MANILA, Philippines – McDonald’s Philippines is bringing back the extra in snacking with exciting new flavors, introducing three new limited-time offers that customers can enjoy as solo for P59 or combo for P79 under McSavers Snack and Match.

Starting July 3, customers can Snack and Match their way to extra fun merienda moments with friends, co-workers, and family members with the new Choco Lava Puff, Poptato, and Taro Custard Pie. These snacks bring new and exciting flavorful combinations to the Filipino merienda experience.  

“For countless generations, the merienda has been the Pinoy way of not just having daily well-deserved breaks but also of bonding and connecting with others. Whether with classmates in school, with co-workers between meetings and tasks, or even with loved ones in between chores at home, merienda is our way to recharge before we continue our day. 

“We know how merienda is an important part of our day, spending it with our loved ones. With that in mind, we’re introducing these exciting new Snack and Match offerings” said Ada Almendras-Lazaro, McDonald’s Philippines’ Chief Marketing Officer. 

Extra flavor for an ‘extra’ merienda experience

The new Snack and Match items give more merienda choices to customers and fans. The Choco Lava Puff is a sweet indulgent puff pastry, filled with rich chocolate pie filling. The Poptato is a crispy-on-the-outside but soft-on-the-inside bite-sized twist to the McDonald’s World Famous Fries. Lastly, the Taro Custard Pie is a dual-filling fried pie, with a lightly crisped crust filled with the complimenting flavors of taro and custard. 

For as low as PhP59, you can enjoy any of the Snack and Match mains:

• NEW Choco Lava Puff

• NEW Medium Poptato

• Crispy Chicken Sandwich

• Cheesy Burger McDo

• McSpaghetti

• Regular World Famous Fries (Plain, McShaker BBQ or Cheese)

• Iced Coffee Original

For PHP 79, you can enjoy a snack combo by matching your main with any of these sides: 

• NEW Taro Custard Pie

• A&W McFloat 16oz

• Coke McFloat 16oz

• Coke McFloat with Hot Fudge 16oz

• Royal McFloat 16oz

• Soft drinks (Coke/Coke Zero, Sprite, Royal, A&W) 16oz

• Plain Sundae

“With all these offerings, we’re excited to see how everyone, especially our Gen Zs, would be playful and create different combinations with our Snack and Match items. We look forward to our customers also making their merienda and snacking time ‘extra’ with Snack and Match,” added Almendras-Lazaro.

McSavers Snack and Match is available via Front Counter, Take-Out, SOK, and Drive-Thru only. Choco Lava Puff, Poptato and the Taro Custard pie will also be available in other meal types via Front Counter, Take-Out, Self-Ordering Kiosks, Drive-Thru, McDelivery, and Third Party Aggregators.

For more information about McDonald’s Philippines, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph, McDo.ph on Meta, @mcdo_ph on Instagram, and @McDo_PH on X. 

(PCPPI turns over various learning equipment to Muntinlupa Business High School – Annex)

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) strengthened its support for public education through the donation of various learning equipment to Muntinlupa Business High School (MBHS) – Annex, in support of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela program. 

PCPPI turned over 25 student tables for the school’s computer room, four smart televisions, two projectors, and two white screens that will support more engaging and technology-enabled instruction across the school.

The turnover, held on June 5, 2026, was led by Joongmin Kim, PCPPI Chief Strategy Officer, together with Dr. Ada Trinidad Tagle, Public Schools District Supervisor of the DepEd Schools Division Office of Muntinlupa City; and Jinky Santos, Principal II, and Crispina Argana, Administrative Assistant I, both from MBHS-Annex.

PCPPI volunteers also joined the activity to help set up the donated student tables, demonstrating the company’s spirit of volunteerism and commitment to supporting the communities where it operates.

(PCPPI volunteers)

“At PCPPI, we believe that access to the right learning tools can help make classroom instruction more engaging, practical, and meaningful for both students and teachers,” said Kim.

“Through this donation, we hope to support MBHS-Annex by providing equipment that teachers can use to deliver lessons more effectively and that students can benefit from in their everyday learning,” he added.

The donation forms part of PCPPI’s continuing support for Brigada Eskwela and its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education by helping improve access to learning resources and creating a more conducive environment for learning.

Brigada Eskwela is DepEd’s annual school maintenance program that brings together government, private sector partners, community groups, and volunteers to help prepare public schools for the opening of classes.

PCPPI is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the Philippines, with products such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Sting, Tropicana, Lipton Iced Tea, Milkis, Chum Churum, Saero, and Premier. More information about PCPPI and its products is available via www.pepsiphilippines.com.

QCitizens access a range of health services during the “Iwas Dialysis, Ligtas Kidneys: Get CheCKD habang maaga pa!” program, including kidney health screening, risk assessment, patient counseling, and interactive learning activities. By bringing these services directly to the community, the initiative aims to strengthen awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD), support early detection efforts, and encourage QCitizens to take proactive steps toward better kidney health.

The Quezon City Government, in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc., officially launched the “Iwas Dialysis, Ligtas Kidneys: Get CheCKD habang maaga pa!” program on June 22, 2026, in celebration of National Kidney Month.

The citywide initiative aims to strengthen early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and improve kidney health awareness among QCitizens, particularly those at increased risk. Through community-based screening and education, the program encourages earlier health-seeking behavior and supports timely referral to appropriate care before complications arise.

