Jollibee Bags Global Filipino Brand Excellence Award from PAFTA

Representatives of Jollibee and the Philippine Arts, Film & Television, Inc. (PAFTA) gather on stage as Jollibee receives the PAFTA Global Filipino Brand Excellence Award, a recognition that celebrates the brand’s journey from humble beginnings to a world-class Filipino brand that continues to bring pride, innovation, and joy to millions across the globe. 

Jollibee Philippines President Ferns Yu (right-hand side of the mascot) was joined onstage by (left to right) PAFTA Executive Vice President Christina Aliada, PAFTA Board Chairman Dr. Billy James Uy, Jollibee Philippines Head of Human Resources Belle Gosioco, and Jollibee Philippines Head of Finance, Stan Baltazar.

Global Filipino Business Icon & Lifetime Achievement Award Conferred on Jollibee Group Executive Chairman, Founder, and Chief Taste Officer Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong. The award recognizes him as a symbol of Filipino excellence, resilience, and entrepreneurial vision and was given by PAFTA, the Philippine Arts Film & Television, on February 21, 2026 at The Manila Hotel. 

About Jollibee Group 

Jollibee Foods Corporation (PSE: JFC) (the "Company") is one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant companies, driven by its purpose of spreading joy through superior taste. It manages and operates a portfolio that includes 19 brands (the "Jollibee Group") with over 10,000 stores and cafés across 33 countries.

The Jollibee Group’s portfolio includes nine (9) wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan), five (5) franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, Yoshinoya, Common Man Coffee Roasters, and Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines), and ownership stakes in other key brands like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (80%), Compose Coffee (70%), SuperFoods Group that operates Highlands Coffee (60%), and bubble tea brand Milksha (51%). The Company also has membership interests in Tortazo, LLC, along with Chef Rick Bayless, for Tortazo in the U.S. and in Botrista, a leader in beverage technology. 

 The Jollibee Group's global sustainability agenda, Joy for Tomorrow, underscores its commitment to sustainable business practices across food safety, employee welfare, community support, good governance, and environmental responsibility, among others. These focus areas are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

 The Company has been recognized as the Philippines' Most Admired Company by the Asian Wall Street Journal, named one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies, and listed among Forbes' World’s Best Employers and Top Female-Friendly Companies. The Company is also a four-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient and featured in TIME’s World’s Best Companies and Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 List.

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

Her Power, Her Moment: GH Mall Celebrates Women’s Creativity, Strength & Expression This Women’s Month

GH Mall is thrilled to launch “Her Power, Her Moment” — a month-long Women’s Month celebration dedicated to honoring the diverse lives and achievements of women. This curated series of events combines wellness activities, artistic expression, and insightful masterclasses, creating a welcoming space where every woman can reflect, recharge, and truly shine.

Attendees can look forward to an immersive experience, featuring art therapy sessions, high-energy fitness classes, beauty workshops, and a grand fashion show that showcases style and individuality.

For the latest updates on “Her Power, Her Moment” at GH Mall, download the Ortigas Malls app, follow Ortigas Malls on Facebook, and stay connected with @greenhillsph on Instagram.

SM Center Sangandaan’s 3-Day Sale: Huge Deals & Amazing Prizes Await!

March weekends are getting a major upgrade—SM Center Sangandaan is hosting its highly anticipated 3-Day Sale on March 13, 14, and 15! It’s the perfect excuse for a fun family day out, where you can grab fantastic deals, check out your go-to stores, and enjoy a lively weekend at the mall.

For three days straight, enjoy up to 70% off on items across the entire mall. Save big on home necessities, gadgets, beauty products, and daily lifestyle goods. Top stores like SM Supermarket, Ace Hardware, Miniso, Watsons, and SM Appliance Center are joining in, along with over 100 other shops.

But that’s not all—there’s also an exciting raffle! Every Php 1,000 purchase receipt gives you one entry to win a brand-new Suzuki Dzire GL CVT Hybrid.

Even your coffee breaks can be rewarding with the ongoing Sip and Win Promo. Spend Php 500 at participating cafes, and get an e-raffle entry for a chance to win a special prize! This promo runs until April 10, turning a simple coffee run into a lucky opportunity. Whether you love espresso, latte, or iced drinks, every sip could bring a surprise.

With great bargains, amazing prizes, and new cafes to explore, SM Center Sangandaan’s 3-Day Sale is the ultimate weekend plan.

