Cabalen Group marks 39 years of shared moments with more reasons to gather this September

by Info @Brand Zone | September 2, 2025

For nearly four decades, The Cabalen Group has been part of countless celebrations — from intimate family dinners to grand reunions — embodying the enduring spirit of togetherness in Filipino culture.

Fresh from the heartfelt success of its 39th Anniversary celebration in August with CSR campaign Piso Para Sa Kabataan, The Cabalen Group continues the festivities this September under the unifying theme “Sarap ng Salu-Salo” — a tribute to the joy of gathering, the timeless bonds built through the years, and the Filipino tradition that the best memories are made over shared meals.

Sarap ng Salu-Salo unites all Cabalen brands under one vision: to make every table a place for stories, laughter, and lasting memories. For nearly four decades, The Cabalen Group has been part of countless celebrations — from intimate family dinners to grand reunions — embodying the enduring spirit of togetherness in Filipino culture.

Through the Years Photo Contest Guests can join the Through the Years Photo Contest by sharing their most memorable Cabalen Group photo, the story behind it, and the people they’d love to enjoy their next salu-salo with. Winning entries will be featured on the brands’ social media pages, making their cherished memories part of Cabalen’s 39-year story.

September Specials to Share

• Cabalen Unlimited Filipino Buffet showcases a feast of signature and regional favorites, plus a live Lechon Carving station. Anniversary Promo: ₱399 Unlimited Buffet for the first 39 guests from September 1 to 4. Group Deal: 4+1 Free Unlimited Buffet plus a limited-edition Cabalen Book of history and recipes.

• Mangan Restaurant offers New Barkada Boodle Pan packed with Kapampangan favorites for sharing for only ₱1,258.

• Soi Thai introduces Fiery Thai Steak marinated in bold umami flavors, served with a zesty-spicy dipping sauce.

• Tsurumaru Udon X Tempura – Anniversary Deal: Japan’s original Wakame udon noodles for P99 only. Share your best slurp moment and tag @TsurumaruPH for a chance to win. #SlurpAndShare

A Celebration with a CauseThe festivities also carry deeper meaning through the ongoing Piso Para sa Kabataan CSR campaign, running until month-end. Every diner’s visit helps fund hot meals and school supplies for children — turning each salu-salo into a shared act of kindness.

“Our 39th year is more than a celebration — it’s about the relationships we’ve built, the milestones we’ve shared, and the communities we’ve served,” said Maritel O. Nievera, President and CEO of The Cabalen Group. “Through Sarap ng Salu-Salo, we unite all our brands under one vision: bringing people together. Through Piso Para sa Kabataan, we extend that togetherness beyond our tables.”

The Cabalen Group’s portfolio includes Cabalen, Mangan Restaurant, Tsurumaru Udon X Tempura, Soi Thai, Suki-Ya Unlimited Shabu-Shabu, BKK Express, Cerveseria, Cusina Estela, Casa Cabalen Premium Buffet and Events Place and P. To Go — each offering its own unique way to make every gathering memorable.

About The Cabalen Group

For decades, The Cabalen Group has been uniting families and friends through the joy of good food and meaningful salu-salo. Its F&B lifestyle brands — Cabalen, Mangan Restaurant, Tsurumaru Udon x Tempura, Soi Thai, Suki-Ya Unlimited Shabu-Shabu, BKK Express and Cerveseria — offer authentic Filipino feasts and flavorful Asian specialties, while its catering and events brands — Cusina Estela and Casa Cabalen Premium Buffet and Events Place — create unforgettable celebrations. Completing its portfolio is P. To Go, with ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook Filipino favorites. Guided by its values, the Group believes that the heart of every gathering is the connections and kindness shared. Through its CSR arm, Cabalen Para Sa Kabataan Foundation, Inc., it extends this spirit by uplifting children and families in need, proving every meal can spark hope.

To learn more, visit www.cabalen.com.ph 

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Pag-IBIG Fund Launches Super Sale, Offers Up to 40% Discount on Acquired Assets

by Info @Brand Zone | August 26, 2025

The Super Sale is open to all buyers, whether Pag-IBIG Fund members or non-members, including current occupants of foreclosed units. Eligible Pag-IBIG members, particularly minimum- and low-wage earners and Overseas Filipino Worker

Pag-IBIG Fund has launched its Acquired Assets Super Sale, offering more than 30,000 foreclosed properties at significantly reduced prices. The Super Sale is part of the agency’s initiatives under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program and aims to expand access to ready-for-occupancy homes for Filipino workers.

The promo offers up to 40% discounts on occupied units and up to 35% on unoccupied units, creating more affordable homeownership opportunities for Filipino workers. It also allows current occupants of foreclosed properties to legitimize ownership at a lower cost. The limited-time offer runs from Aug. 25 to Dec. 14, 2025.

“I commend Pag-IBIG Fund for once again heeding the call to provide additional, practical options for Filipino workers to achieve homeownership at a lower cost,” said Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling, who chairs the 11-member Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees. “Through this Acquired Assets Super Sale initiative, Pag-IBIG Fund is able to offer more home options by integrating foreclosed properties into the Expanded 4PH housing pipeline, thereby expanding access to affordable, ready-for-occupancy homes. This effort reflects, once again, our commitment to the national housing agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. under a Bagong Pilipinas.”

Pag-IBIG Fund already offers its acquired assets under discounted terms, but through this special promo, discounts have been increased across all payment modes. Occupied properties now receive an additional 10% discount, while unoccupied units enjoy an extra 5%.

