Amazing Grace Comic Strip (January 10, 2026)

 

Oishi Marty’s Cracklin’ Spicy Vinegar Flavor (January 2026)

Oishi’s Marty’s Cracklin’ Spicy Vinegar Flavor 90g and its smaller variants like Oishi Marty's Cracklin' Spicy Vinegar 26g are Filipino vegetarian snack chips that mimic the classic crunch of pork cracklings (“chicharon”) using dehydrated green peas and other plant‑based ingredients, making them a guilt‑free alternative with zero trans fat and a light, airy texture. They’re seasoned with a bold spicy vinegar blend—combining tangy sourness and a zesty kick—that’s popular for merienda or casual snacking and reflects a twist on traditional local flavors. Registered in the Philippines as a low‑risk food product under the Oishi brand (by Liwayway Marketing), this variant stands out in the Marty’s Cracklin’ lineup alongside other flavors like plain salted and chicken inasal, offering snackers a crunchy, savory treat with a distinctive spicy‑vinegar profile.

1998 Guinness Book of Records

The 1998 Guinness Book of Records is a comprehensive reference book documenting a wide array of world records, ranging from human achievements to natural phenomena and extraordinary feats. Published annually by Guinness World Records, the 1998 edition showcased both contemporary and historical records, highlighting feats in sports, science, entertainment, and unusual or quirky accomplishments. This edition continued the tradition of featuring visually engaging photographs and detailed explanations of record-setting attempts, offering readers insight into the dedication, skill, and sometimes eccentricity required to achieve global recognition. Notable inclusions often ranged from the fastest runners and tallest buildings to rare animals and record-breaking stunts, reflecting the publication’s enduring appeal as a source of both fascination and inspiration.

Kellogg's Cereal Original Squishmallows (December 2025)

Kellogg’s Cereal Original Squishmallows, released in December 2025, combined the brand’s classic breakfast cereals with the popular Squishmallows plush character craze through a limited promotional collaboration. Selected Kellogg’s cereal boxes featured exclusive Squishmallows-themed packaging and included collectible Squishmallows items—such as mini plushies or themed merchandise—designed to appeal to both children and collectors. The promotion emphasized fun, comfort, and nostalgia, aligning Squishmallows’ soft, friendly characters with Kellogg’s long-established family-oriented image, while also boosting holiday-season excitement and repeat purchases during the festive period.

Seven Eleven San Simon Pampanga (January 2026)

The 7-Eleven Sta. Monica in San Simon, Pampanga continues to serve as a convenient neighborhood stop for residents and motorists as of January 2026, offering round-the-clock access to everyday essentials, snacks, and quick meals. Known for its bright, accessible location within the Sta. Monica area, the store provides popular 7-Eleven items such as Slurpee, Big Gulp, brewed coffee, and ready-to-eat food, along with basic groceries and mobile load services. Its 24/7 operation supports the busy routines of nearby communities and travelers passing through San Simon, making it a reliable and practical retail hub.

RB Roberto Bigasan Buco Pandan Premium Rice (January 2026)

The RB Roberto Bigasan Buco Pandan Premium Rice, available in January 2026, is a locally distributed premium rice variety in the Philippines known for its aromatic fragrance, soft texture, and slightly sticky yet fluffy grains when cooked. Made from the Buco Pandan variety, it is appreciated for its naturally sweet aroma reminiscent of pandan, making it ideal for everyday meals as well as special dishes such as fried rice, rice bowls, and traditional Filipino viands. Marketed by RB Roberto Bigasan, this premium rice is carefully milled and selected to ensure consistent grain quality, cleanliness, and freshness, reflecting the growing consumer preference for high-quality, aromatic rice options in local markets and rice retailers.

Caltex San Simon Pampanga (January 2026)

As of January 2026, Caltex Gas Station in San Simon, Pampanga is a well-used fuel stop located along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Sta. Monica, serving motorists traveling through the central Luzon region; it consistently appears on lists of participating Caltex stations for rewards programs, indicating its active service within Caltex’s network. With a solid local rating (around 4.2/5), the station is valued not only for fuel refills but also as a rest point, offering convenience store access and basic amenities that make it a common stopover for long-distance travelers and local commuters alike.