For more updates on mall events, follow SM Center Sangandaan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smcentersangandaan.

Lenovo Unveils Adaptive AI PCs, Modular Concepts, and Lenovo Qira Rollout at MWC 2026: Advancing Smarter AI for All Across Work, Creativity, and Gaming

At MWC® 2026, Lenovo™ has pulled back the curtain on a new generation of adaptive AI devices and forward-thinking concepts tailored for business pros, creators, students, and gamers alike. Headlined by innovative modular PC architecture, a glasses-free 3D laptop concept, a foldable gaming handheld, and the initial rollout of Lenovo Qira, the brand’s showcase highlights a clear shift in personal computing: systems that adapt intelligently to people and their daily environments.

Across its entire portfolio, Lenovo stays focused on delivering tech that’s more personalized, proactive, and secure—all while building a unified AI ecosystem that works seamlessly across devices. 

“The AI era won’t be defined by a single device or app, but by intelligent systems that connect everything we use,” said Luca Rossi, President of Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group. “We’re showing how Lenovo and Motorola are bringing that vision to life, combining adaptive hardware innovation with a single, system-level AI integration that works naturally across PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and more. From premium mobile devices and game-changing form factors to the launch of Lenovo Qira, we’re building the broadest AI portfolio to deliver more connected, intuitive computing experiences built around people.”

Lenovo Qira: Personal Ambient Intelligence

Lenovo Qira is a Personal Ambient Intelligence built right into the system level of Lenovo and Motorola devices—not added on as a separate app. Working across supported PCs, tablets, smartphones, and wearables, it’s designed to keep task continuity smooth across devices and offer assistance based on what the user needs.

In the coming weeks, Lenovo Qira will roll out to over 20 devices in the brand’s PC lineup, covering Yoga™, IdeaPad™, Legion™, and ThinkPad™ families, via over-the-air updates and preloads. The Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 will also launch as Lenovo’s first tablet to feature the experience. The first wave of PC support will cover six languages across nine regions: English (U.S., U.K., India), Spanish (U.S./Latin America, Spain), French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), and Portuguese (Brazil).

Lenovo Qira is built to keep evolving, expanding to more devices and enabling new experiences and partnerships. In 2026, it will add more languages and devices, including its debut on Motorola smartphones—further strengthening the unified AI ecosystem across Lenovo and Motorola.

Breakthrough Concepts: Exploring Adaptive Form Factors 

ThinkBook™ Modular AI PC Concept

Lenovo’s modular AI PC concept takes a “carry small, use big” approach to business computing. It features a 14-inch ultra-thin base system that supports interchangeable display setups, detachable input parts, and modular I/O elements. A secondary display can attach in multiple orientations or even replace the keyboard, expanding the workspace to around 19 inches while keeping portability intact. The concept shows how modular design could support changing workflows and extend device lifecycles in AI-ready settings.

Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept

For creators, Lenovo is showing off a glasses-free 3D laptop concept that lets users view and work with depth directly on the screen. By combining dual displays, AI-powered 2D-to-3D conversion, gesture controls, and easy-to-use creative tools, it cuts down on friction in immersive content creation and points to Lenovo’s exploration of spatial computing.

Legion Go Fold Concept

Gamers get a look at a foldable gaming handheld concept that pushes flexible hardware further. It shifts from a compact handheld size to a larger, immersive screen and supports multiple modes: handheld play, split-screen multitasking, expanded display gaming, and desktop-style use. It’s a demonstration of how flexible display tech could blend gaming and productivity in one device.

Commercial Portfolio: AI-Ready Platforms for Modern Work

Lenovo is updating its commercial PC lineup to help organizations adopt AI workflows at scale. 

ThinkPad T-Series – ThinkPad X13 Detachable – ThinkTab X11

- The refreshed ThinkPad T-Series brings improvements to serviceability, usability, and AI readiness, with select models earning top-tier iFixit repairability scores—reinforcing the brand’s focus on lifecycle value, less downtime, and sustainable fleet management.

- The ThinkPad X13 Detachable offers flexible, mobile-first productivity with integrated pen support and field-replaceable parts in a lightweight build, perfect for frontline and hybrid workers.

- The new ThinkTab X11 expands Lenovo’s reach into rugged mobility: a durable Android tablet built for tough industrial and frontline environments.

For small and medium businesses, the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 delivers versatile multimode use and AI-powered collaboration features, while the ThinkVision™ M16 portable monitor adds lightweight screen expansion for flexible workstyles. Across all commercial devices, Lenovo integrates security, manageability, and lifecycle services to help businesses adopt AI tech with confidence.

