Wendy’s & Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things: Your Go-To Flavor Fix at SM Center Pulilan

Craving something tasty while you’re at SM Center Pulilan? You’ve got two best options: Wendy’s and Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things.

Let’s kick things off with Wendy’s. You really can’t go wrong here: fresh burgers, big flavors, and no shortcuts. The Baconator? That thing’s a monster. Juicy patties and crisp bacon, all stacked up just right. If you want something lighter, grab their Spicy Chicken Sandwich, get some crispy fries, and don’t forget a Frosty. Seriously, it always hits the spot. Whether you’re racing through your lunch break or just hanging out, Wendy’s always delivers that comfort-food fix. 

Now for something with a little more kick: Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things. Their wings are the main event. Pick your sauce; go mild with Garlic Parmesan or all-in with the Firehouse Classic if you’re up for the heat. And it’s not just about the wings; the sides are legit too. Chili N’ Cheese Nachos and Chicken Quesadilla, likewise, are excellent choices. Not into wings? The Boneless Chicken and Original Chicken Fingers are a total knockout.

The best part? Both spots are right inside the mall. So, you can eat, wander around, shop, or just hang out without ever leaving SM Center Pulilan. Swing by Wendy’s or Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things. Good food, easy to find, and always worth it.

Filinvest Awards Ultimate Getaways in Grand Draw

 Seven lucky customers win stays across Boracay, Cebu, Tagaytay, and more as the group caps 70th year celebrations.

Filinvest Group marked a major milestone to culminate its 70th anniversary celebration with the successful finale of its nationwide Dream Getaways Promo, bringing together its diverse portfolio of businesses from malls and hotels to banking and real estate into one unified customer experience.

After seven months of participation across the country, the campaign concluded with a grand draw at Festival Mall, Filinvest City, where seven lucky winners each received the ultimate prize: stays across all seven Filinvest hotel brands in premier destinations including Boracay, Cebu, and Tagaytay.

The promo highlighted the strength of the Filinvest ecosystem, where everyday transactions — shopping, dining, booking stays, investing in property, or banking with EastWest — became opportunities to win delightful travel experiences. 

Francis Gotianun, First Senior Vice President of Filinvest Hospitality Corp. (FHC), thanks customers and consumers who supported the Dream Getaway Grand Raffle Draw.

“This campaign reflects who we are as one Filinvest,” said Francis Gotianun, First Sr. Vice President of Filinvest Hospitality Corp. (FHC). “Across our malls, hotels, bank, and real estate businesses, every interaction is our way of helping make life better, dreams closer, and memories more meaningful for our customers. This promo was our way of thanking them for growing with us through the years.”

One Group, One Experience

The Dream Getaways Promo ran across Filinvest’s nationwide footprint, including Festival Mall Alabang, Westgate, Fora Mall in Tagaytay, IL Corso Cebu, Main Square Bacoor, Filinvest Malls Dumaguete, Bloc 10, and other retail and dining hubs.

“Our malls are spaces where families connect and everyday life happens,” said Mitch Dumlao, First Vice President and Retail Business Unit Head of Filinvest Malls. “This collaboration across the group shows what we can achieve when we come together to create meaningful experiences and truly celebrate everyday moments.”

The campaign also showcased Filinvest Hospitality’s award-winning properties, giving customers the chance to experience its globally recognized brands.

Among the highlights:

• Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay, recognized by Condé Nast Johansens for three consecutive years
• Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, Michelin-recognized and home to Enye by Chele Gonzalez, a Michelin-Selected restaurant
• Expanding portfolio with a new Crimson Hotel in Clark and Grafik Pine House in Camp John Hay, Baguio

“For the first time, we’re giving guests the opportunity to experience multiple destinations within our portfolio,” said James Montenegro, Country Manager, Chroma Hospitality, Inc. (CHI). “These recognitions reflect our commitment to delivering Filipino hospitality that meets global standards of excellence.”

