Ever Wondered What Working in Snack Corps Look Like?

I like Oreo dunked in milk or coffee, have Cadbury Dairy Milk after dinner, Toblerone on snacks, and Cheez Whiz on mac and cheese or sandwiches. Did you know that all of these come from Mondelez Philippines? Ever wonder what it feels to work there? Well I do.

 

Raf Baradas is the Senior Brand Manager for chocolates in this corp. As a marketing pro, he deems it important to be a consumer of the products that they work with. He remembers making those triangle sandwiches with Cheez Whiz and eating tons of Oreo for snacks back in college. He's glad he's growing with the company that makes it. He also likes how it's very high paced and see how his love for the products become the same for consumers around the country. He bids this a very fulfilling position on both a professional and personal level. He knows putting importance to consumers made the brands what it is today, and glad how there's a mix of people inside the corp. 

 

Gicelle Medina the Senior Marketing Manager for Meals at Mondelez Philippines on the other hand loves how diverse the people are at work. They also have a huge amount of leaders that they get inspired with, to not only work with them, but learn from their brilliant minds. They guide them and have them learn through trials, with some of the best in the industry. Being a part of this she says has nurtured her professional and personal growth, and loves how Mondelez Philippines continues to be an environment best for those who work in Marketing and want to further their careers.


Now that just wants me to work there too. If you want to know more about them, head on to the Mondelez Philippines site and social channels.

Pushing People to Snack Right: Mondelēz International

From your favorite cookies, your favorite snacks, the good juice you're having, and that sweet bar of chocolate you love, it's all from Mondelēz International. They're very passionate about bringing you the right snack, and make it the right way. The way you live is changing the way you eat, and they are here to make it right.

Aileen Aumentado says "Purpose Day 2022 coincides with the 10th year of Mondelēz International in the Philippines. When made the right way, our snacks would make a movement to spark positive change with ourselves with the use of our snacks. You are the driving force behind our organization. Together, we empower people to snack right, and will make that change."

This is why they are also implementing programs for their employees so that they take care of mental wellness. Ms. Nelia Dela Cruz the My Rewards Advisor for SEA says "We have an Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7, even during holidays. It's free and you can talk to professionals where your personal information stays confidential powered by Magellan Healthcare. We believe with the right body, right mind, you can have the right purpose. We also have Maxicare to cater to psychiatric help, for consultations or therapy sessions, teleconsultations, for you and your dependents. This is all for Mondelez International employees in the Philippines if you need mental health support."


PJ Lanot who does talks for different organizations says "Everyone gets a dopamine rush especially when you complete tasks, and when you tell yourself you deserve this. It's celebrating small wins, you get to cherish these moments and it doesn't have to be big.You should also get a dose of serotonin, a mood stabilizer from doing sunbathing, meditation, spending time in nature, exercising and being active. Endorphins is also a good pain killer, you can get it form watching a good TV show, listening to music, watching a movie, donating and giving back, exercising and being active, and laughing."

Mondelēz International has done this with their employees, if you're a business contemplating on making a movement like theirs, don't second guess and make your own move!

The New Toblerone SnowTop - MakeSomeonesDay and Win Trips To Switzerland!

Don't you just love it sometimes when the thing you love just becomes so better? A few days ago, we went to posh Imperial Ice Bar to celebrate what seems to be a start of something big. The well loved brand of chocolate Toblerone just set out their newest flavor to the Philippine market called Toblerone Snow Top.

I know, I've never had it this good. Think of rich Swiss Milk Chocolate with peaks of Toblerone's signature White Chocolate and a good amount of Honey and Almond Nougat. Each triangular piece just spelled heaven and I often closed my eyes when we first tasted there in the event. I'm not even telling you to buy one but I'm sure you're dying to try it. I thought it was going to taste like the original one but no, the white chocolate and other things on it made a difference. Well I'm not saying the original isn't good but it's just swell to see a different one other than that. Plus, it's so good. 

And you know what's even better? They've also launched the #MakeSomeonesDay with Toblerone Contest. Just purchase the new Toblerone SnowTop Bar or the Toblerone Crunchy Almonds Bar or the customized Toblerone sleeves with the words "I Love You" "Thank You" "Good Job" "Stay Awesome" "Congratulations" or "Happy Birthday". Get 5 of these and give them as gifts then post about them on Facebook. Just make sure you add the hashtag #MakeSomeonesDay and tag the official Toblerone Pilipinas page on Facebook. The more posts you make with all these required hashtag and tagged Facebook page, the more entries you get. Other than that, they'll also be giving away BIG 4.5Kg Toblerone bars every week for the love of chocolate. So go ahead and visit the channels below and make someones day!

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BIGGER Ways to Celebrate Christmas with Toblerone!

Just met a few sweet people from Toblerone last weekend and boy was I in for a treat. You see, this is one of my favorite brands of chocolate (especially the dark one!) and that evening was somehow perfect for things sweet, I just had to take a bite of it!

They had this huge Red curtain covering a large part of the event venue and I bet they've got a BIG surprise on their sleeves. I can't wait to see and find out! 

Whenever I see sets like this with Toblerone front and center, I just feel the spirit of Christmas. I've been consuming these sweet treats like popcorn the past few days. I'm a sweet tooth, and I've got so many lovely stories to tell. Actually, I was just invited that afternoon so I didn't know what to expect. I was so surprised to see some famous people going up on stage.

Lovely ladies.. =)

Ms. Therese "Gang" Badoy Capati, radio, television host, feature writer, businesswoman and educator and Ms. Twee Gonzales, columnist and entrepreneur. I've seen them on the sidelines and thought, it looks like this event is something really special!

