Celebrate Love Month with Anko's thoughtful gift ideas and Valentine's workshops

Valentine’s Day may be circled once on the calendar, but love does not have to be limited to just one day. It shows up in shared meals, quiet check-ins, and the thoughtful home and lifestyle finds that allow Filipinos to show love every day to friends, family, and ourselves.

This Love Month, Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko is the one-stop shop for thoughtful gifts, offering affordable, stylish finds that make it easy to celebrate love in all its forms. Anko Club members can also join exclusive in-store workshops where they can bring friends, or make new ones, to create personalized keepsakes and handmade cards—making each gift feel more intentional.

For a date night with your significant other or friends

Are you planning a romantic date night with your special someone, or a late-night chikahan with friends? Keep it cozy and intentional with pieces that make everyday bonding moments feel like a special treat. Pour iced coffee or mocktails into the 6 Clear Manhattan Hiball Glasses (₱600), then serve your specialty on the Vine Platter (₱800) with snacks in the Vine Chip and Dip (₱800). Add personality to your table with the Mocha Stripe Tablecloth (₱750) and Mocha Napkins (₱220). For your Valentine’s Day flowers, place a stem or two in the Ceramic Mini Vases (₱350) to brighten your space. It is an easy mix you will keep reaching for long after Love Month.

Vine Chip and Dip (₱800), Mocha Stripe Tablecloth (₱750), 6 Clear Manhattan Hiball Glasses (₱600), Mocha Napkins (₱220), Ceramic Mini Vases (₱350), and Vine Platter (₱800) - Anko

For your stay-at-home and candle-loving bestie

Some gifts do not need a big speech, especially for the person who loves stylish but functional pieces that keep life organized and still look good on a shelf. Start with small “put-it-here” essentials like the Chrome Look Trinket Bowls (₱290), Stripe Ceramic Bowl (₱550), and the Glass Trinket Box (₱290), perfect for rings, keys, and everyday accessories. 

Add a candle (or two) to complete the gift—whether it’s the Happiness and Manifest Glass Candles (₱350), the Mediterranean Stripe Candles (₱550), or the playful Fruit Candles (₱550). More than just decor, these gifts serve as a thoughtful daily reminder to light a candle, slow down, and make loved ones’ everyday relaxation even more special. 

Chrome Look Trinket Bowls (₱290), Mediterranean Stripe Candles (₱550), Stripe Ceramic Bowl (₱550), Glass Trinket Box (₱290), Happiness Glass Candle (₱350), and Fruit Cherry Candle (₱550) - Anko

For those who love their coffee and matcha

For the person whose day revolves around a morning cup or an afternoon matcha break, lean into the ritual. Choose a mug that matches their vibe, whether it is strawberry, mixed fruit, cherry, or flower designs (₱200).

The mugs go perfectly with the Wave Edge Tray (₱550) or Textured Edge Tray (₱660), which keep sugar packets, teaspoons, and sachets in one neat spot. Little touches like this can turn someone’s everyday coffee or matcha breaks into a chance to slow down and rest. 

Wave Edge Tray (₱550), Flower Mug (₱200), Textured Edge Tray (₱660), Cherry Mug (₱200), Mixed Fruit Mug (₱200), and Strawberry Mug (₱200) - Anko

For the home chef whose love language is food

For loved ones who find sanctuary in their home kitchens, make their everyday food moments brighter by turning meal prep into a fun ritual. The Mini Fry Pan and Mini Milk Pan (₱390) are perfect for cooking up a nice meal after a long day, while the Non-Stick Cookie and Pizza Tray (₱180) and Mini Springform Cake Pan (₱180) are ideal for those who prefer to indulge in baking.

For the chef who believes presentation is key, the Palm Corkback or Blue Weave Ruffle Placemat (₱150) ensures their meals are not only delicious but also presented aesthetically. 

Mini Fry Pan (₱390), Non-Stick Cookie Tray (₱180), Mini Milk Pan (₱390), Palm Corkback Placemat (₱150), Mini Springform Cake Pan (₱180), Rectangular Slice Tray (₱180) - Anko

For spoiling yourself, because you deserve it, too

Put together a small reset kit you will actually use, never forgetting to give yourself love every day, too. For on-the-go touch-ups, clip on a Keychain Lip Balm (₱170) in cherry or donut, and keep your daily essentials within reach with a Cosmetics Makeup Bag (₱260). For a cozier wind-down, use a Berry Scented Bath Fizzer (₱130) for your night shower, wrap up in a Cotton Bath Towel (₱490), then end the day with the Eye Mask Star Smily Face (₱190) for a better sleep.