Celebrating the Winners

Capping off the event, Filinvest announced the seven grand winners of the Dream Getaways Promo:

1. Rosemarie Padilla, Las Pinas City
2. Teodula Joanne Labro, San Jose Del Monte
3. Benjamin Jose Jr Causon, Quezon City
4. Analyn Deomampo, Las Pinas City
5. Apple Jana Guanzon, Subic
6. Cristy Javier, Nuvali
7. Celina Ann Manalaysay, Cavite City

Each winner will enjoy stays across all seven Filinvest hotel properties. A one-of-a-kind travel experience spanning some of the country’s most sought-after destinations.

Building Dreams Beyond 70 Years 

Filinvest executives and leaders, together with the Filinvest Group Communications team, mark the conclusion of the Dream Getaways 70th Anniversary Promo. 

As Filinvest looks ahead, the group continues to expand its nationwide presence with new malls, hotels, residential communities, and financial solutions, strengthening its commitment to enable Filipino dreams.

“At the heart of everything we do is a simple goal,” Gotianun added. “To create better experiences, help fulfill dreams, and build lasting memories for the families and communities we serve.”

LG Electronics Introduces 2026 LG Gram Lineup Elevated by Aerominum

LG gram Debuts Aerominum for a Premium Metallic Look and Reinforced Durability, With Advanced Dual AI to Boost Productivity

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its 2026 LG gram lineup at CES 2026, extending the brand’s decade-long leadership in ultra-portable laptops. The new lineup debuts an ultra-light Aerominum material for a more portable, durable and premium design. The new models also prioritize productivity with advanced dual AI capabilities, combining on-device intelligence with cloud-based AI for more flexible work and creativity on the go.

The LG gram’s evolution as the ultra-portable laptop is accelerated by Aerominum, a composition developed by LG. This innovative material reduces the laptop’s weight while reinforcing its structural strength. The resulting chassis is built for life on the move, offering improved scratch resistance, meeting military-grade standards and ensuring long-lasting resilience for everyday use. Aerominum’s aeroplate structure and refined atelier brushing deliver a sleek metallic finish, elevating the design without adding bulk.

Select models of the 2026 LG gram lineup allow users to work faster and more securely across various environments with advanced dual AI. They also support Microsoft Copilot+ PC, alongside LG’s gram chat On-Device AI. Powered by the upgraded EXAONE 3.5 sLLM, these laptops provide fast, private AI assistance even without an internet connection. Equipped with the latest processors and optimized performance, the new models are built to handle demanding multitasking and complex AI workflows for both content creation and day-to-day productivity.

Beyond core performance, the LG gram models enhance mobility with new connectivity and security features. The enhanced gram Link enables seamless file sharing, screen mirroring and content transfer across not only Android, iOS devices but also webOS-based LG devices, including TVs, monitors and projectors. Setting a new standard for cross-platform compatibility, gram Link serves as unique universal hub across these three major ecosystems. This capability empowers users to seamlessly integrate their entire digital ecosystem, eliminating traditional barriers posed by OS compatibility. For security, LG ThinQ allows users to remotely lock or erase their PC if lost, safeguarding stored data.

17Z90UR: The World’s Lightest 17-inch RTX Laptop

The LG gram Pro 17 packs the performance of a 17-inch RTX laptop into a compact form factor comparable to a typical 16-inch model. Its expansive 17-inch WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) LCD display supports both long-lasting productivity and immersive viewing, without the bulk of most high-performance laptops.

Driving this performance is the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 memory, engineered to provide ample performance for graphics-intensive tasks, content creation and gaming.

16Z90U: Ultra-Portable Dual AI Laptop for Unmatched Productivity

The LG gram Pro 16 sets a new standard as the lightest 16-inch laptop in its class to feature both on-device and cloud-based AI. Its 16-inch WQXGA+ (2,880 x 1,800) OLED display delivers a premium, immersive visual experience, offering sharp and rich contrast for both work and creative tasks. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, the device ensures responsive multitasking and smooth performance for demanding everyday workloads. 

