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From local icons to neighborhood favorites, foodpanda brings Sinulog flavors closer to home

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As Sinulog season approaches, Cebu comes alive with vibrant celebrations, and food remains at the heart of the festivities. To make enjoying local flavors easier amid the busy season, foodpanda brings Cebuano favorites closer to home through exclusive Sinulog deals and wide access to beloved restaurants across the city. From January 15 to 21, foodpanda offers Sinulog-exclusive promos, including free delivery and up to 50% off for new users, plus discounts for Pro users. These deals allow locals and visitors to enjoy iconic Cebuano dishes without the hassle of long lines or crowded streets. Cebu’s culinary pride takes center stage with well-loved names such as Cebu’s Tasty Lechon, Sunburst Fried Chicken, Orange Brutus, Hukad, and Dimsum Break. The platform also highlights neighborhood favorites and street food staples like Barangay Tisa’s siomai, affordable comfort food from Alberto’s Pizza, and sweet treats from Ally Mango. Café favorites such as Abaca Baking Company and Good Habits ad...

WORLD-CLASS FESTIVAL WELCOME AT MANDANI BAY’S BALIKBAYAN NIGHT

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A world-class festival welcome was rolled out for overseas Filipinos, resident Cebuanos and domestic and foreign tourists at Mandani Bay’s Balikbayan Night 2026. Now a cherished tradition excitedly anticipated during the Fiesta Señor/Sinulog season, the event is a meaningful homecoming that honors the enduring bond between Cebu and the global community of balikbayans. This year’s Balikbayan Night is made special by its debut at The Boardwalk at Mandani Bay, the community’s expansive 500-meter waterfront boulevard that now hosts crowd-puller restaurant and food brands. The Boardwalk made the ideal venue for Balikbayan Night, offering the cool breeze blowing in from the Mactan Channel and a sense of ample space in its architectural design. Balikbayan Night anchors Sinulog By the Bay, which includes the popular Fluvial Parade Viewing at The Boardwalk which, this year, will be on Saturday, January 17. The fluvial parade event also features a cultural show and community interaction at The B...

foodpanda Brings Holiday Warmth to Cebu Through “We Gotchu” Christmas PANDAriwang Initiative

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Foodpanda wrapped the holiday season in warmth and compassion as they brought Pasko Na, We Gotchu: Christmas PANDAriwang to Cebu—an outreach initiative dedicated to uplifting patients, medical frontliners, and local hospital staff through simple acts of kindness. Bringing Comfort to Patients and Frontliners Cebu City Medical Center, a public hospital greatly affected by recent calamities, became the heart of this year’s celebration. Foodpanda volunteers visited multiple wards to distribute fruit baskets , while partner riders delivered hundreds of ready-to-eat meals to patients, doctors, nurses, and security personnel—giving them a well-deserved boost during the busy holiday season. A Surprise Visit From Pau-Pau To brighten the day of children and young patients, foodpanda prepared special plushie gifts , sparking smiles and excitement. Pau-Pau, foodpanda’s beloved mascot, joined the room-to-room visits, spreading joy and bringing a festive atmosphere that lifted the spirits of pa...

EastWest x foodpanda x Visa Just Launched the Ultimate Foodie Credit Card — Here’s Why You’ll Want It

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If you’re the type who lives on coffee runs, weekend takeout, or spontaneous cravings (same here!), there’s a new credit card made exactly for us. EastWest, foodpanda, and Visa have teamed up to create the EastWest foodpanda Visa Credit Card—the first foodie-focused, lifestyle-first card in the Philippines.   What makes it exciting? Instant rewards. Weekly cashback. Zero complications. Here’s what stood out: 💖 10% Cashback on foodpanda Orders Earn up to ₱400 monthly—and even after reaching the cap, you still get 3% cashback. Basically, your cravings start paying you back. 🌍 Cashback Everywhere - 1% cashback for overseas purchases - 0.3% cashback for all other local spends - Up to ₱1,000 monthly total cashback   ⚡ Weekly Cashback to pandapay This is the game-changer. Instead of waiting months, your cashback goes straight to your pandapay wallet every week, ready to use for your next order.   🎁 Extra perks - No annual fee for the first yea...

THE SHOPS AT MANDANI BAY LAUNCHED Crowd-drawing Christmas Village by the Bay showcases fascinating tenant mix

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The Shops at Mandani Bay, the region’s most-awaited dining and retail hub has been officially unveiled, against the backdrop of the glittery Christmas Village by the Bay. Christmas Village by the Bay calls Cebu to celebrate with décor inspired by native parols, carols and the loaded Noche Buena! Now open at The Shops at Mandani Bay: o Watsons o Metro Corner o Dharana Wellness o Chill Laundry o Etta’s o LK Bakery o Red House Taiwan Shabu Shabu o Acacia Steakhouse o Chankonabe o Potato Corner o Belgian Waffle o Thirsty o Chaboba The Shops at Mandani Bay and the Christmas Village by the Bay rolled out at the traditional Christmas by the Bay, which included the ceremonial turnover of to Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano Mandani Bay’s P500,000 donation for the city’s Typhoon Tino relief efforts.  Mandani Bay Project Advisor Jeffrey Lun, expressing that Mandani Bay’s lifestyle spaces have been created for everyone – not just residents – said, “We look for...

SM Seaside City Cebu Unwraps “The Grand Gift of Christmas”

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Magical chapters unfold across SM Supermalls in the Visayas with Unwrapping Magical Christmas Tales  SM Seaside City Cebu opened the season of wonder for SM Supermalls in the Visayas with the much-awaited unveiling of its dazzling holiday centerpiece on October 22, 2025, at the Mountain Wing Atrium. Aligned with the region’s shared Christmas story, Unwrapping Magical Christmas Tales, SM Seaside City Cebu’s unique concept, The Grand Gift of Christmas, brings this vision to life through a spectacular 40-foot Christmas tree designed as a grand present wrapped in an elegant red ribbon that opens to reveal an enchanted holiday book.  Guests and spectators joined the launch as the Mountain Wing Atrium transformed into a living storybook, marking the beginning of a truly enchanting holiday season for all. More than a visual spectacle, The Grand Gift of Christmas lives on through shared experiences and festive activities across SM Seaside City Cebu that embody the joy, togetherness, a...

Kick Off the Holiday Shopping Season with Big Deals and Festive Fun at SM Seaside on October 17, 18, and 19! 

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  Shoppers are in for an exciting weekend as SM Seaside City Cebu rolls out its 3-Day Sale from October 17 to 19, 2025, featuring unbeatable deals, exclusive perks, and festive attractions.  Adding to the thrill of the sale weekend is the 3-Day Sale Fun Fair, turning SM Seaside into a festive playground of games, surprises, and holiday fun for everyone. Guests can test their luck at Shop, Spin & Win, uncover surprises through What’s in the Bag? by The SM Store, or pop a Balloon of Surprises at scheduled times throughout the day — all happening at the Mountain Wing Atrium. Shoppers can also meet the ever-jolly Mrs. Claus for cheerful photo moments and catch the Mascot Parade as it spreads festive cheer around the mall.  Beyond the fun and games, shoppers can also enjoy exceptional discounts across a wide selection of items — from home improvements and gift options to travel must-haves and food favorites. Explore exclusive deals and featured brands by visiting the ...