Green Cosmetics Makeup Bag (₱260), Purple Cosmetics Makeup Bag (₱260), Eye Mask Star Smily Face (₱190), Berry Scented Bath Fizzer (₱130), Cotton Bath Towel (₱490), and Cherry Keychain Lip Balm (₱170)

For the playful and creative kiddos 

Because the sweetest gifts are the ones they helped make, make the little ones’ days brighter by encouraging their inner artist. Support their creativity with the Valentine’s Bear in a Flower Dome (₱690) or by exploring Anko’s Play and Create and Arts and Crafts aisles to spark their creativity.

Treat your kids to a creative afternoon at Anko Club’s Valentine’s Card Making Workshop. Every weekend this February (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM), young artists can craft heartfelt cards for friends, parents, and grandparents at Anko’s Glorietta, TriNoma, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, and Ayala Malls Feliz branches.

For besties looking for a bonding moment on Valentine’s Day

Alongside the Valentine’s Card Making Workshop for kids, Anko Club members are invited to an exclusive Galentine’s Workshop at Anko TriNoma on February 14. Members can join the session kicking off at 4:00 PM, featuring a Make Your Own Galentine’s Card activity in collaboration with the Weekend Watercolor Circle, plus a special Arrange Your Own Bouquet session. To make the day even sweeter, Anko Club members who will shop at Anko Trinoma between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM and reach a minimum spend of ₱500 can enjoy our free candle calligraphy to personalize their favorite Anko candles.

To join these exclusive workshops and discover more thoughtful gifts all year round, download the Anko app and sign up for the Anko Club at anko.com/anko-club. Follow @anko_philippines on Instagram and TikTok for updates on workshop schedules and more thoughtful ways to make everyday living brighter.

Everyday Italian Flavors Reimagined at Solaire Resort North’s Finestra

Your cravings for Italian flavors are ready to be satiated in the best way with Finestra’s refreshed selections at Solaire Resort North. Offering up Italian classics made better with a balance of warmth and sophistication, Finestra’s redesigned menu is crafted for comforting and versatile meals perfect for everyday dining with a finessed approach.

Whether for lunch or dinner, familiar and beloved Italian dishes are served renewed at Finestra for all to enjoy no matter the occasion. Friends and loved ones can share plates of pastas and succulent steaks over intimate dinners, while indulgent feasts await families with a wide selection of dishes for appetizers all the way to desserts perfect for each person at the table.

Elevated Italian meals bring out a newfound zeal for Finestra signatures like the Lasagna made with USDA beef ragout and bechamel, the mushroom soup for a lighter alternative, or even a hearty Australian Wagyu Carrara M9 rib eye. Finestra’s culinary team led by Chef De Cuisine Joel Manchia also serve up rich additions to the menu perfect for solo or group dining such as an all-new artisanal orecchiette topped with king prawns and broccoli, and even a savory aubergine parmigiana with confit garlic and semi-dried tomatoes.

Evenings can be extended with an expanded bar menu offering light bites and refreshing platters to have alongside a beverage of your choice. A delectable blend of signature and modern cocktails reintroduces the bar selection with fresh options as the Spritz al Cacao for a light drink, while classics such as the Il Bianco and Garibaldi al Pompelmo offer a more balanced or spirit-forward taste to accompany the surrounding view of the enduring beauty of the Sierra Madre mountain ranges amidst the Quezon City horizon.

Reimagined Italian favorites and bar bites take on a new meaning for the new year. Visit the heart of Quezon City and indulge in a new retelling of timeless dishes only at Finestra at Solaire Resort North.

Be one of the firsts to discover a new side to Italian dining at Finestra.  For reservations and inquiries, visit sn.solaireresort.com/dining/finestra, call +632 8888 8888 or email snrestaurantevents@solaireresort.com to book your table today. 

Celebrate Flavor and Fortune at The Manila Hotel’s Red Jade

This Chinese New Year, Red Jade at The Manila Hotel welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse with a dining experience that blends bold flavors, heritage, and modern culinary flair. From refined à la carte favorites to festive specialties crafted for the season, every meal unfolds as a celebration worth savoring.