In the Philippines, CKD remains a growing public health concern, with an estimated 13 million Filipinos, or 11.2% of the population, living with the condition, many of whom remain undiagnosed until later stages. Early detection is critical, as timely intervention can help slow disease progression and reduce the risk of serious complications.

“National Kidney Month reminds us that awareness must go hand in hand with access to screening and preventive care,” said Dr. Bin Wang, General Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc. “Through Iwas Dialysis, Ligtas Kidneys, we aim to empower QCitizens to better understand their kidney health and take timely action when needed.” 

In line with its commitment to bringing healthcare closer to communities, over 4,000 residents participated in kidney health screening, risk assessment, and patient counseling at Quezon City Hall.  Participants also engaged with interactive health education booths highlighting the connection between heart, kidney, and metabolic health, including conditions such as diabetes. 

To date, over 8,000 individuals have undergone kidney health screening and assessment through the program, with Quezon City accounting for nearly half of its total reach. The initiative has been implemented across 21 barangays, primarily in District 1, and recently expanded to District 2, with pilot screening in Barangay Payatas reaching over 200 residents. 

“Advancing sustainability means enabling individuals and communities to live healthier lives,” said Augusto Muench, Global Head of Sustainability, Boehringer Ingelheim. “When people are supported to prevent or better manage chronic conditions, they are better able to pursue opportunities, while healthcare systems are strengthened through a shift toward prevention and early intervention.”

The program also featured an educational session led by Dr. Anthony Russell Villanueva, nephrologist from National Kidney and Transplant Institute, who highlighted the link between kidney, heart, and metabolic health and emphasized the importance of early CKD detection in preventing serious complications.

Participants also heard from CJ Luis of Dialysis PH Support Group, Inc., who shared a personal journey with CKD, underscoring the importance of early screening, increased awareness, and timely access to care.

The program concluded with a symbolic activity involving representatives from the Quezon City local government, healthcare community, patient organizations, and Boehringer Ingelheim, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing CKD awareness, prevention, and early detection efforts at the community level.

Quezon City Mayor Josefina “Joy” Belmonte underscored the importance of bringing preventive healthcare services closer to communities.

"Early screening of high-risk individuals can significantly delay chronic disease progression,” said Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Here in Quezon City, we are committed to our shared advocacy of healthy kidneys, good kidney health, and, of course, early detection and prevention. Together, I know that we will bring Quezon City one step closer to a future where each QCitizen is healthy and ready to embrace their fullest potential."

The initiative reflects Boehringer Ingelheim's commitment to transforming lives for generations by improving health outcomes through sustainable, community-based partnerships. By focusing on earlier detection and intervention in chronic diseases such as CKD, the company continues to support more resilient healthcare systems and healthier communities. 

Residents are encouraged to prioritize regular health check-ups and early screening, particularly those living with risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or a family history of kidney disease.

For more information on Chronic Kidney Disease and early screening, visit ItStartsWithYou.com.ph.

As part of its push for financial inclusion and in celebration of its 175th anniversary, the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) announces that fund transfers to other banks and e-wallets via InstaPay and PESONet on the BPI app, online banking, VYBE, BanKo, and BizKo will be permanently free, effective July 1, 2026.

The move is also aligned with BSP Circular No. 1238, Series of 2026, which calls on BSP-supervised financial institutions to adopt reasonable and fair, market-based pricing for person-to-person electronic fund transfers.

Previously, BPI app users were charged ₱10 for InstaPay transactions and ₱50 for PESONet transfers when sending funds through the BPI app. Transfers to other banks and e-wallets remain free for all verified VYBE users.

“As we mark our 175th year, BPI remains committed to removing barriers to financial access and making banking more inclusive for all Filipinos. Making interbank transfers free is a meaningful step toward enabling our customers to move their money more freely, while strengthening adoption of secure and convenient digital banking,” said BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco. 

“We expect this to drive more frequent use of digital transfers as customers no longer have to factor in per-transaction costs. It simplifies everyday payments and makes the BPI app an even more practical tool for managing finances,” he added. 

The free interbank fund transfer initiative is expected to benefit more than 9.5 million BPI app enrolled users, enabling more cost-efficient and accessible digital transactions.

The waived fees apply to transactions of:

• All existing BPI mobile app users, including both active and inactive customers

• Clients under BPI Preferred, BPI Gold, BPI Private Wealth, and verified VYBE users who already enjoy free interbank fund transfers as part of their existing benefits

Offer Details

• Zero fees for transfers to other banks and e-wallets

• Applicable to InstaPay (real-time transfers) and PESONet (batch processing)

• Available via BPI online banking, BPI app, BanKo, and BizKo

• Effective July 1, 2026

App Update

In a related development, BPI customers will need to use the updated version of the mobile app by June 25. The app update includes minor fixes and performance improvements to further enhance the user experience.

Customers are encouraged to ensure their app is updated to the latest version, available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei AppGallery.

The removal of interbank transfer fees forms part of BPI’s broader strategy to drive digital adoption and enhance accessibility to financial services. By lowering transaction costs, the bank aims to encourage greater use of digital platforms for payments, remittances, and fund transfers.

Should customers encounter issues, BPI remains ready to assist through its official channels to ensure a smooth and seamless banking experience. Clients may visit www.bpi.com.ph or contact the BPI 24/7 Contact Center at (02) 889-10000.