Hunky entrepreneur, columnist, editor, book author and TV/events host RJ Ledesma started the program.

 
Obviously he has so much gusto in what's about to happen. He introduced Ms. Gang Badoy, Ms. Twee and gorgeous Saab Magalona.

They chuckled every time the term "my generation" was mentioned but they took it easy. Then it was time that they told their most unforgettable stories. Just like me they have their most unforgettable TOBLERONE moment, they all wanted to share.

A few years ago.. well okay decades ago... Ms. Twee laments it was all about chocolates and roses. You couldn't ouch a hand of a lady unless you did some errands and stuff for her family. The pretty ones like her always had some from men who would like to woo her into relationships. Funny thing was, some of the not so good looking ones always had the best gifts and presents. She didn't really like them of course! She was picky even then. But the thought of having these as gifts was indeed sweet and she wanted to share that thought that even in the past Chocolates meant giving an effort, to show how much someone cared for another. It was indeed sweet and romantic, she felt our generation could learn a thing or two from the past. Okay, I admit I did that too! =) Chocolates and flowers are a staple for single guys like me; I still send some to people I want to date. I'm that corny I guess haha (or maybe not!)!

Ms. Gang Badoy also agreed. I guess effort counts a lot with women. I was taking notes LOL. Anyway, hers was a little twisted. Her Toblerone moment wasn't actually a romantic one. She of course is pretty, and you can't deny that. She had a friend ages ago and this girl was so deadly in love with a guy. Turns out, the guy actually didn't really like this girl. And you know who that guy wanted? Of course Ms. Gang Badoy! =) But when Ms. Gang got sick and went to the hospital, this girl visited her. She then went beside her bed and said her piece. She said Ms. Gang Badoy won that guy over and she honestly said that she felt bad about it that it had to happen between friends. As a last gesture, that girl left a Toblerone bar beside her bed when she was in the hospital. She approached her and did that whilst Ms. Gang Badoy found that particular event a very classy way to express someone's defeat. True, and she still knows this girl til now. Wants her to even talk about it too so they can make up. How sweet!

Saab Magalona kinda represented our generation (including me of course! haha) but her story was different too. Not of the romantic type. She was looking for ways to get her out of the habit biting her siblings, throwing tantrums, running around the house and a lot more naughty things kids her age shouldn't be doing; and said she found the solution right in her own home... it was Mom Pia Magalona. Whenever she had something in her mind that bothered her, when she gets depressed about the things that happen in her life or just plain someone to have by her side she calls on one person who understood her right from the start. She knew she wasn't perfect but there was only one person who made things a ton better right away. The mystery of how she did it was quite simple, and we were treated to see that in the flesh!

RJ Ledesma and the rest of them just immediately ganged up to Ms Pia Magalona and ask her to come up on stage. She hesitated at first but since Saab was too sweet with that story, Ms Pia just couldn't help but do it. 

Ms. Pia gave Saab and her kids tons of LOVE... and tons of HUGS! It made everything better indeed. I know how it feels because my own Mom does that too til now! Isn't that as sweet as Toblerone?! =)

The past, the not so distant past and the future seems so bright and optimistic and they know it'll be sweeter. Having the people you love plus the love and support of your family in everything you do is priceless. Pinoy "lambing" might now have been executed in many forms but it would always be so much LOVE that Pinoys have for one another that hits the spot!

Then something BIGGER happened!

Ms. Lagman and RJ Ledesma

For this holiday season, Toblerone is releasing 100 pcs of the biggest chocolate bars that they have in the world dubbed "Toblerone Oversized Gift Bar" is now in the Philippines (and is going to be sold on limited numbers) which will probably last a few days! Just look at this huge 4.5 Kgs of awesome chocolate goodness set on the table when they opened up the red curtains at the back! Thanks for this awesome news Toblerone Philippines Brand Manager Ms. Fren Lagman!

They even gave 5 pcs that evening to selected media members through a raffle!

What a way to celebrate Christmas this early but by giving your loved ones the Toblerone Oversized Gift Bar!

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The Sweetest Contest from TOBLERONE!

It looks like my February just got even better! Imagine the soft - sweet chocolate goodness running through your mouth uttering the words I LOVE YOU this season. Toblerone - the one and only phenomenal pyramid shaped chocolate bar is out to give you that special treat this Valentines season with their new promo promptly called "TOBLERONE VALENTINE'S PROMO". Make sense! LOL!

Have you ever thought of your own DREAM DATE?! Do you know when or where it'll be?! Or how it took place and just became so perfect that you can't forget it?! That special moment is the one Toblerone is looking for and this contest is so easy to join!

Two easy things to follow:

1. Take a picture of yourself and a loved one featuring a Toblerone chocolate with an “I Love You” sleeve and/or the other special Valentine edition Toblerone sleeves in the picture.

The more creative your photo is, the more chances you'll get picked!

2. Submit it on givetoblerone.com with your dream date write-up.

OR

2. Email the picture to sayitsweeter@givetoblerone.com along with a description of your most creative dream date. Make sure to include your full name, email address, home address, and contact number.

Just take a moment and enjoy this Valentines season and you could be the lucky boy or girl that will get the chance to win a 50,000 peso worth dream date for you and your loved one! Isn't that neat?!

For complete mechanics of this contest just check out this link!

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Remember that the chances of winning are dependent on the creativity of the picture, the creativity of the writeup, and the number of likes on their picture. If you've got so much love this season it's time to get you and your friends in this contest too! Have them participate liking your entry and you'll surely win that coveted prize!

Dream dates anyone!?

UPDATE!

Toblerone Valentine's Promo is now extended until the end of February. So make sure you get those entries in and get your votes cast now! What are you waiting for?! :)

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