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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Vice, ipinaboboykot ng mga DDS… HEART, KINUHA NG FAST FOOD CHAIN BILANG BAGONG ENDORSER

ni Nitz Miralles @Bida | August 17, 2025

Image: Heart Evangelista - IG

Napanood namin ang reels video ng pagsugod ng mga fans ni Vice Ganda sa isang branch ng McDo para raw suportahan ang Unkabogable Star na ipinanawagan ng mga DDS (fans ni ex-Pres. Rodrigo Duterte) na i-boycott ang mga ine-endorse niyang products. 

Isa ang fast food chain sa mga ine-endorse ni Vice, kaya kabilang ito sa ipinapa-boycott ng mga nagalit sa kanya dahil sa joke niya patungkol kay former President Duterte.

Sa nasabing reels, pati mga customers ay nagulat sa pagpasok ng masayang grupo at binanggit na kaya sila nasa McDo ay bilang suporta kay Vice. 

Hindi man sinabi, parang pantapat nila sa panawagang boycott sa kanilang idol ang pagda-dine-in sa fast food chain.

Hindi kami magugulat kung mangyari sa ibang branch ng fast food chain ang pagsugod ng mga fans ni Vice para siya’y suportahan. 

Sey nila, sila ay may patunay na sinusuportahan nila si Vice, samantalang ang nanawagan ng boycott, sa online lang daw active.

And speaking of McDo, ini-launch last Friday si Heart Evangelista bilang bagong endorser. Nag-post ito ng photos niya na nasa loob ng store at nasa harap ang Chicken McDo at french fries.

Sabi ni Heart, “Another dream come true. Little Heart, this one’s for you. I can’t even put into words how much love and gratitude I feel right now. @mcdo_ph, thank you for all the love you’ve given me, I can’t wait to share that with everyone. The best dreams are the ones we get to pay forward.”

Kaya kung may magbo-boycott man sa McDo, may kapalit agad dahil susuportahan ng mga fans ni Heart ang bago niyang endorsement.

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HINDI lang aarte si Kyle Echarri sa 100 Awit Para Kay Stella (100 APKS), kakanta rin siya sa movie nila nina Bela Padilla at JC Santos. Kasama rin siya sa OST (official soundtrack) ng movie.

Hindi lang isa kundi 3 ang songs ni Kyle sa OST at ibig sabihin, hindi lang ang pagiging actor niya ang mapapanood, pati na rin ang pagiging singer.

Si Kyle ang kumanta ng Lipstick na Itim, Nakupo at Iisang Daan na duet nila ni Rob Deniel. Si Rob naman ang kumanta ng iba pang songs sa OST na pawang magaganda, gaya ng Simoy.

Kasama rin si Kyle sa poster ng movie at silang 3 lang nina JC at Bela ang nakalagay at malalaman na malaki talaga ang role niya sa pelikula ni Direk Jason Paul Laxamana.

Grateful si Kyle na mapasama sa nabanggit na pelikula at makatrabaho sina Bela at JC na pareho raw magaling at propesyonal. Nagpasalamat din siya sa warm welcome ng dalawa at iba pang cast, hindi na siya nag-adjust at nagtrabaho na lang at sabi nga nito, he did his best na magampanan ang role at karakter ni Clyde.

Nahiya pang ikinuwento ni Kyle na nagulat siya nang malamang kasama siya sa 100 APKS and the fact na he was handpicked. Hindi na siya dumaan sa audition, siya na agad si Clyde.

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Anak, may puwesto na rin sa Senado… 

SHARON, PROUD NA PROUD KAY FRANKIE

NAGSIMULA na si Frankie Pangilinan sa kanyang trabaho bilang Chairperson of the Committee On Youth of the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc.. 

Ipinost nito ang photos after ng oath-taking niya kay Senate President Chiz Escudero at kasama rin sa oath-taking niya ang ibang appointees at naroon nga si Ciara Sotto.

Kasama rin sa photo si Heart Evangelista na president ng Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc.. 

Well, ang gaganda ng comment kay Frankie at marami ang nag-congratulate sa kanya. Bagay daw sa kanya ang designation dahil matalino siya. May nag-comment pa nga na baka si Frankie ang magmana sa pagiging pulitiko ng ama niyang si Sen. Kiko Pangilinan.

Kabilang sa mga nag-congratulate kay Frankie si Judy Ann Santos na ang sabi, “Proud of you, baby.” Nag-congratulate rin sa kanya sina Jackie Lou Blanco, Bianca Gonzalez, at marami pang iba.

Of course, ang pinaka-proud sa lahat ay ang kanyang ina, si Megastar Sharon Cuneta na ang caption sa ipinost niyang photo ng anak ay “So proud of my baby girl!!!” 

Iyon lang ang sinabi nito pero ramdam pa rin ang tuwa sa puso nito sa ipinost na mga heart emojis.

DOST-CAR Showcased Science, Technology, and Innovation Milestones in Baguio City and Benguet

by Info / Nelson Santos @Technology | August 15, 2025

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As part of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration in the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Department of Science and Technology – CAR (DOST-CAR) spearheaded a series of major events on August 8, 2025, held in both Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet. The activities were led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., together with DOST executives, regional stakeholders, and media partners.

The day began with an STI Site Visit to Northland Food Products in Baguio City, an adopter of the DOST-FNRI Enhanced Nutribun Technology. The company, assisted by DOST-CAR in 2021 through PSTO-Benguet, launched its "Good Baker" brand featuring squash, carrot, and sweet potato variants of the e-Nutribun. In 2025, it introduced Nutribunnet and Nutricookies, using FNRI’s latest product enhancements. Secretary Solidum lauded the enterprise for supporting the fight against hunger and malnutrition through food innovation.

Following the site visit, DOST-CAR officially launched the DOST-PSTO Baguio-Benguet Innovation Hub (iHUB), strategically located along Governor Pack Road. The iHUB was envisioned as a collaborative space for MSMEs, startups, and academic researchers to access technical support, resources, and S&T-based solutions. Secretary Solidum emphasized the hub’s role in advancing innovation ecosystems and promoting a stronger S&T presence in the region.

A significant highlight of the day was the unveiling of the plaque for the Artificial Groundwater Recharge Facility (AGRF) at the Athletic Bowl in Burnham Park, Baguio City, led by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong. Another AGRF site is situated at the Strawberry Farm in Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet, attended by DOST delegates and La Trinidad, Benguet representatives led by its City Mayor, Hon. Roderick C. Awingan. The AGRF is a climate-resilient, science-based solution to recurring challenges in water scarcity, flooding, and extreme weather. It works by injecting clean rainwater into aquifers through recharge wells during the rainy season, boosting groundwater infiltration and storage. This reduces flood risks, minimizes damage to agriculture and infrastructure, and helps secure a steady year-round water supply. The pilot initiative was funded by the DOST, implemented by ERDB–WWRRDEC under the DOST NICER Program, and is monitored by DOST–PCIEERD.

Capping the day’s lineup of activities, DOST inaugurated the Advanced Manufacturing Center – Cordillera (AMCEN-CAR) at Benguet State University. This marked the first AMCEN in the Cordillera and the fifth in the country, providing local industries and institutions with access to equipment, expertise, and research in advanced manufacturing. The launch demonstrated DOST’s commitment to strengthening regional industrial competitiveness through cutting-edge science and technology.

Through these back-to-back events, DOST-CAR showcased how S&T investments and partnerships are creating tangible impacts across sectors. As host of RSTW 2025, the regional office reaffirmed its mission to bridge innovation and inclusive development for the people of the Cordilleras. (Nelson Santos)