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FEIHE International Philippines Supports Nutrition Education at Lutong NutriBiz Competition 2026

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 11, 2026 · Leave a Comment

In celebration of Nutrition Month, dairy company FEIHE International Philippines joined the Lutong NutriBiz Competition 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting nutrition education and supporting healthier communities. Organized by the City Government of Tagum in partnership with the Tagum City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., the event brought together approximately hundreds of students, canteen operators, parents, and community members to celebrate healthy food innovation and nutrition. As part of its participation, FEIHE engaged attendees through educational and interactive activities designed to promote informed nutrition choices. Event participants also had the opportunity to experience FEIHE products firsthand through product demonstrations and sampling activities, allowing them to appreciate the brand’s quality and product attributes. The event also served as an opportunity for FEIHE to connect with the local community and reinforce its mission of delivering high-quality nutrition to Filipino families. “Nutrition is the foundation of a healthy, productive, and resilient community. […]

GMarket goes digital with foodpanda Shops

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 1, 2026 · Leave a Comment

For nearly three decades, Gaisano Market (GMarket) has been part of everyday life for many Dabawenyos. Now, the homegrown supermarket is expanding beyond its physical stores as it joins foodpanda Shops, giving customers another way to shop for groceries and household essentials. The launch marks GMarket’s first entry into app-based grocery delivery, combining the retailer’s long-standing presence in Davao with foodpanda’s technology and delivery network. As online grocery shopping becomes part of more Filipinos’ everyday routines, the collaboration offers Davaoeños another convenient way to shop. “Davao is a thriving hub for digital adoption, and bringing a trusted household name like GMarket onto foodpanda Shops is a game-changer for local shoppers,” said Joseph Wijesekera, Director of Q-Commerce at foodpanda Philippines. “We aren’t just delivering groceries—we’re making everyday living simpler and more affordable by connecting Davaoeños to the local brands they’ve relied on for generations.” Echoing this commitment to serving local families, […]

FEIHE Introduces Halal-Certified Fresh Milk Formula, A Game-Changing Offering for Zamboanga Families

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 24, 2026

For many Filipinos, halal goes beyond religious observance. It reflects values of care, responsibility, and trust — principles that increasingly guide everyday food choices. In culturally diverse cities like Zamboanga, halal-certified products are valued not only by Muslim families, but also by non-Muslim consumers who regard the certification with quality, safety, and transparency. In light of the growing appeal for halal standards, AceKid Activegro and Optigrow, a children’s nutrition brand under the FEIHE Group, has introduced its Halal-certified AceKid Activegro and Optigrow milk formulas in Zamboanga for children three years and above. The launch expands access to children’s nutrition products that meet strict halal requirements while delivering fresh milk-based nutrition. “FEIHE’s mission is to ensure that every child can enjoy fresh, natural, and safe nutrition,” said Leo Wang, General Manager, FEIHE Philippines Company. “With our Halal-certified AceKid Activegro and Optigrow, we want to give families in Zamboanga a choice they […]

Mega Sardines 6th National Sardines Month reaches Filipinos in Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 10, 2024

Mega Sardines, one of the top brands of Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), kicked off this year’s National Sardines Month with a heartfelt initiative to assist communities affected by Typhoon Kristine. The effort, which included the distribution of hot meals to hardest-hit barangays, had reached over 1,500 individuals across various areas in Albay. The National Sardines Month celebration continued its journey across the Philippines, this time bringing the Mega Sardinasaya to Davao City last November 17. Davaoeños gathered to celebrate sardines as a beloved, nutritious staple for Filipino families. As the #1 sardines brand in the country, Mega Sardines underscored its dedication to providing accessible, high-quality food. The event was hosted by popular content creators and local personalities Bite King and Kuya S, who added excitement and fun to the celebration. “The Davao leg of Mega National Sardines Month showcases the vibrant spirit of togetherness that Mega Sardines values deeply,” […]

No Sweat Summer with a Tap: Grab Enhances the Davaoeños Hot Season Experience

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 10, 2024

As the King City of the South combats the intense Summer heat, Grab underscores how it enables every Davaoeño to beat the scorching weather This year’s Summer season is quite literally one for the books, setting new highs in the Philippines’s heat index history. Davao City alone averages 40°C by the end of April, which pushes Davaoeños to face the sweltering heat as they go about both their regular and leisure activities during this hot season. As a dedicated partner of Filipinos in their everyday pursuits, Grab highlights how everyDavaoeño can rely on the leading superapp to create special summer memories sans the heat,sweat, and all the hassle that come with these. In a recent event at the Abreeza Mall in Davao City, Grab shared the top Summer coolers ordered by Davaoeños on GrabFood to cool down; and some sulit hacks they can adopt to escape the heat through the […]

Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition goes to Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 15, 2019

#SolaneKitchenHero Solane, the popular LPG solutions brand, is taking its grandest culinary competition to Mindanao as it kicks off a series of regional cook-offs for the Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition, the first-ever cooking contest that aims to discover the next big name in the culinary world. After going to 8 different regions in Luzon and Visayas, the nationwide culinary tilt will start off with the competition at the Robinsons Place in General Santos. This will be followed by competition legs in Davao and Cagayan De Oro. “Mindanao is home to some of the country’s culinary treasures and the most talented chefs in the country,” says Isla LPG Corp. CEO Ruben Domingo. “Through the Solane Kitchen Hero competition, we aim to recognize these chefs who are vital in bringing Filipino cuisine to the world stage. At the same time, we are on a quest to explore and highlight Filipino specialties that are […]