Mang Inasal ignites October with Ihaw Fest 2025

by Info @Brand Zone | October 4, 2025

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, is heating up October with Ihaw Fest 2025, its biggest annual promo running nationwide from October 1 to 31.

Carrying the theme “Ihaw Fest: Ihaw-Sarap, Unli-Saya Deals,” (Grill Fest: Deliciously Grilled, Unlimited Fun Deals) the campaign gives customers sulit (worth it) treats all month long. From October 1 to 15, those who buy two Chicken Inasal Large Value Meals of the same variant get a free Extra Creamy Halo-Halo Small. Meanwhile, from October 16 to 31, every Family Fiesta Bundle order will also come with two free Palabok Solo.

“Our Ihaw Fest is about giving consumers more reasons to get together and enjoy their Mang Inasal moments,” said Mang Inasal marketing head Mari Aldecoa. “Whether it’s a quick lunch with officemates, a fun dine-in with friends, or a Family Fiesta at home, we hope that every time people enjoy their Ihaw-Sarap favorites, they also feel the Unli-Saya of being with loved ones, because at the end of the day, what really stays with us are the happy moments we share at the table.”

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Customers can enjoy Ihaw Fest deals through dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, or delivery, making the promo easy to access across the country. This October feast offers new ways to gather, share stories, and savor Mang Inasal’s well-loved flavors.

Mang Inasal, best known for its Chicken Inasal, Pork BBQ, Palabok, and Extra Creamy Halo-Halo, has continued to strengthen its position in the quick service restaurant industry. In the 2025 Brand Finance report, the company was named the Strongest QSR Brand in the Philippines and ranked 7^th among the country’s strongest brands overall, a recognition credited to its solid sales growth, high customer trust, and enduring brand loyalty.

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.ph for the latest news, https://order.manginasal.ph/ for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media for more Ihaw-Sarap and Unli-Saya updates!

Utang ng Pilipinas, bumaba nitong Agosto

by Info @Business News | October 2, 2025

Photo: Circulated

Bumaba sa P17.47 trilyon ang utang ng Pilipinas sa pagtatapos ng Agosto, ayon sa Bureau of Treasury.

Nabawasan ito ng P95.07 bilyon o nasa 0.5% kumpara sa P17.56 trilyon na naitala noong Hulyo.

Batay sa ulat, bunsod ito ng pagbabayad ng pamahalaan ng pinakamalaking bond na nagkakahalagang P516.34 bilyon, at paglakas ng halaga ng piso na nagreresulta sa p

Maynilad commissions Cupang WRF, upgrades facility for stricter environmental compliance

by Info @Brand Zone | October 1, 2025

Photo: The newly commissioned Cupang Water Reclamation Facility in Muntinlupa City has a treatment capacity of up to 46 million liters of wastewater per day. The facility is currently undergoing upgrades to comply with stricter environmental standards under DAO 2016-08, as amended by DAO 2021-19. Date of Release: September 29, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has officially commissioned its Cupang Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in Muntinlupa City, which is now treating wastewater from Barangays Alabang, Cupang, and Bayanan.

Located in Brgy. Cupang, the facility has a treatment capacity of 46 million liters per day (MLD), supporting Maynilad’s long-term strategy to expand sewerage coverage and protect local waterways by removing harmful pollutants from wastewater prior to safe discharge.

To ensure full alignment with evolving environmental regulations, Maynilad has also initiated the upgrading of the facility to comply with the stricter effluent standards set under Department Administrative Order (DAO) 2016-08, as amended by DAO 2021-19 of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). These standards prescribe limits on key wastewater parameters to safeguard public health and the environment.

“We are not only expanding our wastewater treatment capacity—we’re also future-proofing our facilities to comply with the latest environmental standards,” said Maynilad President and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez. “These investments reflect our commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance as our communities continue to grow.”

The upgrade reflects Maynilad’s proactive approach to building resilient and sustainable infrastructure. The company has kept the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) informed throughout the process. While DAO compliance was not part of the facility’s original scope, it is now being integrated to ensure long-term regulatory alignment.

The Cupang WRF is one of two major wastewater treatment facilities recently completed in Muntinlupa. Along with the nearby Tunasan WRF, it significantly increases the city’s sewerage treatment capacity, contributing to Maynilad’s broader mission of improving sanitation conditions and promoting environmental protection across the West Zone.

Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines in terms of customer base. It is a concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila (certain portions), Quezon City (certain portions), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province.