Because sometimes, “I love you, Dad” sounds a lot like, “Your favorite food is on the way.”

Saying "I love you" is not easy for everyone, including Dad. However, on Father's Day, foodpanda reminds everyone that all you need is the ideal dish, not the perfect words. Sometimes, the perfect food at the right time is the most important gesture.

Bridging Distances with Every Order

Sharing meals is more difficult for many people who live far from their fathers than it used to be. Whether you live far away or nearby, Foodpanda helps make Dad feel appreciated by bridging the gap by sending him heartfelt surprises and delectable meals to express your gratitude for everything he has done.

Meals that Matter and Savings that Help 

Treating the dads that mean the most doesn’t have to be complicated or costly, and with foodpanda, those moments can come with a little extra value. Families can enjoy Php555 cashback on food delivery using the code LOVEYOUPA, on Father’s Day weekend from June 13 to 15. To unlock more discounts, users can subscribe to pandapro—a subscription that offers exclusive perks like unlimited free food delivery, pickup discounts, special deals on groceries, and more. Enjoy 15% cashback with code PROCB, and 30% off a 12-month plan with code GORPRONA.

This day honors our fathers, lolos, titos, stepdads, kuyas, and anyone else who has stepped in to provide that dependable, fatherly presence. Foodpanda is here to help you show them your love in ways that are beyond words.

Thanks for reading, and see you in the next one!

-BENCH

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Months of exciting qualifier rounds in Davao, Manila, and Cebu culminated in the first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines National Final in the Queen City of the South. On May 24, the country's strongest dancers gathered for an explosive dance showdown in Cebu's Ayala Center.

Historic Dance Showdown in Cebu

At the National Final in Cebu, elite dancers from all over the nation competed for the title, thrilling the audience with a diverse range of moves, including house, hip-hop, waacking, locking, and even voguing. Every dancer's destiny was in the hands of the audience, and the excitement was unparalleled. In the end, Sam Rivera—also referred to as "Nemesis" in combat—was declared the 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines National Champion.

“It was an amazing journey,” said Nemesis of her Red Bull Dance Your Style journey. “This was my third time to join Red Bull Dance Your Style. I’m so happy that I won the championship title in my hometown, Cebu. It’s my pride and honor.”

Photo Credit: Red Bull

Nemesis also mentioned how thrilled she was to be attending the National Final for the first time in Cebu. She added, "I think that I was more empowered because my family was here with me, and while I was on stage, I could see my friends, so that gave me a boost." "I was so excited because people (from my hometown) will get to see me dance on the national stage, especially my mother, my family, and my friends." 

Nemesis also gave the Cebuano audience credit for keeping her motivated during the tournament. "They got me through the Final," she remarked. I'm really appreciative of them since the community here is really encouraging, not only to me but to every competitor that performed on stage. And Red Bull, who gave me wings, of course. I appreciate the energy.

Each round, the Cebuana Krump Star demonstrated her domination. It gained not only the trophy but also a place on the international scene thanks to her unquestionable stage presence and charismatic ability to command the crowd. Nemesis is now focused on the next fight after representing the Philippines at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Los Angeles, USA. "First of all, it's going to be in Los Angeles, and it's going to be my first time traveling outside of Asia," they said, expressing their excitement for the World Final. "I want to connect with other dancers from around the world, and dance my heart out at the World Final to show them what Filipinos are capable of," she added. 

Photo Credit: Red Bull

Nemesis stated, "I will do my usual routine," about her preparation for the World Final. She added, "I think that (has to be) a balance of everything, your faith in God, your physical conditioning, and strong mental conditioning when you perform." "I will train my body, my mind, and my soul."

Nemesis revealed her strategy for the World Final: "I'll just be myself because I think we're all unique in our own way." I'll just demonstrate my abilities, including my dancing and krumping skills.

The Full Red Bull Dance Your Style Experience

The Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals in Cebu evolved into a full-fledged cultural extravaganza in addition to the fierce dance competitions. For those who attended, the event created a memorable experience.

Photo Credit: Red Bull

Along with top-notch street dancing, attendees enjoyed special performances by local dance crew SZHD and Cabuana superstar Karencitta, which showcased Cebu's skills. The Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals was more than just a dance competition; it was a celebration of Cebu's urban inventiveness.

Nemesis’ Next Stop: the World Stage

The last showdown is almost around the corner. This October 11, support Nemesis as they travel to Los Angeles, USA, for the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final. For the most recent information, follow Red Bull Dance and Red Bull PH on social media.