Jolly Old Santa Claus by George Hinke(Ideals Publishing Corp. 1991)

The Jolly Old Santa Claus by George Hinke, published by Ideals Publishing Corporation in 1991, is a classic Christmas-themed book that celebrates the warmth, generosity, and timeless charm of Santa Claus. Written in a simple, engaging style suited for children and families, the book portrays Santa as a joyful and kind figure who embodies the true spirit of Christmas—giving, goodwill, and happiness. Through gentle storytelling and traditional imagery, it reinforces familiar holiday traditions such as gift-giving, festive cheer, and the excitement of Christmas Eve. As part of Ideals’ collection of seasonal inspirational books, The Jolly Old Santa Claus remains a nostalgic read that evokes the magic of Christmas and the enduring appeal of Santa Claus across generations.

McDonald’s Eco Bag (January 2026)

In January 2026, the McDonald’s Black Eco Bag refers to a limited-edition reusable tote that has been circulating as a promotional item in McDonald’s campaigns — particularly in the Philippines where McDonald’s Drive-Thru teamed up with Coca-Cola for the McShare A Meal, Share A Coke bundle, offering an exclusive McDonald’s × Coca-Cola eco-bag as part of the deal when customers purchase certain meal bundles, making it a collectible and practical accessory for regular McDo patrons looking for a sustainable carry-all option.

Happy Meal Eco Bag (January 2026)

As of January 2026, McDonald’s has been experimenting with sustainability initiatives around its iconic kids’ meal offerings, including promotional eco-friendly packaging like reusable or environmentally conscious bags tied to Happy Meal campaigns; these “Happy Meal Eco Bags” are often limited-edition, branded tote-style bags designed to replace single-use packaging and encourage reuse, aligning with the company’s broader sustainability goals to reduce plastic and waste in its products and promotions. McDonald’s has publicly committed to making all Happy Meal toys and packaging more sustainable—with significant reductions in virgin fossil-fuel plastic and a shift to renewable, recycled or certified materials by the end of 2025—which complements initiatives like eco bags that offer functional, collectible alternatives families can use beyond the meal itself.

Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini, illustrated by Henry Cole (Scholastic Inc. 2000)

The Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini, illustrated by Henry Cole and published by Scholastic Inc. in 2000, is a humorous holiday picture book that playfully reimagines Christmas traditions through the eyes of animals. The story centers on a lovestruck moose who believes that hanging “mooseltoe” will help him win the affection of a shy female moose, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and antics as other forest animals get involved. Palatini’s lively, rhyming text pairs perfectly with Henry Cole’s expressive and whimsical illustrations, creating a festive read filled with slapstick humor and visual jokes. Beneath the silliness, the book gently conveys themes of patience, kindness, and the importance of being oneself, making it an entertaining and enduring holiday story for young readers.

Alpaca Playmobil- McDonald’s Happy Meal (January 2026)

 

In the January 2026 run of McDonald’s Happy Meal toys, one of the collectible figures in the Playmobil Animals series is an Alpaca, part of a broader limited‑time collaboration that includes a variety of detailed miniature wildlife figures such as peacocks, pandas, sloths and sea creatures. These Playmobil‑branded toys are designed to spark imaginative play by bringing small, eco‑inspired animal models into the Happy Meal experience, encouraging kids to explore and collect different animal friends with each visit while supplies last.

Sea Lion Playmobil- McDonald’s Happy Meal (January 2026)

 

The Sea Lion Playmobil Happy Meal toy from McDonald’s early-2026 campaign is part of a global Playmobil Animals series included in Happy Meals as a limited-time collectible that celebrates wildlife and imaginative play. This promotional collection features a range of animal figures — including the sea lion — designed in partnership with Playmobil to be durable, fun and compatible with creative play scenarios, and is rolled out across participating countries while supplies last. Each figure also often comes with an educational information card and may connect to digital adventures via a QR code, encouraging kids to learn about animal habitats and nature through play.

