides a sense of security and stability that can be especially important during the holiday season. Additionally, owning your own home can be a smart investment that can provide long-term financial benefits for your family.
Freedom and flexibility. When you own your own home, you have the freedom to decorate and personalize your space however you want. This can be especially meaningful during the holidays when you want to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your family and friends. Additionally, owning your own home provides flexibility in terms of scheduling and planning holiday events. You don’t have to worry about rental restrictions or the availability of a space because you have your own home to host events. This can make it easier to plan events on your own schedule and ensure that your holiday plans are not disrupted by external factors.

Owning your own home can provide a number of benefits that are especially valuable during the holiday season. From hosting the perfect holiday gathering to enjoying your own traditions, owning your own home can provide a sense of pride, accomplishment, and stability that can be especially meaningful during this special time of year. If you are considering purchasing a home, now is the perfect time to start the process so you can enjoy the benefits of homeownership in time for the holidays.

So why not make the move to acquire your dream home in a Lumina Homes community?

Whether you’re in Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao, there’s a Lumina Homes community waiting for you. The projects are available in over 50 key cities and municipalities in the Philippines, such as Rizal, Bulacan, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, La Union, Cagayan, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Albay, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, and Davao del Norte.

Getting your own Lumina dream home is made even easier, thanks to various financing options, such as:

Pag-Ibig Financing which offers the lowest possible interest rate with a 14-month downpayment term and a 30-year maximum loan term
Bank Financing which has faster loan processing with a 16-month downpayment term and a 20-year maximum loan term
Deferred Financing which involves straight payment of total contract price over 24 month at 0% interest
Spot Cash which involves full payment of total contract price applying a 6% discount if made within 30 days from payment of reservation fee, 8% if made within the reservation month, and 10% if made within 10 days of reservation date

Here’s how to get Php500 off when reserve your own Lumina home online:

Visit Lumina Homes’ website.
Click “E-Services” and “Reserve Online” then fill out your details.
Fill out the project name, phase, block and lot of your preferred Lumina project.
Proceed to payment and use my code JLBLMN500. Payments via GCash or debit/credit cards are accepted.

Prima Casa Land & Houses, Inc., known through its “LUMINA” brand, has evolved to be the practical choice of everyone in realizing their dream of home ownership. Lumina is the leading mass housing developer in the country with its roster of value-priced homes in affordable and self-sustaining communities.

For more information and announcements, follow @luminahomesofficial on Facebook or visit Lumina Homes’ official website at www.lumina.com.ph.

Images provided by Lumina Homes.

Indulgent weekend brunch at Rustic Mornings by Isabelo

Weekend brunches are always something to look forward to, wouldn’t you agree?

They give us the opportunity to leisurely enjoy a sumptuous meal with our family and friends, time well spent catching up on each other’s news and making plans for the next get-together.

That’s what we #OfficeMaritesses were up to one rainy weekend: we embarked on a foodie adventure at one of Marikina’s top brunch destinations, Rustic Mornings.

In this quaint eatery, we were able to surround ourselves with gorgeous greenery, eclectic artworks as well as other points of visual interest made from scrap and recycled materials while enjoying a delicious meal which consisted of:

Spinach Dip (Php400). Isabelo’s famous rich and creamy spinach dip accompanied by pieces of toasted ciabattaa. A tasty start to our lovely brunch!

Berry Cream Cheese and Bacon-Stuffed French Toast (Php500). Thick pieces of French toast generously stuffed with berry cream cheese and crispy bacon.

Waffle Churros (Php290). Sweetly spiced crisp waffle tossed in sugar and cinnamon powder.

Brunch Platter (Php990). Group platter good for two-to three persons that includes breakfast favorites: pancakes, waffles, bacon, scrambled eggs and hash browns.

Filipino Platter (Php990). Group platter good for two to three persons that has a delicious sampling of the classic Pinoy almusal: beef tapa, tocino, crispy bangus, fried rice and sunny-side-up egg.

Drinks. Brunch wouldn’t be complete without hot drinks to perk us up or iced drinks to cool and refresh us.