“The 2026 LG gram represents a new milestone in our decade-long pursuit of ultimate portability. With Aerominum, we have successfully solved the paradox of weight versus durability, creating a premium metallic look that is both incredibly light and exceptionally durable,” said Lee Choong-hwoan, head of the Display Business at the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company. “By fusing this breakthrough material with our advanced dual AI and security solutions, our highly intelligent and extremely portable new laptops empower users to work, create and connect seamlessly wherever they are.”

SM Grand Central's Mane Attraction Rings in Year of the Horse

Moving beyond the traditional crimson and gold of the Lunar New Year, SM City Grand Central has unveiled a moving installation to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with a rotating, "Power Pink" carousel that bridges ancient symbolism with a modern, "Lucky Feels" aesthetic. 

The installation, which has quickly become the mall’s "Mane Attraction," features a life-sized pink stallion captured in a spirited mid-stride. Unlike static displays of years past, this centerpiece is a moving carousel, rotating gracefully beneath a towering canopy of cherry blossoms. The rhythmic motion is a deliberate nod to the Horse’s traits of vitality and "unyielding perseverance," symbolizing a community in constant, positive momentum. The installation blends fiery zodiac energy with Valentine’s season hues, creating a vibrant experience for a new generation of shoppers.

Beyond the visual spectacle, the "Lucky Feels" campaign offers a multi-sensory experience, including zodiac-themed claw machines, "CNY Must-Try" food markets, and the traditional Lion and Dragon dances and wushu performances that have become a staple of SM’s cultural heritage.

The Lucky Horse carousel will remain on display throughout the festival season, inviting shoppers to witness the motion and "snap their luck" as they gallop together into a year of prosperity.

Sales agents work hard and earn big in Naga with Surf2Sawa

Robert Borces and Maribel Mancilla from Naga City

Door-to-door sales is no walk in the park, but for Surf2Sawa agents Robert Borces and Maribel Mancilla, the hard work is made a little easier by two things: a supportive retail partner and moreover, an excellent connectivity product loved by Filipinos, the Surf2Sawa prepaid fiber plan.

Neither Robert nor Maribel are new to sales, both were formerly salespeople of a competing telco.

"I was formerly with this telecommunications company, also as a team leader. They changed management and it wasn't a good change for me so I tried Surf2Sawa with Tita Daisy, and I got the job," noted Borces.

Maribel echoed the same story, but she started as an agent with the former company; now with Surf2Sawa, she was elevated to a team leader handling a few sub-agents in Albay and Cam Sur.

Both Maribel and Robert are employed by a Surf2Sawa distributorship in Naga, called Tita Dais FiberX Enterprise Solutions. Tita Dais diligence and care in handling demand in her area - from installation to customer service spurred the growth of her enterprise, and she is now considered a major retailer in her territory.

Converge, in offering the cost-competitive Surf2Sawa, is lowering the barriers for residents to themselves become micro-entrepreneurs. Many subscribers, said the agents, are not just students but work-from-home employees, and some may even have their own online businesses via Instagram or Facebook.

Further, the competitive advantage of Surf2Sawa, offering unlimited fiber internet with no contract at just P 700 a month, also made it an easy sell' to Naga customers.

"Maganda ang bentahan ng Surf2Sawa ngayon. Marami talaga ang nag-aavail kasi mura ito at non-contract ito. Kapag nabenta namin ito sa isang tao ngayon, bukas naman, yung kapitbahay niya," said Maribel.

For Robert and Maribel, every day is a ripe opportunity to sell the fiber prepaid product. Motivated to earn well and bring the low-cost connectivity to kababyans, Robert and Maribel end each day strategizing on where to sell the next day.