Red Jade’s à la carte menu is a feast for the senses. Must-try dishes include Imperial Peking Duck, Lapu Lapu in Truffle Sauce, Scallops with Duck Liver in Foie Gras Sauce, and Shrimps with Almond Flakes. Dim Sum lovers can savor beloved classics such as Har Gao, Ham Sui Kok, Xiao Long Bao, and Pork and Shrimp Sio Mai. Just in time for the Lunar New Year, Red Jade also unveils new creations, including Sea Bass Dumpling, Deep Fried Suahe Beijing Style, Braised Sea Bass and Turnip Cake with Morel Mushroom in Black Truffle Sauce, and Glutinous Rice Roll with Red Bean Paste, among others.

No Chinese New Year celebration is complete without tikoy. Red Jade’s tikoy offerings, available in Red Bean and Almond flavors and priced at Php 1,288 per box, are perfect for gifting, sharing, or indulging in a sweet moment of tradition. Each bite symbolizes prosperity, harmony, and good fortune for the year ahead.

Vegetarian diners are equally well catered to with Red Jade’s Vegetarian Set Menu. Highlights include Vegetarian Peking Duck, Dong Pao Tofu, Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup, Mushroom Fortune Bao, and Chilled Coconut Jelly with Avocado, ensuring a refined and inclusive dining experience for all.

For intimate gatherings, Red Jade offers private dining rooms designed to provide an elegant yet welcoming ambiance. Accommodating groups of up to 30 guests, each room is ideal for festive get-togethers, business gatherings, and family milestones.

For inquiries and reservations, call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500, email restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com, or visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph. 

Lenovo Offers Up to ₱5,000 Pluxee Vouchers This Chinese New Year

Welcome the new year with smarter technology as Lenovo ushers in the season with its Lenovo Chinese New Year Promo 2026, offering exciting rewards for customers upgrading their devices. 

From February 1 to March 31, 2026, customers who purchase select Lenovo laptops and desktops can enjoy corresponding freebies, including Pluxee vouchers worth up to ₱5,000 or a Canon Pixma MG2570S multifunction printer, depending on the model purchased.

Upgrade for the New Year and Get Rewarded

Designed to help users start the year on a smarter note, the promo covers a wide range of Lenovo devices across the IdeaPad, Yoga, LOQ, and Legion series. Customers who purchase participating models are entitled to Pluxee gift cards ranging from ₱1,000 to ₱5,000, which will be sent via SMS upon successful redemption.

Meanwhile, customers purchasing select IdeaCentre desktops and AIO models will receive a Canon Pixma MG2570S multifunction printer, provided instantly upon purchase from participating authorized Lenovo resellers.

How to Redeem

To redeem the Pluxee voucher, customers must register at https://promotions.lenovo.com/ph/en and submit the following details:

• Full name (as indicated on a valid ID)

• Contact number

• Valid ID

• Proof of purchase (invoice name must match the valid ID)

• MTM of the device

• Serial number of the device

Once a redemption request is submitted, customers will receive an email within 7–14 business days confirming whether the request has been accepted, rejected, or requires further clarification. Successful redemptions will receive the Pluxee voucher via SMS within 7–14 business days.

Each customer may redeem the promo up to five (5) times and must complete redemption within 60 days after the promo period ends. Unclaimed freebies after this period will be forfeited.

Start the Year Smarter with Lenovo

With the Lenovo Chinese New Year Promo 2026, upgrading your tech becomes part of welcoming new possibilities for the year ahead. Whether for work, creativity, or play, Lenovo’s range of powerful devices helps you step into the new year smarter, better, and more inspired.

Promo runs from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
Terms and conditions apply.
Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-247119 Series of 2026.

 

How to prepare fast, nutritious, delicious breakfast

Know what meal of the day is the hardest to prepare?

Many Moms and homemakers say breakfast. The food preparation itself is quite simple since most breakfast fare needs only to be fried or heated up. But planning breakfast menus and serving up something new, delicious and nutritious everyday is the big challenge.

Feeling sleepy coupled with the pressure of meeting morning schedules can be overwhelming. Planning wholesome breakfast menus, doing the actual cooking and cleaning up afterwards can be such a hassle that some are pushed to go for junk food or skip breakfast all together.

That’s a big no-no, of course, because breakfast is the key to getting better physical and cognitive performance daily. A 2019 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology also showed that skipping breakfast is associated with an 87% risk of cardiovascular death. Eaters of high-quality, nutritious breakfasts meanwhile get long-term heart health and stave off obesity and diabetes.

What will make breakfast preparation easy? Having on hand a variety of easy to cook, protein-rich, delicious breakfast food is key. One of the challenges of preparing breakfast is serving up non-monotonous food for different days of the week. When there are different choices to serve up each day, this most important meal of the day becomes a joy for those who eat it and those who make it.