We loved the fresh and airy feel of dining al fresco in such a beautifully reinvigorating setting, which is quite conducive towards sharing all the hot goss on various office and barkada topics.

We found the group platters to be well-curated as they combine various breakfast favorites in reasonably priced packages.

So if you want to enjoy your own a setting for spilling the proverbial tea with your fellow Maritesses or to enjoy a lovely morning meal with family and friends, it’s high time you indulge yourself at Rustic Mornings.

Rustic Mornings is located at 11 Isabelo Mendoza Street, San Roque, Marikina City, open from 8am to 4pm.

While walk-ins are welcome, the place can get full pretty quickly so it’s best to call ahead of your visit to reserve your table via +63 2 8425 8610.

You may also course your takeout or delivery orders via Viber at +63 995 2493732.

@beingjellybeans
Enjoy wholesome breakfast faves and al fresco dining surrounded by eclectic art and nature at @Rustic Mornings by Isabelo. Deets at beingjellybeans.com! #beingjellybeans
♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim

Know more about Rustic Mornings via its website or follow it on Facebook or Instagram.

Great finds to #TreatYourself with at SM Markets

And just like that, we’re already in the BER months…

Can you already feel the difference?

In contrast to the general mood for the past two-and-a-half years wherein temperance and abstinence were the order of the day, we are now entering a period where we can feel right in rewarding ourselves for having pulled through.

Now is a time for a little bit of self-love, wouldn’t you agree?

That’s what SM Markets, specifically SM Supermarket and Savemore, brings to you through its Treat Yourself activations. There are different ways to treat yourself – such as indulging in delicious food, engaging in calming or creative hobbies such as cooking or baking or pampering yourself with bath and body products to nourish your body and build confidence.

These are embodied by SM Markets Ambassadors who graced SM’s Treat Yourself Day held last August 20 at SM Megamall with their presence, raffled off some items from their own collections, as well as shared their stories on how they treat themselves:

Travel vlogger Angel Dei splurges on hair care products
Food influencer Hazel Cheffy likes grocery shopping, even when she has already restocked her pantry
Star volleyball athlete Rachel Daquis makes sure to nourish her body with recovery food, especially after a hard day of games and practices

The event also showcased practical and budget-friendly food items from Australian supermarket brand Coles. (More deets on Coles products here.)

The event also featured exciting bundles that bring freebies or savings from participating brands that visitors could avail of using their SM Advantage Card. These included:

You can look forward to similar fun activities and awesome bundles in upcoming mall activations and road shows:

Sep 3-4: SM Fairview mall activation
Sep 9-23: roadshow stores in SM Supermarket Sta. Mesa, Manila, Southmall, Novaliches, & Savemore Angono2
Sep 17-18: SM San Lazaro mall activation

So go ahead and #TreatYourselfInSM to enjoy all these awesome deals and reward yourself for all you’ve been through and accomplished for the past years.

Check out my previous posts about SM Markets:

Why not, ChocNut? Check out the limited edition #SMChocNutTuron

Australian brand Coles now available exclusively at SM Markets

Timberland Highlands Resort’s Ridge Cafe introduces Arabic Dinner Buffet

Would you like to give in to your flights of fancy and embark on an exciting journey?

A journey among extraordinary flavors, that is. 🙂

Well, head on then to Ridge Cafe at Timberland Highlands Resort up in the mountains of San Mateo, Rizal. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the fresh mountain air as you dine in style, thanks to its opulent interiors and al fresco area overlooking the metro.

Ridge Cafe - Timberland Highlands Resort — Ridge Cafe from outside

Here, your tastebuds can certainly go on a flavor tour, thanks to its recently unveiled Arabic Dinner Buffet.

Expanding gastronomic possibilities in the Rizal area

Every Saturday, from 6m to 9pm, you can eat your fill of flavorful and nutritious viands that boast of having Arabic, Mediterranean and South Asian origins, as well as free-flowing iced tea, all for just Php980++.

