McDonald’s treats dads to free Chicken McDo on Father’s Day

Filipinos have countless reasons to thank their dads on Father’s Day – for going the extra mile to make everyone laugh, for nights spent working on school assignments, and for the secret fries and sundae treat when mom was away. For all their hard work, dads deserve this one day in a year to take it easy and just relax.

On Father’s Day, June 19, from 3-5 PM, McDonald’s will treat dads to free 1pc Chicken McDo for every Happy Meal purchase. This promo will be offered exclusively in all McDonald’s stores in SM branches and is valid for front counter transactions only. For complete mechanics, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph.

Planning to treat dad to Chicken McDo on Father’s Day? Share your special moment by using the hashtag #PaChickenMcDoForDad and tagging @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram.

Below is the complete list of participating McDonald’s stores:

SM Aura
SM Bacoor
SM Bacolod
SM Baguio
SM Baliwag
SM Batangas
SM BF Paranaque
SM Bicutan
SM Cabanatuan (STO)
SM Cagayan de Oro
SM Calamba
SM Cauayan
SM Cebu
SM Clark
SM Daet
SM Dasmarinas
SM Davao
SM Fairview
SM General Santos
SM Iloilo
SM Lipa
SM Lucena
SM Mall of Asia
SM Makati
SM Manila
SM Marikina
SM Marilao
SM Masinag
SM Megamall
SM Muntinlupa
SM Naga
SM North EDSA
SM Novaliches
SM Pampanga
SM Rosales
SM Rosario
SM San Jose Del Monte
SM San Lazaro
SM San Pablo
SM Santa Rosa
SM Seaside Cebu
SM Southmall
SM Sta. Mesa
SM Sucat
SM Taytay
SM Trece Martirez
SM Valenzuela

Ariel #ShareTheLoad Video

Watch this viral video that has been featured by CNN and has been applauded by global gender-equality icon, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook. The video is about men who #ShareTheLoad through helping their wives do household chores – doing the laundry, for example.


I was really impressed when I first watched the video. Kudos to Ariel for recognizing the need to encourage public, specially men, that doing household chores is not just a mother’s job.

 

 

Samsung Unveils Cutting-Edge Curved TVs

Television technology has once again been elevated with the latest Samsung Curved TVs. Launched at the “Archipelago: The 2016 Samsung Curved TV Dealer Launch,” more than 170 dealers, partners, and stakeholders joined Samsung executives at the City of Dreams last May 25 for an evening of discovery, innovation, and entertainment.

“This launch is a significant step towards our goal of continuing to be the No.1 TV Brand in the Philippines,” President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation Kevin Lee said. He also thanked the guests for their unwavering support.

The star of the evening was the Samsung Curved SUHD TV boasting its Quantum Dot Technology and High Dynamic Range (HDR), which conventional TVs cannot replicate. The Quantum Dot technology gives viewers life-like color expression with up to 1 billion colors. HDR gives a wider range of brightness, allowing us to see even the smallest details. The Samsung SUHD Curved TV also features the new Samsung One Remote, an amazing upgrade to the traditional remote control that lets you control every connected device in your TV with just one remote.

“The Samsung Curved SUHD TV merges innovative technology and elegant design to give viewers a TV experience like no other. This is how Samsung redefines the way we view TV,” Jun Guevara, Head of Product Marketing of Samsung TV, added.

The full line up of Samsung Curved TVs were also showcased during the event. From Curved UHD TVs that have real 4k resolution to Curved Full HD TVs which are more affordable allowing more people to experience this innovation.

Guests were also the first to see the HyperTV, Samsung’s line of TVs with removable stands, front firing speakers that deliver better sound clarity, and All Care Protection that protects the HyperTV from insects, virus, dust, lightning surge, electrical surge and humidity. The launch

also showcased Samsung’s newest next-level audio products, the Curved SoundBar and WAM 360, which ensure balanced and superior sound quality.

Also in attendance were Samsung executives Vice President of Consumer Electronics Jun Filart, Head of TV and Audio Gally Chua, Business Manager for Audio Visual Chris Choi, Head of Trade and Marketing Jupiter Guibone, and Regional Sales Director for TV and Audio Binggoy Mauricio.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

Johnnie Walker Keeps it Personal on Father’s Day

Surprise your father with a personalized bottle of Johnnie Walker.

This Father’s Day, it’s all about giving back and raising a toast to the man behind many of life’s successes. After showering his family with the best, it’s about time to honor him with nothing less.

On June 19th, give your father something that he can’t pass up: the gift of great Scotch whisky. Johnnie Walker presents an array of Scotch to choose from. Whether it’s a father’s drinking habits, a choice in flavor profile, or a preferred serve, there is a Johnnie Walker variant suited for the man of the hour.