"Mag-uusap kami ni Sir Robert kung ano gagawin. May agents siya na hawak online and mga sub-agents ko, pag-uusapan namin, ito ang gagawin natin bukas'. Sumasabay na din dito ang mga nakapila na pupuntahan na sasabihin ni Ma'am Daisy," said Maribel.

For the two team leads, there's no 'secret sauce' to earning well. They earn on commission and on load top-ups so the key is really persistent effort in selling and answering customers' load requirements.

With Surf2Sawa on high demand in Naga and with a lot of flexibility in top-up loading, Robert and Maribel are seeing healthy retums on their hard work, exhibiting the benefits that the connectivity can bring to workers.

"Sa pagloload, nakukuha ko doon allowance ng mga anak kong pinapaaral ko. Marami na rin akong napaayos sa bahay, at yung appliances namin puro bago," noted Robert.

"Nakapundar ako ng motor dahil kay Ma'am Daisy and S2S. Nagkaroon kami ng motor, nakakabili na rin ako ng mga gamit sa bahay. Nung isang linggo, ang daming benta na nakuha, nabigyan ko ng cellphone mga anak ko. Nakabili ako ng higaan, tapos yung pang araw-araw na gastusin napupunan," added Maribel.

With better eaming opportunities with Surf2Sawa, Robert and Maribel intend to keep working hard to provide for their families, while also helping Tita Dais' business to continue thriving.

"Sabi ni ma'am Daisy kailangan lang dito sipag at tiyaga, at kailangan hindi ka ma-zero sa isang araw. Kaya yan ang ginagawa ko pag nag-aarea kami. Iniisip ko, 'ay pera 'to. Yun lang ang mindset ko," ended Maribel. 

We’ve All Been There: When Your Train Card Runs Out—There’s a Convenient Alternative!

In a rush and dealing with top-up issues or checking your balance? Commuters now have a reliable way to pay for trains with GCash.

Days move fast. For daily commuters, they are a constant juggle—beating the rush, staying on schedule, and making sure you get from home to work as quickly as possible.

Which is why nothing spikes commuter stress like realizing you’re low on balance—right when you’re already in line, already late, and already surrounded by equally rushed strangers. 

Suddenly, it’s a scramble: searching for a top-up station, queuing behind others, or dealing with reloading machines that seem to break only during peak hours or even the ticket booths where card top-up lines merge with single-journey ticket purchases. In the middle of rush hour, these small hiccups turn into full-blown setbacks, proving that top-up problems don’t just delay your commute—they derail your entire day.

One Less Thing to Worry About—Thanks to GCash 

Somewhere between the morning rush and the daily routine, you discover GCash—and finally, no more second-guessing your balance while the line grows longer behind you, checking your balance in a stored value card reader, or lining up again to reload at the ticket booth or machine. 

With GCash, your phone or GCash Visa Card is your train ticket!

And even on days when you do need to cash in, it’s easy–You can CASH IN FOR FREE at GCash cash in machines, available across all MRT-3 stations, or transfer funds online from your bank accounts. Topping up can fit seamlessly into your commute instead of disrupting it. With FREE WI-FI AT THE MRT also available, you can complete transactions on the spot—no data, no detours, just a smoother commute from start to finish.

With GCash, you can ride the MRT-3 in hassle-free ways: 

Tap to Pay using your phone

Using an NFC-enabled Android phone? Great news! Your device is now your ticket for a seamless entry and exit pass.

To get started, GCash Tap to Pay is a quick, one-time activation:

1. Simply tap Settings on your mobile phone.
2. Turn on the NFC feature.
3. Login to your GCash app.
4. Select Tap to Pay and agree to the Terms & Conditions.

Once activated, paying for your MRT-3 ride is just one tap away. Just login to your GCash app, then tap your phone on the turnstile upon entry to proceed to the platform. Upon exit, don’t forget to tap your phone again at turnstile to automatically deduct the exact fare.