This exciting culinary curation is the brainchild of Timberland Highlands Resort’s new Executive Chef, Ranuka Hettiarachchi, who sought to include healthy Mediterranean dishes in Ridge Cafe’s buffet, as well as providing guests with vegan and vegetarian diets with suitable options.

Ridge Cafe - Timberland Highlands Buffet — A preview to the Arabic Dinner

Also, given that restaurants offering Arabic food are not that common in the Rizal area, local residents now have a new convenient destination if they want to expand their food horizons.

Representing exotic flavors from the Mediterranean and Arabic regions

Ridge Cafe’s Arabic Dinner Buffet presents travel-hungry foodies with the opportunity to enjoy signature dishes of regions such as Greece, the Middle East, Egypt and South Asia, all cohesively curated and mouthwateringly presented in their respective stations.

Carnivores will be (quite understandably!) drawn to the carving station where beautifully roasted beef striploin and leg of lamb take pride of place, accompanied by roasted veggies and a variety of sauces to choose from.

Those seeking healthier fare can always go to the cold section and check out the fresh salads comprised of crisp greens and veggies as well as filling proteins.

Then diners can hop from station to station to sample distinct tastes from various countries in a virtual food trip across the Mediterranean, Gulf and Indian subcontinent with these flavorful offerings:

Dessert lovers can also look forward to sampling the popular desserts from these regions as well as their favorite sweets in the dessert station.

While you can always take this journey by yourself, it’s best to experience it with family and friends!

Ridge Cafe also offers other buffet meals including:

Top of the Morning Buffet: intercontinental breakfast menu and classic Pinoy almusal favorites at Php650 net per person (weekends from 7am to 10am)
Filipino Buffet: favorite Filipino dishes with free-flowing iced tea at Php980+ per person (lunch from 11.30am to .30pm | dinner from 6pm to 9pm)

To reserve a table, email timberlandfbm@timberlandresort.com or message 0999-889-2659 | 0995-840-3206 | 8891-8288 local 1030 and 1032.

Ridge Cafe is located at Timberland Highlands Resort, inside Timberland Heights, Barangay Guitnang Bayan II, San Mateo, Rizal 1850 Philippines.

Book your room via Klook today to enjoy great savings!

To know more about Timberland Highlands Resorts latest updates and offers, follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Check out my previous posts about Timberland Highlands Resort:

Kumbacheros, it’s time to celebrate as Ka Tunying’s turns 7!

Woohoo! Celebrations are definitely in order because #PanlasangMakabayanTurns7!

Ka Tunying’s, that casual tambayan and restoran in one, recently marked its seventh year of operations.

Named after its founder, veteran broadcaster, TV personality and radio commentator, Anthony Taberna, Ka Tunying’s has been through seven years’ worth of ups , downs and in-betweens of running a restaurant that caters to the #PanlasangMakabayan.

Before and during a global pandemic, Ka Tunying’s has rolled with the times and even introduced service and product innovations such as the launch of its website for online ordering, its frozen food packs and its retail stores in various cities nationwide.

With restaurants located in Quezon City and Tagaytay, Ka Tunying’s has been serving afforable, no-frills yet delicious Pinoy dishes such as Kaldereta, Arroz Caldo and Sisig to satisfy the Pinoy food cravings of urbanites, families, barkadas, travelers, balikbayans and more!

Over the years, its offerings have expanded to include the following:

Breads: Baguette (Php81), Banana Loaf (Php196), Cheesebread (Php161/8pcs | Php256/14pcs), Cheese Loaf (Php138), Regular Pan de Sal (Php81/10pcs), Cheese Pan de Sal (Php104/10pcs), Malunggay Pan de Sal (Php98/10pcs), Pesto Wheat Pan de Sal (Php98), Turmeric Pan de Sal (Php92/10pcs), Ube Cheese Pan de Sal (Php334/10pcs), Ensaymada (Php58/pc | Php345/6pcs), Cheesy Ube Ensaymada (Php173), Coffee Bun (Php144/6pcs | Php242/12pcs), Hopia (Php109), Mongo Loaf (Php104), Kamote Cheeseroll (Php58), Pan de Coco (Php108/8pcs), Raisin Bonnet (Php104/6pcs), Raisin Loaf (Php104), Tasty (Php81), Wheat Bread (Php69), Spanish Bread (Php104), Whole Wheat Cinnamon (Php173).