For a truly exceptional present, express gratitude and love with a personalized Johnnie Walker bottle. Have a short Father’s Day message, or even your father’s name, custom printed on the label of his favorite Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black Label, or Gold Label Reserve. Visit www.sayitwithjohnniewalker.com or Johnnie Walker booths in S&R branches to customize a bottle for the world’s best dad.

Johnnie Walker Red Label

Johnnie Walker Red Label is the pioneer blend of the Johnnie Walker family. With a powerful combination of spicy smoky malts and lingering lighter grains, the genuine and bold taste of Red Label is wonderful on its own, but also really adds character to a variety of cocktails. It’s a great gift for the fun-loving and spontaneous father whose energy brightens up everyone’s day.

 

 

 

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Also known as the “Iconic Blend,” Johnnie Walker Black Label is recognized as the benchmark for all other deluxe Scotch blends. Created using only whiskies aged for a minimum of 12 years, from the four corners of Scotland, Johnnie Walker Black Label is rich, complex, and incredibly well-balanced, full of dark fruits, sweet vanilla, and signature smokiness. This Scotch whisky is the perfect gift for the father who is a man of honor and tradition.

 

 

 

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, also known as the “Celebration Blend” is the perfect fit for indulgent celebrations. Known for its creamy smoothness, it opens with a luxurious burst of delicate nectar and gentle smokiness that develops into sweet fruits and deeper, velvety, honeyed tones before giving way to sublime, lingering whispers of smoke and oakiness in the finish. Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve is especially created to celebrate life’s momentous occasions, making it the perfect gift for the father who is always present in every milestone.

iflix Adds Huge Slate of NBCUniversal Shows and Exclusives, Including Many Never-Before-Seen in Asia

iflix to add extensive selection of award-winning, popular TV shows and first-run exclusives, including the highly anticipated second season of Mr. Robot
flix, Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service, today announced a landmark multi-year content licensing deal with NBCUniversal International Distribution. Through this agreement, hundreds of hours of television programming from NBCUniversal’s (NBCU) portfolio, including over 20 first-run TV shows and popular catalogue titles, will be added to iflix’s vast library.

iflix now has exclusive premiere rights in the region to top NBCU TV series including the critically acclaimed Mr. Robot, fan favourites Difficult People and Hunters, and the highly anticipated fantasy series, The Magicians. Based on Lev Grossman’s best-selling novels, the new series will come to iflix in June. Each show will be available for the first time in the Philippines only on iflix.

Also available on iflix are current hit programs including Downton Abbey, Grimm, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bates Motel, 12 Monkeys, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Millionaire Matchmaker, and many more.

iflix subscribers will also be able to binge on a huge selection of NBCU’s most popular catalogue shows, including every episode of the Emmy® award-winning drama series House as well as Emmy® winning and nominated comedy series such as 30 Rock, The Office and Parks and Recreation.

iflix Group Chief Content Officer, James Bridges commented: “We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with NBCUniversal, which began with our acquisition of Mr. Robot last year. Mr. Robot epitomizes the type of exceptional content iflix aims to bring to Southeast Asia. Adding more upcoming exclusives, along with an outstanding selection of the studio’s most iconic titles, allows us to further expand on the considerable breadth and quality of content we already offer our members.”

Belinda Menendez, President, NBCUniversal International Distribution & Networks, commented: “This multi-year deal is an exciting evolution in NBCUniversal’s relationship with iflix. We are thrilled to be able to complement iflix’s ambitious content strategy by licensing such a compelling and broad range of quality series to the service, maximizing value for subscribers.”

Now available in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, iflix will continue to roll out its world-class service to key additional Southeast Asian markets in the coming months. Offering consumers thousands of first-run exclusives, award-winning TV shows, blockbuster movies, popular Asian content, kids programs and more, each subscription provides users unlimited access to the service on up to five devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, and television sets, for viewing wherever, whenever. iflix subscribers can also download TV shows and movies from iflix’s extensive library for offline viewing. The service is priced at only PHP129 per month in the Philippines for unlimited access with no ads!

For new subscribers, iflix offers a complimentary 30-day trial with full access to its world-class service, features and content, with no credit card or payment details required. Go to www.iflix.com to register.

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ABOUT IFLIX

iflix is Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service, offering users unlimited access to tens of thousands of hours of top TV shows and movies from all over the world. With a huge selection of your favorite comedies, drama, K-drama, cartoons and blockbusters, plus first run exclusives and award winning movies and shows, iflix places the entertainment you want at your fingertips. For one low monthly fee, iflix subscribers can watch on their mobile phone, laptop, tablet, TV… wherever, whenever.

Let’s play.

About NBCUniversal International Distribution

NBCUniversal International Distribution, a division of NBCUniversal, is responsible for the distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media outside of the U.S. and Canada. This includes a rich library of more than 4,000 feature films and 100,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming, and locally produced content from around the world.