Sloth Playmobil - McDonald’s Happy Meal (January 2026)

 

The Sloth Playmobil figure offered with the McDonald’s Happy Meal around January 2026 is part of a global Playmobil animal collectible series included as a limited-time toy promotion inside Happy Meals, designed to spark kids’ imagination through playful wildlife exploration; this series features a variety of detailed, small 3D animal figures such as sloths alongside educational cards and digital experiences accessed by scanning a QR code, making mealtime both fun and informative for children while supplies last.

Panda Playmobil - McDonald’s Happy Meal (January 2026)

 

In early January 2026, the McDonald’s Playmobil Happy Meal promotion still circulating in many countries features collectible Playmobil animal figures, including an adorable panda toy that kids can get with their Happy Meal for a limited time. These figures are part of a broader series of wildlife-inspired Playmobil toys—ranging from pandas and kangaroos to sea creatures—designed to inspire imaginative play and learning about animals. Each toy typically comes with an information card and a QR code that unlocks digital content or interactive games, turning mealtime into both play and discovery. The Playmobil Happy Meal collection is a limited-time offering at McDonald’s restaurants and is made from materials with an increasing focus on sustainability.

Royal Chucky’s Punch Can (November 2025)

 

Royal Chucky’s Punch Can refers to Fanta® Chucky’s Punch, a limited-edition fruit-punch flavored soda released in late 2025 as part of Fanta’s Halloween campaign in partnership with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse. The beverage features playful, horror-themed packaging with the iconic killer doll Chucky on the can, tying into a broader set of collectible designs that include other horror characters on different flavors worldwide. Intended as a seasonal treat, this caffeine-free soda offers a sweet, fizzy fruit punch experience and was available only for a short period around the Halloween season, making it a collectible and talked-about item among soda enthusiasts and fans of themed limited-edition products.

Oishi Friends Mystery Charm (December 2025)

 

The Oishi Cuckoo Bag with Oishi Friends Mystery Charm (December 2025) is a seasonal holiday snack pack from Oishi Philippines that combines a festive assortment of popular Oishi chips and treats with a collectible surprise: an exclusive Oishi Friends Mystery Charm hidden inside each bag. These limited-edition Cuckoo Bags are marketed as fun, budget-friendly gift options during the Christmas season, typically retailing for under ₱200 and featuring colorful holiday packaging and a mix of savory snacks. The mystery charm adds an element of excitement for buyers, as it’s a small collectible item (often featuring cute characters) included as a free surprise with the snack bag, making it appealing both as a gift and a mini collectible for fans.

Giga Plaza San Simon Pampanga (January 8, 2026)

 

Giga Plaza San Simon is a local shopping center in San Simon, Pampanga, strategically located along McArthur Highway near the San Simon Public Market and close to the San Simon exit of the North Luzon Expressway, making it accessible to both residents and commuters. The plaza offers commercial and retail spaces for lease, attracting various small businesses and eateries—including popular food outlets like a KFC branch—serving the nearby community’s daily needs. As of early 2026, it functions as a neighborhood hub for shopping, dining, and services that support local economic activity within this growing municipality of Central Luzon.

Oishi Cuckoo Bag (December 2025)

 

The Oishi Cuckoo Bag (Christmas Gift Bag) is a festive seasonal snack pack from Oishi traditionally released around the holiday season, including December 2025, that features an assortment of popular Oishi treats bundled in a cheerful bag perfect for gift-giving or sharing with friends and family; Oishi has a history of offering these Cuckoo Bags during Christmas as fun, affordable holiday goodies that lean into the Filipino tradition of spreading joy with snackable gifts. While specific details about a charm included with the December 2025 edition weren’t widely documented online, many brands and promotions around this period in the Philippines leaned into collectible and cute bag accessories, suggesting any charm would be a limited, festive add-on designed to make the Cuckoo Bag even more giftable and special during the holidays.

