The shawarma craze has always found its place in the Filipino street food community. After all, it combines a Mediterranean snack with the affordableness people come to love with shawarma! The pita bread combined with a mixture of vegetables and various kinds of meat such as beef or lamb, make it the healthiest street food…
Although we Filipinos are often seen as people who wear simple clothing, there is no doubt that many of us have specific tastes as well. From the increasing exposure from other cultures, in particular the westernization of the Philippines, their fashion has rubbed on us as well and because fashion is always in constant these…
The Filipino people are no stranger to trying out new things, in particular food from different countries. It is why we have curry from India or shawarma from the mediterreanean ingrained in our tastes. Gastronomics for other cultural food is very noticeable, and one such example is China, whom we’ve embraced for their knack in…
The rise of the internet and its presence of marketing did not undermine the print industry, as it is still widely used here in the Philippines, especially for business documents that need not risk breach of privacy digitally, that is why a hard copy is still popularly used for important documents. 1. Premium-Graphics Asia Inc….
Running out of ink is a expense-heavy and troublesome process, each time you run out of ink you have to go out and buy some more bearing the high markups of each individual color of ink you need. Luckily, businesses have made their own way of turning it into a profitable business by providing ink…
If you grew up in the Philippines, chances are you’ve carried home a Dunkin’ orange box as a pasalubong for family or friends. The tagline “Pasalubong ng Bayan” isn’t just marketing—it’s an emotional hook that’s deeply Filipino. From bus terminals to malls, Dunkin’ has cemented itself as a comfort food brand that fits perfectly into…
Increasing volume of production of vehicles, requires gas, which is a valuable commodity in this era. Gas and oil affects the economy, most notable in middle-eastern countries where these resources are abundant and the economy is flourishing. Yes, the price of gas affects transportation and in turn transportation affects the price of goods and services….
Filipinos are always on the go. While there are plenty of dine-in restaurants, most of us often choose affordable and quick fast-food options. These chains are a staple at birthday parties, group meals, and everyday dining. Their popularity is undeniable, especially in the Philippines, where many prefer budget-friendly meals over luxury dining. The five restaurants…
Donuts aren’t just food, they’re part of Filipino culture. Whether it’s grabbing a pasalubong box, lining up for a dozen fresh glazed, or snacking on Choco Butternut while stuck in traffic, donuts are a small indulgence people happily spend on. That makes franchising a donut shop a sweet investment move. Here’s a breakdown of the…
The climate in the Philippines will never change, it will always be hot, and finding a way to reduce the heat and avoiding the illness that might come is a chore. That is why eating ice cream is very popular among us Filipinos and why a certain jingle we hear in the streets is memorable…
Filipinos love chicken, it’s nothing new. Chicken farming is a livelihood for the majority living in the outskirts surrounding the urban cities as well as the provinces. Businesses opt for more chicken-based products because the supply matches the demand and so establish ways to penetrate the market with innovative ways to cook chicken. If you…
It’s no secret we love coffee, even if the situation doesn’t seem appropriate such as our country being a hot climate. There’s no such reasoning when it comes to coffee! All the more reason why the coffee scene is alive and thriving here, but what if you want to start your own franchise but have…
Coffee runs on the Filipino blood, it can be even said to be the liquid that helps us become alive during the day or the solution to pull-off an all-nighter. Drinking coffee has been an integral part of our lives, maybe it’s a good idea to start franchising your own? Luckily, we have a list…
When looking for a good business investment, it is often wise to know the location of where you will be selling, what you are selling, as well as knowing the climate of the country of where you live. An example would be the Philippines, a tropical country soaked in by the rays of the sun….
They say the inspiration of burgers came from Hamburg, Germany but ironically, this particular beef sandwich – the hamburger is America’s favorite food. Whatever the history is and whoever invented this tasty sandwich, one thing is for sure, it has become so famous and is probably one of the world’s favorite snack . In fact,…
Coffee lovers are all over this planet. The aroma of coffee is just captivating that a sip will really make a difference. Likewise, there is one coffee brand that has made all the difference when it comes to the coffee experience. This brand is called Starbucks. Indulging in the Starbucks experience is just simply awesome….
Chinese cuisine generally has a huge influence in the eating culture of the Filipinos. Thus, it is no surprise that dimsums such as the siopao and the siomai are popular snack treats to offer whenever family and friends gather. As such a dim sum treat brings people together and the Chinese would often refer to…
For busy individuals and for those who are always catching up with time, taking it slow may not be a part of their vocabulary. This may also be true even during meal or snack time. Truly, every seconds count and wasting it waiting for food is definitely not a productive thing to do. Thus, if…
Filipinos are probably one of the fondest eaters of chicken around the world. What is significantly unique to Filipinos is that it has its way of cooking chicken that will surely make you crave for more. This is the chicken inasal way. Consequently, this is the brilliance of Iloilo homegrown fast food chain Mang Inasal….
There is an inconvenient truth that says Filipinos has fewer access to convenient stores. This is what Nielsen, a market-research company have found out in 2012. The number says that one (1) convenient store is reached by forty thousand (40,000) Filipinos while in South Korea and Taiwan the ratio is 1 in every 2000 people….
Hungry? Well, if you have a grumbling stomach right now and is wondering on what to munch on at this moment few items would certainly come to your mind and I bet that pizza would be one of your top choice! Pizza has been one of the favorite food of most people around the world…
Around 500 – 1000 B.C. the taco was invented and this is probably the best gift the Mexicans gave to the world. Because of the birth of this maize tortilla wrapped around food, eating was then defined as a gastronomic delight. Interestingly, tacos were food of the poor and since this has an awesome taste,…
If there are people who claim themselves as vegetarians, there are also a big percentage of the populace that believes that they are ‘meatatarians’. With meat as its root word, I need not explain what this term means. But definitely in all parts of the world there are these kinds of people. Interestingly, this is…
It is a given fact that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) play a vital role in the Philippine economy. The inflow of their remittances increases the foreign exchange supply available in the system and with this generates the foreign currency requirements of the economy which at the same time induced consumption expenditures. This actually creates demand…
Stress has been part of life and it is inevitable. As we know, we can’t get away with stress in our daily lives since it’s been part of life; all we have to do is to just live with it as much as we could. In order to make our lives bearable from stress, R…
There was once a research back in 2012 saying that the Filipino people values their hairstyle more than reading books, which is evident by the number of hair salons they have in almost every block in every neighborhood and the non-existence of bookstores. Unfortunately, four years later, that is still true and that’s definitely a little…
Remember how excited you are when a friend invites you over in their place for the fiesta? Fiesta is a Filipino custom of celebrating a certain religious patron with performances, booming music, colorful designs, and a variety of food. Yup, it’s so obvious, isn’t it? You can immediately see how it’s a Filipino culture to…
If you have a sweet tooth, you would know that donut is one of the sweetest desert or snack that you could have. The enticing goodness of confectionary sugar, rainbow sprinkles, nuts, strawberry jam, chocolate and a lot more, donuts have been part of the sweet toothed person’s grind for that sweet sugar fix. From…
Do you want to enter the business world, but afraid that you would not be able to handle the heavy weight of responsibility? Then you should be looking at franchising a water refilling station. Why is it recommended for you? Well, water is a basic necessity, which means that people would be looking for it…
The blazing heat of the sun is really exhausting. We do find ways to cool ourselves by drinking cold beverages and even eating ice cream, frozen yogurt and implement ways to drain the sizzle in our bodies. If you would get to choose between ice cream and frozen yogurt then it would be best for…