For more information and updates, visit the official Red Bull website and the following social media pages (Facebook | Instagram | TikTok)

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About Red Bull

Red Bull gives wings to people and ideas. As a functional beverage, we give wings to people by vitalizing the body and mind, supporting their dreams and aspirations through their passion for dancing.

For more information, kindly contact:

Kelly Oliveros | Red Bull |  kelly.oliveros@redbull.com

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foodpanda Logistics recently concluded Panda Legends: Ride & Conquer, a statewide Mobile Legends event for its Ka-panda delivery partners, with nearly PHP 1,000,000 in prizes awarded.

“We aim to continuously engage our Ka-pandas not just on the road, but also through activities they enjoy, like gaming. Through this Mobile Legends tournament, we provided them with a platform to showcase their skills, build camaraderie, and have fun while competing,” said Ron Sanders, Rider Experience Lead at foodpanda Logistics.

The event was made possible through the support of sponsors, including GoTyme, DITO, Motivo, and Kawasaki, contributing to an exciting and rewarding experience for all participants.

For many riders, gaming served as a way to unwind after long hours on the road. John Lloyd Trasmote, a Ka-panda partner biker from Cebu City, shared his experience: “Magandang pagkakataon ito para sa aming mga Ka-panda na mag-bonding at ipakita ang galing natin sa gaming. Ang saya makita na sinusuportahan tayo ng foodpanda logistics sa pamamagitan ng ganitong mga activities.”

Similarly, John Kenneth Mian from Davao expressed his appreciation: “Matagal na akong naglalaro ng Mobile Legends, at nakakatuwang isipin na makasama ko yung mga kapwa ko rider sa isang actual competition.”

“With gaming continuing to be a strong passion among many Ka-pandas, Panda Legends proved to be a great initiative that united the community, both on the road and in the virtual battlefield,” Sanders added.

Thanks for reading, and see you in the next one!

-BENCH

“foodpanda takes the stress out of planning to focus on what matters most.”

Mother's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the regular nurturers in our lives. These are those individuals who add warmth, ease, and love to life. By making it simpler to send love, you may honor all types of mothers, whether they are eager to become mothers, devoted lolas, or kind furmoms.

Deals that Deliver Joy

  

The same commonplace comforts that mirrored the most heartfelt acts of the previous year are being highlighted by foodpanda. These considerate touches are now more widely available and reasonably priced this year, thanks to the assistance of reliable supermarket partners including Pandamart, Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, Shopwise, Waltermart, and Ever Supermarket.

For added convenience, foodpanda has also partnered with LANDBANK to offer users a special treat. From May 9 to 16, LANDBANK account holders can enjoy ₱200 off a minimum spend of ₱500 on food delivery and groceries using the code LBMAMA—a little extra help in turning care into action.

From left to right: Content creator Camille Co, Vincent Lee, the country head of Shopee Philippines, Sapna Chadha, the vice president of Google Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier, Tyron Syling, the business development manager for e-commerce at Colgate Palmolive Philippines, and Mond Salem of Hardwage Voyage

Both Shopee merchants and video producers have exciting potential as a result of the Philippines' debut of the YouTube Shopping Affiliate Program. Through this agreement, Shopee sellers can now reach a wider audience by working with an even more extensive network of content creators. This gives them the chance to reach a highly engaged, incremental audience and increase sales like never before. This smooth interaction between sellers and creators increases brand reach, speeds up product discovery, and eventually raises conversion rates. 

For eligible local creators, this partnership unlocks new business opportunities, enabling them to monetize their influence by promoting products to an audience they have already built connections with. As consumers in the Philippines increasingly seek engaging, content-driven shopping experiences, this collaboration meets their evolving expectations.

Taking advantage of the Philippines' growing creator economy and video commerce

With video commerce reaching 20% of the region's e-commerce gross merchandise value in 2024—a fourfold increase since 2022—Southeast Asia is one of the e-commerce markets with the quickest rate of growth in the world. With over 450 channels with over a million members and over 6,000 channels with over 100,000 subscribers, the Philippine creator economy is flourishing at the same time.

The transition from traditional discovery to a video-first purchasing experience is fueling this development, as customers seek out knowledge and enjoyment from online content produced by reliable artists. YouTube creators are trusted counsel for brands, in addition to being business owners and cultural influencers. A global study reveals that online users are 98% more likely to trust recommendations from YouTube creators than from other social platforms. This trust translates directly into purchase confidence. In fact, YouTube drives 3.8 times greater purchase intent than other social platforms on average.