Consumer and Gaming Portfolio: Intelligent Experiences for Everyday Use

For creators, students, and gamers, Lenovo’s latest devices balance performance, portability, and smart features to simplify daily tasks. 

Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14”, 11)

- The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14”, 11) pairs a premium convertible design with stunning OLED visuals and smart tools that streamline creative workflows.

- The Yoga Pro 7a (15”, 11) and IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra (14”, 11) grow the brand’s AI-enabled laptop range, balancing power and portability for work and content creation.

- In tablets, the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 offers smart learning and productivity features in a flexible form factor—and marks Lenovo’s first tablet with Lenovo Qira.

- For gaming, the lineup adds the Legion 7a (15”, 11) laptop and the Legion Tab (8.8”, 5), a high-performance tablet with a 3K display and advanced cooling.

Advancing Smarter AI for All

At MWC 2026, Lenovo makes its strategy clear: democratizing AI for everyone. By blending forward-looking hardware innovation with the rollout of Lenovo Qira, the brand is shaping a more connected, intuitive computing future—one where smart systems adapt to people, not the other way around.

For full details on all new devices, solutions, and concepts announced at MWC 2026, visit the Lenovo MWC 2026 Press Kit:

- Lenovo Scales Trusted AI-Powered Business Computing Through Modular Innovation and Enterprise Platforms

- Lenovo Expands Mobility, Creativity, and Productivity with New Consumer AI Laptops, Tablets, and Concepts at MWC 2026

Leave No One Behind: Converge’s Project PIGLET & Tech Donations Empower Mangyan Children for a Safer Internet

Converge extended more learning tablets to Stairway Foundation ICT Learning Center, building on its previous collaboration with the nonprofit to augment the digital capabilities of the students in the community.

Leading fiber broadband and tech provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. recently made a return trip to Barangay Baclayan in Oriental Mindoro to celebrate Safer Internet Month. This time, they brought their online safety campaign right to the doors of Baclayan Mangyan School, all while giving the students’ digital skills a big boost.

Through its Corporate Governance and Data Privacy (CGDP) Group, Converge worked with Grade 5 and 6 pupils on Project PIGLET (Privacy Integration through Guided Learning of Emerging Technologies). It’s a program that’s all about helping school kids get a better handle on digital literacy and how to keep their data private and secure. 

Converge AVP and Head of Data Privacy and Information Security Compliance Team Eumir Paolo Espiritu as he facilitated the digital literacy session to the Grade 5 and 6 pupils of Baclayan Mangyan School.

Eumir Paolo Espiritu, Assistant Vice President and Head of Converge’s Data Privacy and Information Security Compliance Team, pointed out that kids these days are more at risk from cyber threats like scams, identity theft, malware, and computer viruses. He said that teaching them how to protect themselves as early as possible is why they launched Project PIGLET back in 2024.

“Converge intends to visit different regions across the country to reach the unserved and underserved and increase the awareness of kids when it comes to data privacy and information security. At Converge, we leave no one behind, so this Safer Internet Month, we visited the indigenous children here in Mindoro to also promote the more responsible and positive use of digital technology,” he shared. 

Converge also donated learning materials to support the immediate needs of the students and teachers of the school.

During their visit, Converge put together fun storytelling sessions and handed out school supplies and snacks to the kids. But they didn’t stop there—they also gave the school’s digital setup a major upgrade by donating learning tablets and a smart TV to the Stairway Foundation ICT Learning Center. This was all made possible with help from Stairway Foundation, a local child-care group that’s long been supporting the students’ learning journey.

“Dahil nga Mangyan school ang aming paaralan, kaunti ang access namin sa equipment kaya malaking tulong ang mga dagdag na kagamitan para sa pag-aaral ng mga bata. Mahalaga rin ang ganitong mga initiative para maging aware ang mga estudyante sa mga nangyayari sa kapaligiran at hindi lang sila gumagamit ng gadgets basta-basta,” said Noemi Bonquin, Head Teacher III of Baclayan Mangyan School.

Baclayan Mangyan School teaches nearly 250 students from different Mangyan tribes in Puerto Galera. Converge first connected with the Mangyan community in Barangay Baclayan back in 2023, also working with Stairway Foundation. That first partnership led to Converge setting up free fiber internet at the ICT Learning Center and donating tablets to help the kids build their digital skills.