Scan your GCash Commute QR 

No NFC-enabled Android phone for tapping? No worries! You can still enjoy the convenience of cashless commuting by generating a Commute QR code on your GCash app, serving as your digital ticket without the need to input any station details. 

Here's how easy it is:

1. At the start of the trip, tap Commute on the GCash app.
2. Click Generate QR. You may download the QR or take a screenshot.
3. Scan your Commute QR at the turnstile, then proceed to the train platform.

Upon exit, just scan the same QR code again, and the exact fare will be automatically deducted from your account. 

Tap your GCash Visa Card

Spotty signal, running out of battery, or simply love using a card? You can still breeze through your MRT-3 commute using your GCash Visa Card. Just like the current card ticketing system, you can simply tap your card upon entry and again upon exit. The GCash Visa Card is linked to your GCash wallet – use it directly to pay not just for MRT rides but also shopping in millions of online and offline stores and withdraw from your GCash account in any ATM for as low as P10. See the details of your GCash Visa Card payments on your app’s Transaction History.

To use this convenient payment method, order your GCash Visa Card on the app, and after it is delivered to you, make sure to link it to your GCash account:

1. Tap 'Cards' in the GCash app to order or link your GCash Visa Card.
2. To order – Select ‘Order a Card,’ then input your delivery address and pay P250. It will be delivered to you in 7-10 days.
3. To link – Select 'Link my Card,' then input the One-Time Pin (OTP) and submit.
4. Enter the last 4 digits of your card and your virtual account number found on the back, then submit.

In a world where every minute is accounted for, convenience isn’t a luxury—it’s self-care. Saving precious minutes by skipping the line at the ticket booth or machine, eliminating a bit of stress there, and keeping your headspace intact can make all the difference in how the day feels. Simple tools, like GCash, take the friction out of everyday routines, proving that small wins add up.

With its growing daily usage, GCash has become a trusted and established payment option at MRT-3—making it a seamless part of the everyday commute. Whether you tap, scan, or use your card, you are not just skipping one extra line and saving yourself time, but also experiencing a global, innovative way to pay with GCash!

Ready to power up your commute journey? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery.

Your Dinner Plans This Love Month, Now With 20% Cashback When You Pay With Your Maya Credit Card

February usually means more dinner plans than usual. Some are dates. Some are catch-ups. Some are just excuses to go somewhere good. And if a solid night out for you means great food, good company, and a bill that doesn’t kill the vibe, this one’s for you.

This Love Month, Maya, the #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform in the Philippines, is adding a little extra value to your nights out. Credit Cardholders can enjoy 20% cashback on a minimum single receipt of ₱3,500 at participating restaurants, capped at  ₱1,000, when you pay with your Maya Credit Card.

Whether it’s an intimate table for two, shared plates with friends, or finally checking out that restaurant you’ve had saved for months, the idea is simple: enjoy the night, and get something back.

It works across the kinds of places people usually gravitate toward this season. Think dining at Antonio’s, Gallery by Chele, Toyo Eatery, or Hapag. Intimate, chef-driven spots like Helm, Celera, or Den by Nikkei. Classic go-tos for a dressed-up night out such as Blackbird, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky, Mamou Prime, or CRU Steakhouse. 

And because good nights don’t always end when the plates are cleared, Maya is extending the same 20% cashback to Manila’s bar scene. This month, cardholders can enjoy cashback on a minimum single receipt of ₱2,500 at participating bars, capped at ₱600.

The bar list includes some of the city’s most familiar late-night fixtures such as Blind Pig, After Hours, El Gato, Three Dots, and The Opal Bar, places where one drink is rarely the last.

On top of the cashback, cardholders continue to earn their usual rewards. Maya Black Credit Card users receive up to 10x Maya Miles, while Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card holders earn 2% cashback points on eligible transactions.

For the full list of participating restaurants and bars and complete promo details, visit maya.ph/curateddining.

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