Filipinos are known to be some of the happiest people in the world – thus, jolly – and, like bees, Filipinos are hardworking by nature.
The bees’ byproduct, honey, also represents “the sweet things in life” which Jollibee has undoubtedly attained throughout its many years in business.
For some Filipinos, Tropical Hut is still the OG burger joint in the country, as proven when the fast-food chain trended online, showing how well-loved the brand still is.
According to its company profile on Jobstreet, the fast-food chain found its beginnings in 1962 as a grocery store. The said grocery store had an in-house coffee shop where the Tropical Hut Hamburger was first served. A decade later, in 1972, the fast-food chain was acquired by the Mercury Group of Companies, Inc., founded by Mariano Que. This year, the brand is celebrating 60 years in business.
First aired back in 1978, this Japanese super-robot anime became every kid’s fantasy until it was stopped not by the Boazanians but by the government then led by former President Marcos.
It was reported that Voltes V will not be airing anymore due to its “excessive violence” and “harmful effects on children.”
But according to some people, the reason behind its stoppage was because of its “rebellious theme” that didn’t sit well with the Marcoses.
In 1975, 22-year old Tony Tan Caktiong, who would later be the president and CEO of Jollibee Foods Corporation, opened 2 Magnolia Ice Cream shops, one in Cubao and the other in Quiapo.
By popular demand, he added sandwiches and hot meals to the menu which soon became more popular than the ice cream.
Finally, in 1978, Tan Caktiong transitioned his business into fast-food restaurants and the rest as they say is history.