Bounty Fresh, one of the leading providers of fresh and processed poultry and meat products in the country, has launched a campaign that makes breakfast preparation fast, efficient and such a joy. A wide array of trusted Bounty Fresh food products that are tasty, nutritious and easy to prepare are now part of its “Basta Baon, Bounty Fresh” collection.

Two new products – Bounty Fresh Chicken Tocino and Bounty Fresh Chicken Tapa –are being launched with the campaign. Fresh pork tapa and tocino, breaded treats like torikatsu, chicken nuggets, chicken sticks and pre-marinated, easy-to-prepare chicken cut-ups that come in favorite chicken parts are part of the package.

The Bounty Fresh breakfast line also includes premium specialty eggs with specialized nutritional benefits. Eggs with organic Selenium (a powerful antioxidant that fights stress and defends the body from chronic conditions that can cause heart disease and cancer); Vitamin D (helps build bones, support immune health and keep muscles and brain cells working) and Omega 3 (essential fats that are good for the heart, brain, eyes and joints) together with Bounty Fresh Cage Free Specialty Eggs and Bounty Fresh Premium Eggs with fewer saturated fats and cholesterol -- emphasize the importance of making eggs the star of the breakfast table.

“These breakfast fare fuel the family for school, work, and daily activities, every day of the week,” says Stephanie Balois-Guerrero, Vice President – Head of Marketing of Bounty Plus Inc.

“It is the expression of Bounty Fresh’s desire to provide convenience for today’s busy households by giving homemakers a wide range of choices that are as easy to prepare as 1-2-3. From farm-fresh golden yolk eggs, chickens raised with no antibiotics ever; clean, fresh, tender meat products and breaded chicken favorites, these food choices make breakfast preparation simple without compromising taste or nutrition.”

“Whoever does the grocery shopping can just stack up on the breakfast treats, store them in the freezer, and pick out one breakfast surprise after another on different days of the week. Breakfast will never be boring, repetitive and hard to prepare ever again,” Balois-Guerrero added.

The Bounty Breakfast fare can be enjoyed at home or packed as baon for work, school or short trips too. 

PETA Announces “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It’s Live Sa Cheter!” opening June 2026

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) proudly announces the newest—and wildest—addition to the iconic “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank” universe. After two blockbuster films and one hit series, the franchise is finally leaping from screen to stage with its live theatrical installment, from June 19 to August 16, 2026, at the PETA Theater Center.

Bringing the beloved satire to an entirely new medium, PETA’s “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4” promises a chaotic, sharp-witted, and laugh-out-loud look at the world of Philippine theater-making. In true Septic Tank fashion, the show takes audiences behind the curtain—then tears it down—exposing the ego, ambition, absurdity, and beautiful mess that fuels the industry today.

The show’s official synopsis reads:

PETA unveils its newest satire, a theatrical adaptation of “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank,” as a chaotic, hilarious meta-comedy about ego, art, and the messy reality of making Philippine theater today. From macro to micro, from venue problems to ticket prices, from what the subject matter is to what’s on Broadway, from what we love to what we hate about theater, from the past, present, and future of our beloved art.

Returning to the role only she can play is the incomparable Eugene Domingo as herself, joined by everybody else in the theater world as themselves!

Serving as the franchise's boldest evolution, this stage adaptation embraces PETA’s signature approach: entertainment paired with razor-sharp cultural commentary. Expect a riotous experience that reflects the chaos of real-life theater-making while preserving the company’s teeth—its commitment to socially relevant, politically aware, and artistically daring storytelling.

As the home of smash-hit originals like “Rak of Aegis,” “Walang Aray,” and the musical adaptation of “One More Chance,” PETA is poised to deliver a production that’s as groundbreaking as the films that inspired it. Written by Chris Martinez and directed by Maribel Legarda, this installment is set to become as iconic as its predecessors, only bigger, bolder, and even more meta.

“Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4” is co‑presented by Metrobank, PETA’s official bank partner for 2026. Metrobank credit cardholders will have first access to tickets during a special presale when tickets launch in the first quarter of 2026.

Ticket waitlisters who sign up from December 2 to 7, 2025, via bit.ly/PETASepticTank4Waitlist will be next in line to purchase.

For more information about the show, follow PETA’s social media pages: @petatheater. For partnerships, contact Leloi Arcete at 0917-5765400 or email publicrelations@petatheater.com.