Pastas and Noodles: Tinapa Carbonara (Php295), Pancit ni Nanay Benny (Php320), Pancit Cantonio Taberna (Php295), Daing Pesto Pasta (Php325), Vegetable Lasagna (Php320)

Customizable Cakes: Simply choose your cake design, choose among various flavors (including carrot, ube macapuno, choco caramel and choco ganache) and sizes (6-, 8-, 10 and 12-inches), then indicate your dedication message.

So, kumbacheros, go ahead and celebrate with these tasty creations from Ka Tunying’s. Order online at KaTunyings.com, calling 09952376684 or 09171038673, or sending a message on Facebook, Instagram or Viber (Ka Tunying’s PH).

Ka Tunying’s outlets are located at:

88 Visayas Ave, Quezon City, 1128 Metro Manila
Unit D, Vista Point, Tagaytay, Cavite

Ka Tunying’s also delivers via GrabFood and FoodPanda.

Check out my previous posts about Ka Tunying’s:

Ka Tunying's Brownie Pre-Mix — BakeItTilYouMakeIt: Our Baking Mama Gift Set from Ka Tunying’s

Treat yourself to your fave OPPO gadgets at the Shopee Super Brand Day on September 2-3

Greet the start of the BER months with amazing discounts and freebies when you add OPPO gadgets to your cart at the Shopee Super Brand Day this September 2 and 3.

Be one of the first to avail the all-new OPPO Reno8 Series with exclusive deals. Add the latest Portrait Expert to cart and get up to Php1000 off, a free pair OPPO Enco Buds, and free shipping vouchers. If that’s not enough to entice you, you’ll also be scoring a raffle entry to be one of five winners of the soon-to-be released OPPO Pad Air.

If you have your eyes set on another OPPO gadget, you’ll still be taking home loads of freebies during the two-day sale period. Take home a free 32GB Memory Card when you shop the A16 3GB, free Bluetooth speakers with every purchase of the A55, or a free Neon Island Deskpad when buying the Reno6 Z 5G.

Plan on shopping for your Christmas gifts this early? Treating yourself and others is made more enjoyable during the Shopee Super Brand Day Sale, as you can get Php400 vouchers for a minimum spend of PHP 14,999, and Php200 vouchers for a minimum spend of Php9,999.

They say two is better than one, and that is most definitely true with OPPO’s exclusive Bundle Deals available only this September 2 and 3. Originally Php 26,698, you can score Reno5 5G + Enco Buds for only Php 18,999. Other steals you wouldn’t want to miss out on are Reno5 + Enco Buds for only Php 15,999, down from Php 21,698; A94 + Enco Buds for only Php 11,999, discounted from Php 16,698; or A55 + Enco Buds for only Php 9,499, down from Php12,698. Lastly, if you’re eyeing to revamp smart gadgets, you can get the OPPO Band + Enco Buds bundle for only Php 1,999, originally priced at Php5,398.

Shop now and pay later, worry-free! Purchase the Reno8 Z 5G, A16 4GB, or A55 with 0% interest for up to 6 months, thanks to SPayLater.

Looking to score even more freebies? Tune into the livestream on both days from 10:00-11:30am via the OPPO Official Store on Shopee and get a chance to win exclusive perks, including Php100 discount vouchers, valid for minimum spends of Php 4,999, and prizes like mobile phone holders and electronic toothbrushes.

Score the most exciting deals during OPPO’s Super Brand Day on Shopee! For more updates and detailed promotion mechanics about the sale, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or the official Facebook page.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO provides its users with the ColorOS operating system and internet services like OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 Research Institutes and 5 R&D Centers worldwide, as well as an International Design Center in London. More than 40,000 of OPPO’s employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

Food export show IFEX Philippines returns on site this September

IFEX Philippines, the country’s long-running and biggest export-oriented food show, is back on the trade show floor at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City from September 22 to 24, 2022.

