There's a new treat from Dunkin' you should check out!
This Thursday, Dunkin' PH has announced their new addition on the menu! Aside from their best-selling donuts, they now have cookies, too!
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Dunkin' Cookies are now available in 2 flavors: Cranberry Choco and Double Choco.
How Much Are Dunkin' Cookies?
These yummies can be availed at only P25 each in all Dunkin' PH stores nationwide.
ALSO FROM DUNKIN'
Dunkin' Philippines
In the Philippines, Golden Donuts Inc. of the Prieto family owns the master franchise of Dunkin'. Jasmine Asset, Jollibee's partner, is a subsidiary of RRJ Capital Master Fund II Lp., established by RRJ Capital, an investment firm with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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The Philippines is one of the most attractive countries for tourists in Southeast Asia. Its beautiful islands, stunning beaches, and historical heritage bring millions of tourists each year. The authorities have recognized the tourism potential of the Philippines, and they aim to boost the number of visitors in
2023.
A couple of previous years have been tough due to the situation with COVID, however, things could be
back to normal in the current year. The government will try to boost the number of foreign tourists, and
new integrated resorts could help significantly in that quest. In this article, we are going to investigate
how.
The Role of Integrated Resorts in the PH Tourism
The concept of integrated resorts has been around for years, but it has recently become quite popular. Thanks to integrated resorts, travelers can have all they need in one place – from lodging and retail to entertainment and casino. Therefore, investors in the Philippines have already launched several integrated resorts that can cater to all types of visitors.
Since the Philippines is well-known for its gambling industry, many tourists visit this country to get a Vegas-like experience. Entertainment City in Manila is a dedicated area for all casino game lovers, and players can enjoy a unique gambling feeling. It contains four integrated resorts with luxury casinos that attract many locals and foreigners.
Gambling in the Philippines is allowed, and you shouldn’t be worried about legal consequences. Also, if you prefer to gamble online, you can find legal online casinos in the Philippines explained on this page and pick the one that suits you the most.
Thanks to integrated resorts, the Philippines are one of the most popular gambling destinations in Asia. Only Macau has more IRs than the Philippines. With new plans and a potentially increased number of integrated resorts, this Southeast Asian country could take over the throne of the most attractive place to enjoy your favorite casino games.
Although Manila and Entertainment City are the epicenters of gambling activities in the Philippines, other cities like Cebu also provide excellent opportunities for having some casino action. Why is the casino industry important for tourism in the Philippines? Well, integrated resorts with such luxurious casinos attract numerous tourists, not only locals.
These gambling venues catalyze tourism in the Philippines, while the government can count on higher income from taxes as well. Therefore, many other industries, including tourism and hospitality, can benefit from integrated resorts and state-of-the-art land-based casinos.
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IRs Provide Different Possibilities for Tourism
Besides gambling tourism, integrated resorts provide quite a few other opportunities for increasing the number of travelers in the Philippines. Integrated resorts have diversified offers that cater to different kinds of tourists, from those seeking entertainment and leisure to business tourists.
They can facilitate business events and are usually located near major airports, which makes them a perfect venue for any business-related trip. Moreover, business trips now include leisure as well, which creates another tourism branch – bleisure. The number of business trips will continue to grow, and the Philippines may attract these types of travelers thanks to integrated resorts.
Integrated resorts can also facilitate big events, like conferences, exhibitions, seminars, tournaments, etc. They can accommodate all participants and attendees, offering them dining and retail establishments to enable everything in one place for all visitors.
On the other hand, if you want to stay productive during your stay in integrated resorts, they are equipped with the latest technologies, business centers, and conference rooms. When you want to relax from a busy day, IRs have many amenities at your disposal, like spas, pools, fitness centers, or gardens.
Those searching for pure entertainment can get everything they need in integrated resorts. Besides state-of-the-art casinos, integrated resorts have theatres, cinemas, nightclubs, restaurants with different cuisines, and numerous bars. They should keep you busy all day long, and you can enjoy top-notch hospitality in IRs.
The shopping experience in integrated resorts cannot be much better anywhere else since they have malls with the most famous brands. Therefore, any traveler can have everything in one place, whether on a business trip or visiting the Philippines' top travel destinations during their stay.