On top of that, Converge has teamed up with the non-profit on wider online safety efforts, especially to fight against cyber threats—most importantly, the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).

SM Supermalls Celebrates Women’s Month with Wellness, Beauty, and Exclusive Deals

This March, SM Malls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan honor women from all walks of life. In celebration of Women's Month, special deals and engaging experiences are offered to help women nourish their minds, bodies, and souls.

Self-Care

Holistic self-care takes center stage, encouraging women to prioritize their complete health. From skincare routines to relaxing techniques and inspiring self-care practices, SM's wellness stations and beauty zones provide opportunities to boost confidence, self-esteem, and empowerment.

• Pampering spa treatments. After an exciting Zumba class or a mindfulness exercise, women can relax with a peaceful body massage at Gwiyomi Gluta Spa, Wat Pho Thai Massage, and SKS Massage at SM Center Pulilan.

• Advanced beauty treatments. Rejuvenating experiences are provided by Royal Aesthetics' Sakura Drip treatment at SM City Baliwag and AesthetiQ's Pico Laser at SM City Marilao. Special discounts are also available on health and beauty services.

• Relaxation and nails. For a genuinely soothing experience, professional therapists provide a variety of nail care services at Nails.Glow Essence in SM City Marilao and AiNails and Body Talk at SM Center Pulilan.

• Enhancements to the skin. Professional beauty enhancement treatments are available at Dermcare in SM City Baliwag and Dermstrata at SM City Marilao for people looking for glowing skin.

The Pleasure of Exercise

Exercise enhances mental health in addition to physical fitness, and it's right at Anytime Fitness in SM City Baliwag. With its top-notch amenities and state-of-the-art facilities, Anytime Fitness provides a variety of cardio and strength training equipment as well as fitness classes. Members may also avail themselves of fitness consultation with coaches, as well as selected wellness programs.

Retail Therapy

Huge discounts on a selection of products and services designed specifically for women are available during the Women's Wednesday Sale on March 11, 18, and 25, and at the Women’s Wellness Sale, which runs until March 31 at SM Supermalls in Bulacan. 

As a true home of everyday celebrations, SM Supermalls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan advocate for health, joy, and self-care, encouraging women to put their health first both during and after the season.

Baguio blooms brighter as Jollibee spreads joy at Panagbenga 2026

Baguio City came alive as Jollibee, the Philippines' no. 1 fastfood chain, joined the vibrant Panagbenga Festival, delighting locals and tourists alike with a spectacular float, campus treats, and exclusive promos that added extra cheer to the City of Pines’ annual flower celebration. 

“Panagbenga shows Baguio at its most beautiful, and Jollibee is proud to fill it with joy,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “Whether it’s a float that amazes or treats that make every day special, our goal was simple, and that was to share joy with every person, everywhere.”

Building on its legacy of festival excellence, Jollibee participated in the large float competition with a spectacular floral masterpiece inspired by Cordilleran artistry. The float featured a miniature Stone Kingdom symbolizing the region’s creativity, a radiant cityscape in full bloom, a rotating Mines View observation deck showcasing Baguio’s scenic landscapes, and a giant Chickenjoy Bucket seemingly blossoming from a flower, capturing the festival’s playful and joyful spirit.

The celebration extended beyond the parade. Students at the University of the Philippines Baguio and the University of Baguio were delighted with free Crunchy Chicken Sandwiches and Iced Coffee, turning ordinary school days into moments of surprise and joy. Inside Jollibee stores, the Festival Treats Promo with Coca-Cola ran from February 27 to March 1, offering a free 1.5L Coke with every 8-piece Chickenjoy Bucket, while from February 27 to March 8, a free Go Large Coke was available with any Chickenjoy Value Meal.

Jollibee also partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry to bring its BEE Earth’s Best Friend campaign to Benguet, promoting sustainable practices. Customers who opted not to use plastic utensils for take-out or drive-thru orders from February 27 to March 27 were rewarded with incentives for future visits. Music fans enjoyed a lively appearance from Jollibee and Friends at the Coke Studio Concert at Melvin Jones Football Grounds on February 27.

Festivalgoers are encouraged to share their Jollibee moments on social media using #JolliPanagbenga2026 for a chance to be featured on the brand’s official channels.

Craving more Jollibee treats and exclusives? Head to www.jollibee.com.ph for the latest updates, order your favorites at https://order.jollibee.com, and follow us on social media for more JOYful surprises!