Playmobil Animals - McDonald’s Happy Meal (January 2026)

 

In January 2026, McDonald’s Philippines has brought back the Playmobil animal figures in its Happy Meal lineup, inviting kids and collectors to “go on a wildlife adventure” with a series of 10 collectible Playmobil animal toys that span land and sea themes — popular figures like panda and orca are already being shared online as fans open their Happy Meals. These toys build on the earlier Playmobil/Wiltopia partnership that McDonald’s has used globally to blend imaginative play with educational fun, often paired with a QR-code digital experience that unlocks interactive activities or animal facts tied to the figures. The campaign continues McDonald’s strategy of making Happy Meal toys engaging and collectible while encouraging exploration of wildlife through Playmobil’s detailed mini figures.

McDonald’s Paligui Apalit Pampanga (January 8, 2026)

 

McDonald's Paligui Apalit in Paligui, Apalit, Pampanga, is a well-known local branch of the global fast-food chain McDonald’s, conveniently situated along McArthur Highway and serving customers with classic McDonald’s burgers, chicken, fries, McCafé drinks and Filipino-inspired menu options via dine-in, take-out and delivery services. Locals and visitors frequent this outlet for quick, affordable meals throughout the day, and it also appears on food delivery platforms with strong ratings and a variety of popular meal choices. The store’s operating hours typically start early morning and extend late into the night, making it a go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks while traveling through Pampanga.

The Shawarma Shack Daniel Padilla (January 6, 2026)

The Shawarma Shack, a popular Filipino fast-casual food brand known for its affordable and flavorful shawarma wraps, has strengthened its connection with younger consumers through its partnership with actor and superstar Daniel Padilla. As one of the country’s most influential celebrities, Daniel Padilla serves as a brand endorser, helping elevate The Shawarma Shack’s visibility through television commercials, social media campaigns, and in-store promotions. His wholesome yet trendy image aligns well with the brand’s appeal to students and young professionals, reinforcing The Shawarma Shack’s positioning as a go-to destination for satisfying, budget-friendly meals across its growing network of branches nationwide.

Wildlife Animals - Playmobil - McDonald’s Happy Meal (January 6, 2026)

In January 2026, McDonald’s Happy Meal in the Philippines is featuring a Playmobil animal collection that lets kids receive one collectible wildlife figure with each kids’ meal purchase, turning mealtime into a fun adventure of discovery. These toys are part of McDonald’s global Playmobil Happy Meal partnership — a limited-time offering of collectible animal figures inspired by real wildlife that encourages imaginative play and exploration, with some sets tied to interactive digital content via QR codes. The 2025–2026 Playmobil Happy Meal range includes multiple animal figures (such as pandas, sloths, zebras and more) that have been spotted in McDonald’s Happy Meals around the world and are now available locally, inviting children to collect them all and enjoy storytelling beyond the meal itself.

Azure North in San Fernando, Pampanga (January 6, 2026)

Azure North in San Fernando, Pampanga is an innovative 8‑hectare mixed‑use residential development by Century Properties that brings resort‑inspired beachfront living to Central Luzon’s urban core, situated right at the San Fernando exit of the North Luzon Expressway and across from major commercial hubs like SM City Pampanga and Robinsons Starmills. Designed to evoke a tropical oasis, the masterplanned community features midrise condo towers offering studio to two‑bedroom units and a signature man‑made beach with wave and lap pools, cascading waterfalls, a pool bar, and lush landscaped spaces that create a daily staycation‑like lifestyle for residents. Its strategic location gives easy access to Clark International Airport, key provincial destinations, and Metro Manila via the upcoming Skyway extension, making Azure North both a lifestyle address and a strategic investment in Pampanga.

Amazing Grace Comic Strip (January 3, 2026)

 

The Amazing Grace comic strip published in the Manila Bulletin on January 3, 2026, humorously captures the early–new year mindset through its young protagonist, Amazing Grace, who is eager to embrace a fresh start with the arrival of the new year. In the strip, Grace appears momentarily stalled or “buffering” as she prepares to move forward with her resolutions, playfully reflecting the common struggle of getting back into rhythm after the holidays. Her friend Mercy misinterprets this pause and jokingly suggests that Grace may have simply clicked the “snooze” button instead of fully waking up to her new goals. The comic blends modern digital metaphors with everyday experiences, offering a lighthearted and relatable take on new beginnings, procrastination, and the gentle encouragement friends provide at the start of the year.