ANDOK's Celebrates 40 Years and Return to foodpanda App

It was fun and festive over at Bridgetowne QC as Andok's celebrate their 40th year via "Pista ng Sarap - Pambansang Salo-Salo" together with the good folks from FoodPanda as they'll be back in the app.

At the event, they had several booths folks could take photos with. The display they had was like a full Andok's store full of the brands best sellers like the Liston Baka, Dokito Chicken, Dokito Burger and their Lechon Manok. I still have my picks like the Spicy Dokito Burger and Barbecue which they sell in 3's which is always a hit in our home. Mind you I order regularly, so seeing them back on FoodPanda just made me doubly excited since I'm subscribed to their PRO.

Andok's owners Vice Governor Sandy Javier his wife and Maverick (his son) plus his whole family was there to grace the occasion. foodpanda's Growth Manager Pat Jacinto says "Welcome guests, thank you for being here, to the QC LGU and everyone, welcome to the PISTA NG SARAP! Two very Filipino traits are love for convenience and love for food. The timing could not be more opportune, because it is also the 40th year of Andok's. To the team Andok's, for your dedication and grit, thank you! We want to bring our customers to the best brand with the food they love. We welcome you to the platform again, and recognize those who made it possible. This is the fastest on-boarding of 500 branches and we are live!  This is the beginning of a partnership that would hopefully last for decades, and we have a Father's day surprise coming very soon! It ties with our vision, here's to making Andok's successful around the country!"

Maverick Javier the President and CEO of Andok's Litson Corporation says "Paupau and Andie are friends now. Hi to our media partners and KOL's. Andoks started 40 years ago (and will be 41 this December) and our mission was survival, things changed over the years and it is now to give Sarap and Saya sa Bawat Pamilya. With FoodPanda, that is happening. Without my Andoks family, this wouldn't happen. They are doing an amazing operation, and reaching more people is within reach with the Foodpanda team. It's our pleasure to be part of your lives daily. Andok's is here to serve!"

They welcomed Foodpanda and said this partnership is essential to make sure they meet their goals of being in every Filipino home, and to create jobs around the country.

40 years is no joke and surely, this will now make those parties, birthdays, barkada nights or meals even easier to reach as the platform now has Andok's in it! Go download the app and search for Andok's as there will surely be a branch near you!

PS: FATHER'S DAY ANNOUNCEMENT!

From June 20-21, there will be a 50 percent off on Lechon Manok and 30 percent off on Andok's favorites only on the Foodpanda app!

LUVIT Launched in the Philippines

Took my sweet time traveling to Ortigas this afternoon to celebrate the launch of the new LUVIT Card. It's the new installment based buy now pay later card (connected with Mastercard) that's got a physical card and virtual one for your convenience. 

Folks who are into microlending would surely love this new service by the FinVolution Group including the folks from JuanHand which has been very successful in the country. 

Currently, they are offering 40 days of Zero Percent interest and a credit limit of up to 200K (if you're a good payer). You can avail of 3-6 month installment plants to make it easier for you to pay, something fit if you purchase products daily. If you also love food trips, or go to Boracay for a weekend, or watch BTS or Taylor Swift, wouldn't this be a good idea?!

Francisco Mauricio the CEO of Wefund Lending Corporation says "We want financial freedom to be accessed by Filipinos. We are letting you access it first. We are a startup, but we have been here for more than 17 years, 8 countries in the world. AI is in our DNA, and our sister is JuanHand. It's public, more importantly, we are bound with higher standards. We are the fastest growing financial app in Asia and the vision for LUVIT is to make financial choices human and simple. Loans can be used to buy fertilizer for farmers, it is something that people dream about, as we get the flexibility to pay. Remember, more than 90 percent of Filipinos don't have this. They have the capability to borrow and pay. This financial tool can get you places. Loans can be powerful, even the biggest corporations borrow money. Finally, we are helping you to enjoy it. You can now live the life you deserve."

Thing is, they are telling us that they can approve applications for their card in as fast as 90 seconds. If you're looking for something to buy and you don't have the money for it yet, this could be a life saver! There are also a lot of establishments that accept Mastercard which means you can access a lot of merchants through this card and it's virtual counterpart. Customer service has live agents so concerns can be easily addressed when you need to. You only need one ID to apply for it. With the card, you can pay for it right away or do a flexible payment instead.

You can now download it on the Google Play store (if you're on Android) or the App Store on iOS by searching LUVIT x JuanHand. Spot the app with the green heart and enjoy the perks starting now!

Fueling the Driven Professional

It takes a lot of effort to power an individual throughout the day, especially for young professionals like us who need to fuel ourselves first before going out and facing life's challenges, work included.

Surely, one can't go out with an empty stomach and expect things to happen. You need something to eat, and make that a balanced one because it is possible. You just need to strike a balance between needs and wants, especially if you're just starting your day. 

I know not everyone has time to cook, but you need a proper meal. Folks often neglect this but proper nutrition starts there. If you deem the usual rice and viand a bit heavy or don't have time preparing that, you can have yogurt instead. In the Philippines, Nestle Yogurt is easily accessible. It's low in fat, has got vitamins and is best for gut health. Those cups have live active cultures on them and are really rich in protein, calcium and more. For those who fancy overnight oats, or love smoothies, mix the Greek yogurt with fresh fruits and it's gonna be an awesome morning. You can also whip up greens with it like kale or spinach, together with almond milk, bananas or fresh berries. Use a huge thermal bottle to bring it to work. No worries about being late for your first meeting as you can consume this while in transit. 

A sharp mind is a lethal weapon. A professional needs to be on top of his game. You may utilize things like the Pomodoro technique to manage time. That and a cup of Nestle Heavenly Mango or Sensational Strawberry Yogurt to make that morning office rush easy. You'll probably close your eyes in every spoonful, and I won't judge you for that. Quick, fast, nutritious and easy. May I have another cup please!?