DOT Plans in 2023
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism has set a target to attract 5 million foreign tourists in 2023. The targeted number of foreign travelers in 2022 was set to 1.7 million, but the Philippines booked more than 2.6 million international arrivals last year. Therefore, this year’s target is set quite high, but estimates say that it is quite a realistic one.
Tourism secretary Christina Garcia Frasco stated that DOT has several initiatives to achieve the goals regarding the number of foreign visitors, and integrated resorts represent one of the pillars. Besides already existing integrated resorts, several others are in the process of construction.
Manila already has enough IRs to cater to its visitors, and the authorities plan to have more of them in other parts of the country. They could lead to new jobs, have a positive impact on local businesses, and bring more travelers to those parts of the Philippines. Also, integrated resorts could increase the quality of infrastructure in those regions, and they should become more attractive to tourists.
Conclusion
The Philippines have huge potential to attract foreign tourists, and the authorities will try to capitalize on their initiatives. They have set an ambitious goal of 5 million foreign visitors in 2023, but that did not come without a proper strategy to accomplish it. Integrated resorts can provide a massive boost to double the number of international visitors this year.
IRs can facilitate different kinds of trips, from business-related ones to leisure. They represent a great location for organizing various events and accommodating all attendees and participants. Those seeking fun can try their luck in Vegas-like land-based casinos or enjoy shopping or nightlife.
Although integrated resorts require considerable investments, they can provide significant revenue to the government. Besides boosting the number of tourists, IRs can help other sectors to grow, bring an increased income from gambling activities, and eventually brand the Philippines as the top destination for different types of trips.
Here's you guide to Jollibee Breakfast Joys.
Jollibee is undoubtedly, the most popular restaurant in the Philippines. The fast-food restaurant serves burgers, delicious chicken, and many noodles and rice meals capturing the Filipino taste.
Jollibee Breakfast Joys
The breakfast menu brings together classic Jollibee tastes with some local favorites.
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| Jollibee Breakfast Joys |
You can get garlic rice with their corned beef, beef tapa, or meaty hotdog served with a sunny side up egg. The burger steak doused in mushroom gravy is a popular choice as well, pairing perfectly with the rice and egg.
Not in the mood for rice? Another variant of their Yum burger appears on the breakfast menu with a fried egg tucked between the patty and burger dressing.
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| Jollibee Pancakes |
Pancakes with butter and maple syrup can be ordered as is, or you could shake things up and get the Bacon and Egg Pancake Sandwich, where crispy bacon, fried egg, and cheese are packed between two slices of glazed pancake buns. Have you tried a Pancake Sandwich before? Pretty unique. Pretty good.
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Jollibee Breakfast Menu
Here's a list of Jollibee Breakfast Joys:
2 - pc. Pancakes
2 pieces of moist pancakes served with butter and maple syrup. Order Now
Breakfast Hotdog
Meaty hotdog served with garlic rice and fried egg. Order Now
Breakfast Shanghai
3 pieces of crispy Shanghai rolls served with sweet & sour sauce served with garlic rice and fried egg. Order Now
Corned Beef
Juicy corned beef served with garlic rice and fried egg. Order Now
Beef Tapa
Tender beef tapa served with garlic rice and fried egg. Order Now
Breakfast Burger Steak
100% pure beef patty with mushroom gravy, served with garlic rice and fried egg. Order Now
Longganisa
2 pieces of mildly seasoned longganisa served with garlic rice and fried egg. Order Now
Breakfast Chickenjoy
Philippines’ best-tasting crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy that is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside with garlic rice and fried egg. Order Now
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Cheese and fried egg sandwiched between two soft buns. Order Now
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich
Crispy bacon, cheese, and fried egg sandwiched between two soft buns. Order Now
Egg & Cheese Pancake Sandwich
Cheese and fried egg, sandwiched between two lightly glazed pancake buns. Order Now
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Pancake Sandwich
Crispy bacon, cheese, and fried egg, sandwiched between two lightly glazed pancake buns. Order Now
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Breakfast Menu with Prices in the Philippines
- 2 pc Pancake w/ Drink ₱83.00
- Hotdog w/ Garlic Rice, Fried Egg & Drink ₱109.00
- Breakfast Burger Steak w/ Garlic Rice, Fried Egg & Drink ₱109.00
- Beef Tapa w/ Garlic Rice, Fried Egg & Drink ₱142.00
- Corned Beef w/ Garlic Rice, Fried Egg & Drink ₱142.00
- Longganisa w/ Garlic Rice, Fried Egg & Drink ₱142.00
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Pancake Sandwich w/ Drink ₱88.00
- Egg & Cheese Pancake Sandwich w/ Drink ₱77.00
- Egg & Cheese Sandwich w/ Drink ₱72.00
- Hot Brewed Coffee ₱50
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| Corned Beef w/ Garlic Rice, Fried Egg |
Along with the breakfast menu are the main items of Jollibee such as Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti and Yumburger to name some. Other items like For the full list of products, read my list of Jollibee Menu with Prices!