For example, for occupied properties under negotiated sale, cash purchases now receive 40% off, up from 30%. Short-term installment payments come with 30% discounts, up from 20%, while purchases through Pag-IBIG housing loans are now offered at a 20% discount, double the previous 10%.

Unoccupied properties have also become more affordable, with discounts raised to 35% for cash buyers, 25% for short-term installment buyers, and 15% for those using Pag-IBIG housing loans.

The Super Sale is open to all buyers, whether Pag-IBIG Fund members or non-members, including current occupants of foreclosed units. Eligible Pag-IBIG members, particularly minimum- and low-wage earners and Overseas Filipino Workers, may also avail of the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan under the Expanded 4PH Program, which features a subsidized 3% interest rate for the first five years of the loan term. This makes it even more affordable to purchase acquired assets, provided the net selling price falls within the ₱850,000 ceiling for house-and-lot units and ₱1.8 million for condominium units.

Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta affirmed the agency’s commitment to its mandate of providing affordable home financing for members.

“By offering larger discounts through our Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets Super Sale, we are giving more Filipino workers even more opportunities to finally own a home,” Acosta said. “This is also the best time for current occupants of our foreclosed properties to settle with Pag-IBIG Fund and become legitimate homeowners. We will issue them with invitations to purchase or lease the property they currently occupy, so that they can legalize their tenure and finally gain peace of mind in having a home to call their own. And, if they are unable to purchase the property even with the discount we offer, they may still opt to lease the property for up to three years.”

To promote transparency and broaden participation, Pag-IBIG Fund has also launched its Centralized Online Public Auction platform, enabling interested buyers to browse, bid, and purchase properties entirely online.

“Just in time for the Super Sale, we have enhanced our auction system to make the process fully digital,” Acosta added. “Members can now browse property listings, submit bids, and complete purchases through a fast, transparent, and user-friendly platform. New batches of properties will be posted every week until December 14, giving more Filipino workers the chance to participate.”

Interested buyers may access the full list of properties and participation details through Pag-IBIG Fund’s online platform at www.pagibigfundservices.com/OnlinePublicAuction .

Maynilad offers desludging services this August

by Info @Brand Zone | August 26, 2025

Date of release: August 20, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this August in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, Manila, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Cavite Province at no extra cost.

Maynilad’s sanitation program is one of the company’s efforts to lessen pollution loading into Metro Manila’s river systems. “We ask our customers to avail of this service, as it will help to protect community health and the environment,” said Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Randolph T. Estrellado. 

Customers residing in Barangay 1, 4 to 18, 25 to 28, 30 to 46, 49 to 79, 167, 171, 172, 174 to 176, 180, 185, 187, and 188 in Caloocan; Brgy. Talon I, Talon III, Talon IV, Talon V, and Zapote in Las Piñas; Brgy. Concepcion, Dampalit, Flores, Hulong Duhat, Ibaba, Longos, Muzon, San Agustin, and Tañong in Malabon; Brgy. Malate, Paco, San Miguel, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Mesa, and Tondo in Manila; Brgy. San Jose, San Rafael, San Roque, and Sta. Clara in Pasay; Brgy. Merville, San Antonio, San Dionisio, San Isidro, Sto. Niño, and Sucat in Parañaque; Brgy. Apolonio Samson, Balingasa, Bungad, Damar, Damayan, Del Monte, Don Manuel, Doña Aurora, Doña Josefa, Katipunan, Maharlika, Mariblo, NS Amoranto, Pagibig sa Nayon, Paltok, Paraiso, Sienna, and Talayan in Quezon City; and Brgy. Canumay East, Isla, Karuhatan, Malanday, Palasan, Rincon, Tagalag, and Wawang Pulo in Valenzuela may avail of Maynilad’s desludging service. 

Moreover, some Maynilad customers in Cavite Province, particularly Brgy. Mambog I, Molino I, Molino III, Molino IV, Molino VI, Molino VII, Niog II, Niog III, Queens Row Central, and Queens Row East in Bacoor City; Brgy. Balsahan, Binakayan, Magdalo, Marulas, Panamitan, Poblacion, Pulvorista, Samala-Marquez, Sta. Isabela, Tabon II, Toclong, Tramo-Bantayan, and Wakas II in Kawit; Brgy. Anabu I-E, Anabu I-F, Anabu II-A, Anabu II-B, Anabu II-C, Anabu II-D, Anabu II-E, Bucandala II, Bucandala III, Bucandala V, Malagasang I-G, Malagasang II-D, Molino V, and Palico I in Imus City; Brgy. Magdiwang, Putol, Salcedo I, Salcedo II, San Antonio II, San Jose II, San Juan II, San Rafael II, San Rafael III, San Rafael IV, and Sta. Rosa I in Noveleta; and Brgy. Kaunlaran, Muzon II, Silangan I, and Silangan II in Rosario may avail of the company’s septic tank cleaning services at no extra cost. Septic tank cleaning service normally costs around Php 4,700 per truck.

Maynilad customers interested in availing of the company’s septic tank cleaning service may call the Maynilad Hotline 1626 to determine the requirements and procedures. Additional information is also available in the company’s website, www.mayniladwater.com.ph, and social media accounts (X: @maynilad, Facebook: /MayniladWater).

Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) in the Philippines in terms of customer base. Its service area includes the cities of Manila (all but portions of San Andres and Sta. Ana), Quezon City (west of San Juan River, West Avenue, EDSA, Congressional, Mindanao Avenue, the northern part starting from the Districts of Holy Spirit and Batasan Hills), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas, and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; and the cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, all in the province of Cavite.