With the theme “Discover your love affair with Filipino Flavors,” the event is set to offer international food importers, buyers, and aficionados a multi-sensory food experience which has been missed by many at the height of the pandemic. IFEX Philippines is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

“This is the first time that IFEX Philippines is going to be back on site since the pandemic in 2020. We look forward to welcoming our participants, especially buyers and guests, and for them to see and taste first hand what the Philippines has to offer in terms of food exports,” said CITEM Deputy Executive Director Ma. Lourdes D. Mediran.

It’s a Love Affair

Built on the Filipino concept of a “love affair,” IFEX Philippines 2022 seeks to “pursue and enthrall” participants and guests by capitalizing on the practice of “panliligaw” or local courtship traditions. “Love affair is the heart of Filipino food. We’re tapping into local culture to evoke a sense of discovery and romance in creating a unique Filipino food experience. Through IFEX Philippines, we want to highlight the reasons why Filipino flavors stand out in the world and why the Philippines is a premier destination for food products and ingredients,” said Mediran.

Expected to join the expo are more than 300 companies and enterprises all over the Philippines from the following sectors: beverages; fine food and specialties; fruits and vegetables; biscuits and confectioneries; snacks and crispy savory food products; meat and poultry; dairy products; cereals, grains, and starch; seafood and marine products; organic and natural; raw materials and food ingredients; and allied services.

A Showcase of Familiar and New Flavors

IFEX Philippines 2022 will have multiple trade components including exhibitions, business matching activities, seminars and talks, and special events. The event will also feature a thematic showcase of distinct Philippine food and ingredients, dynamic cooking demonstrations, and product presentations. These on-site activities will be complemented by digital components such as virtual business-to-business (B2B) meetings and online streaming for special events.

This year’s trade show will also introduce a special section named Flavor Finds as its main highlight. It will feature new and innovative products from NXTFOOD PH, the banner for products developed under CITEM’s food innovation program, as well as currently in-demand local products like ube, plant-based food, and handcraft beer among others; and new products from select exhibitors.

The event will also pilot CoconutPhilippines, the country branding of the most versatile food produce of the Philippines, through a showcase of coconut products from food SME exporters. CoconutPhilippines is presented through the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) under the Department of Agriculture (DA) which aims to increase the productivity of and modernize the country’s coconut industry.

IFEX Philippines 2022 will be held in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Offices in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, and CARAGA, as well as the DTI-Export Marketing Bureau, DTI-Foreign Trade Services Corps, Philippine Exporters Foundation Inc. (PHILEXPORT), Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX), Integrated Food Manufacturers’ Assn. of the Phils. for Productivity (INFOMAPP), and Coconut Farmers & Industry Development Plan (CFIDP).

To learn more about the event, visit IFEXConnect.com or email ifexphilippines@citem.com.ph.

About CITEM

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is the export promotions arm of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

For nearly 40 years, CITEM has established the country’s image as a premier destination for quality export products and services. It continues to set the highest standards of creativity, excellence and innovation to achieve competitiveness in the home, fashion, lifestyle, food, creative, and sustainability sectors.

CITEM is committed to developing, nurturing, and promoting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), brands, designers, and manufacturers by implementing an integrated approach to export marketing in partnership with other government and private entities.

About IFEX

IFEX is the country’s most comprehensive trade promotions program for the domestic food industry, helping Philippine and global exporters promote premium quality food and ingredients to the world through physical and/or digital trade shows and business-to-business platforms, digital marketing efforts, an online community, and a product innovation program.

IFEX Philippines (formerly International Food Exhibition) is CITEM’s long-running trade event and sourcing program for Philippine and global food and ingredients.

Together with IFEXConnect.com, IFEX Philippines serves as a one-stop business-to-business (B2B) platform aiming to optimize their sourcing experience of buyers from anywhere in the world.

IFEX Philippines is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions & Missions (CITEM).