Important note: Breakfast Menu is usually served from 3am until 10am only.
Craving for Jollibee Chicken Joy or Yumburger? There are several ways to have a Jollibee meal delivered at your doorstep! The best and most common is by dialing their hotline number which is FREE on any landline and Globe subscribers.
The next is via online delivery which can be placed thru their website or any of the following delivery apps: GrabFood, foodpanda, Shopee or Lazada!
Important note: Prices may vary per branch
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Klook.comThe Jollibee has several branches in Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It has more than 50 branches scattered in 17 cities in Metro Manila.
JOLLIBEE BRANCHES IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Jollibee Drive-Thru Branches in Cavite
- Jollibee Drive-Thru Branches in Laguna
- Jollibee Drive-Thru Branches in Batangas
- Jollibee Drive-Thru Branches in Rizal
- Jollibee Drive-Thru Branches in Bulacan
- Jollibee Drive-Thru Branches in Pampanga
- Jollibee Delivery 24-Hour Branches in Cavite
- Jollibee Delivery 24-Hour Branches in Laguna
- Jollibee Delivery 24-Hour Branches in Batangas
- Jollibee Delivery 24-Hour Branches in Bulacan
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Just like Gerard Butler's recently released "Plane" movie, this one is also based in the Philippines.
If there's one thing that would make any Filipino curious about Jennifer Lopez's return to the romantic-comedy genre with the movie "Shotgun Wedding," it's the fact that the movie is set in the Philippines.
But before most curious Filipinos can shout "Pinoy Pride" and check out the location of the so-called Philippine resort, one has to shell out money to fly to the Dominican Republic.
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Yes, the J.Lo and Josh Duhamel starrer might feature the beauty and amenities of the fictional Mahal Island Resort as their characters' destination wedding but the movie was shot in large part in the Dominican Republic due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place during its filming.
"Shotgun Wedding" tells the story of Darcy Rivera (Jennifer Lopez) and Josh Duhamel (Tom Fowler) who decided to get married in a private island in the Philippines. What should have been a happy occasion turned tension-filled as the couple along with their guests found themselves hostaged by local pirates.
Recently released on Prime Video, the movie also stars Jennifer Coolidge, Sonia Braga, Cheech Marin, Callie Hernandez and Lenny Kravitz.
As it is set in the Philippines, it also features Filipino actors based outside of the Philippines in its cast. Among them are "Ginny and Georgia" actor Alex Mallari Jr. and Ray Raymundo.
"I am beyond grateful and proud to be apart of this feature film as a Filipino-American actor," wrote Raymundo on his Instagram.
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Klook.comHe added a fun fact that said the movie is based in the Philippines. The Filipino-American actor also recalled his experience while working on the set of the movie.
"I flew out first class to the Dominican Republic and was on set for a week. I had an unforgettable/amazing experience working with Josh Duhamel & Jason Moore. (Yes, I saw JLO in person but wasn’t able to talk to her obviously," he added.
ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA
"I flew out first class to the Dominican Republic and was on set for a week. I had an unforgettable/amazing experience working with Josh Duhamel & Jason Moore. (Yes, I saw JLO in person but wasn’t able to talk to her obviously," he added.
The Panagbenga 2023 Schedule of Activities was already announced.
The schedule of activities for Panagbenga 2023 or the Baguio Flower Festival 2023 was launched. It can be recalled that the celebration of the Panagbenga Festival were cancelled during the height of the pandemic.