This emphasizes viewers' demand for real product reviews and demos, which eventually leads to conversion, and their faith in creators' suggestions. This in-depth interaction with reliable YouTube producers highlights the platform's exceptional position to support consumers' desire for amusement that is driven by searches and videos to enhance their purchasing experiences.

Sapna Chadha, Vice President for Google Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier, said, “Southeast Asia is shaping the future of shopping with its powerful combination of a deeply engaged video-first audience, a profitable digital economy, and a vibrant creator community. We’re thrilled to bring YouTube Shopping to the Philippines, making Southeast Asia home to six out of nine countries globally that have it. Just seven months since our regional debut, we’re seeing strong traction across creators, sellers, and advertisers already. Building on this early momentum, YouTube Shopping will continue to grow, unlocking new opportunities for viewers, creators, brands, and partners across this dynamic region.”

Use the YouTube Shopping affiliate program for creators to increase your income.

Creators can pin products during live streams and tag them in both new and old videos using the YouTube Shopping affiliate program. The video's description and "Product" sections provide a quick overview of the entire list of tagged products and details about each one. For a smooth transaction, clicking on a product will take users straight to an external Shopee sales page. 

Now that YouTube Shopping is launched in the Philippines, creators like Camille Co are excited – she is already sharing her favorite makeup products by tagging them on her videos.

“I always get asked where I got this and that makeup or clothing, or home stuff on my vlog, and for a long time, it’s been challenging to share them all,” Co said. “Now with YouTube Shopping, it’s so much easier to share these products that I love and truly believe in. A huge plus also for me because I get to earn on the side while doing so!”

Mond Salem of Hardware Voyage, a Filipino tech channel, is also optimistic about the feature. “I’m so excited about YouTube Shopping finally being in the Philippines! I’m looking forward to my fellow creators earning more with featured product sale commissions,” he said.

Opportunities for companies and advertising to reach and engage

“This recognition reflects the strength of our network strategy and, more importantly, the partnerships we’ve built with our airport partners and stakeholders. It’s a meaningful reminder of our commitment to accessible air travel and expanding our presence across key regional markets,” said Xander Lao, CEB President and Chief Commercial Officer.

In 2024, the airline added 28 new routes, 19 local and 9 international, linking travelers to popular locations including as Chiang Mai, Kaohsiung, and Sapporo. In addition to its core hubs in Manila, Cebu, and Clark, new hubs in Davao and Iloilo have been constructed, improving connectivity.

“I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Cebu Pacific for its invaluable contribution to enhancing connectivity and tourism in Davao. As one of the leading airline carriers in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific has played a pivotal role in making Davao more accessible to both local and international travelers, significantly boosting the region’s economic and tourism landscape,” said Tanya Rabat-Tan, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism XI. 

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In this adaption, after their parents were killed in a vehicle accident, Michelle believes her brother Christopher (Woody Norman, The White Princess, Troy: Fall of a City) is dead and must travel across a war-torn United States and parallel reality to find him. She has to deal with the dangers of a tense USA brought on by a devastating war between sentient machines and humans that just ended.

Greene picks up some valuable lessons about sacrifice, friendship, and family along the way. Many Filipinos who place a high value on family and friends may strongly take away the following three lessons:

When it comes to family, you’ve got to hold on to hope.

Without her family, Michelle leads a lonely life at the beginning of the movie. However, despite the remote possibility and absurdity of the scenario, Michelle takes a risk by trying to find Christopher after a renegade robot discovers her and claims that it is her lost brother in a different form.

No matter how slim the chances are, we must have faith in them and give them the benefit of the doubt when family members or loved ones are involved. It's just the proper thing to do, and we want our loved ones to do everything in their power to support us when we are the ones who might need it.

You’ve got to fight for your friends.

Our lives are not just about family; we also meet and develop a lot of friends along the road. Additionally, our friends may be going through their own struggles; it is our responsibility to stand by them when they are standing up for what is right.

In the film, Michelle and Keats (played by Chris Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy) encounter a group of peaceful, sentient robots who merely wish to live without human oppression. The human protagonists take up their cause and fight back against those who wish to destroy them after realizing their predicament, acknowledging their right to life, and realizing that they are also capable of sentiments, ideas, and emotions.

Sometimes, we have to make huge sacrifices for our loved ones.

At the film's climax, Michelle must make a very tough choice that would mean making the ultimate sacrifice for Christopher. She must make this decision for his welfare, even though it is incredibly depressing and heartbreaking.

In actuality, there are instances when the most significant acts of support for our friends or family members are those that may bring us a tremendous deal of personal suffering. However, that is the reality of life: you must give up something for the sake of another person. recognizing that, even though it may be the reverse for you, it will benefit others.

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