Now, with the steady decline of cases despite the major activities in Baguio City like the Session Road in Bloom, Lantern Parade among others, we all hope to see the return of the same vibrant celebration of the Panagbenga before the pandemic.
For those who are planning to book a stay for Panagbenga, I have a list of 10 Best Hotels to Book Near Burnham Park in Baguio.
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WHAT TO BRING FOR BAGUIO
Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:
- Stylish face mask
- Water container/tumbler to rehydrate
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Travel backpack / luggage
- Reusable vacuum storage packs
- Selfie stick
- Acion cam
- Camping tent
- WiFi kit
- Power bank
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Panagbenga 2023 Theme
For the Panagbenga 2023 the Theme is “A Renaissance of Wonder and Beauty”
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| Official poster for Panagbenga 2023 |
Panagbenga 2023 Schedule of Activities
Updated as of January 30, 2023
Panagbenga Grand Opening Day Parade
When: February 1, 2023, 8:00 AM
Where: Panagbenga Park-Session Road-Harrison Road-Melvin Jones Grandstand & Football Grounds
PanagbengaScapes Professional Landscaping Competition
When: February 1- March 5, 2023
Where: Melvin Jones Grandstand &Football Grounds
Baguio Blooms A Market Encounter
When: February 1- March 5, 2023
Where: Juan Luna Drive and Skateboard Area, Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Panagbenga Sunday's Showcase
When: February 5,12,19 2023
Where: Session Road
School-Based Flower Arrangement and Landscaping Competition
When: February 11,14,15 2023
Where: Participating schools (Elementary and High School Category)
Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio
- Let a thousand flowers bloom
- Panagbenga Kite-Flying Challenga
- Panagbenga Cultural Show
- Panagbenga Fitness Frenzy
When: February 12, 2023
Where: Melvin Jones Grandstand & Football Grounds
PMA Alumni Homecoming'
When: February 16-18, 2023
Where: Philippine Military Academy, Fort del Pilar
Panagbenga Cultural Dance Competition
When: February 18, 2023
Where: Melvin Jones Grandstand & Football Grounds
Fluvial Parade
When: February 19, 2023
Where: Burnham Park
Mardi Gras at the Lake
When: February 19, 2023, 3:00 PM
Where: Session Road to Burnham Lake
Festival Sponsors Row
When: February 25-26, 2023
Where: Melvin Jones Grandstand & Football Grounds
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Klook.comGrand Street Dance Parade
When: February 25, 2023, 8:00 AM
Where: Panagbenga Park - Session Road - Harrison Road - Melvin Jones Grandstand & Football Grounds
Grand Float Parade
When: February 26, 2023, 8:00 AM
Where: DILG - Session Road - Harrison Road - Lake Drive - Melvin Jones Grandstand & Football Grounds
Session Road in Bloom
When: February 27- March 5, 2023
Where: Session Road
A Tribute to the Father of Panagbenga
Atty. Damaso E. Bangaoet Jr. Statue Unveiling Ceremony
When: February 24, 2023
Where: Panagbenga Park, South Drive
Flower-tee golf classic
When: March 3-4, 2023
Where: Baguio Country Club
Pony Boy's Day
When: March 4, 2023
Where: Wright Park
Awarding and Closing Ceremonies
When: March 5, 2023
Where: Melvin Jones Grandstand & Football Grounds
Grand Aerial Fireworks Display
When: March 5, 2023
Where: Session Road and Burnham Park
Here's the summarized pubmat of all the events for Panagbenga 2023:
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| Panagbenga 2023 Schedule of Events |
To get the latest news and most updated events, follow the official Facebook page for Panagbenga Festival.
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Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, Inc.
For basic inquiries on all Panagbenga events:
BCVB Building, Abad Santos Drive, Burnham Park, Baguio City, Philippines 2600 Telefax: (+63)(74) 442 4315
secretariat@panagbengaflowerfestival.com
For Sponsorship & Exhibitor, please email:
exhibits@panagbengaflowerfestival.com
For Baguio Blooms Exhibition & Exposition and Session Road in Bloom, please email:
exhibits@panagbengaflowerfestival.com
Check out my Baguio Travel Guide and my list of 25 Tourist Spots to Visit in Baguio City!
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