What’s new in F&B: Jollibee Chickenjoy, Mang Inasal halo-halo and more

From new comfort food combos and a chocolatey twist on a Filipino dessert to playful fast-food promotions and convenient options for holiday gatherings, there’s plenty happening in the local food scene. Here’s a look at some of the latest offerings, deals and dining developments worth checking out.

Jollibee is putting a playful spin on the popular relationship “red flag” trend with a campaign promoting its Spicy Chickenjoy through witty messages printed on special flaglets.

Under the campaign #TheOnlyRedFlagIWant, customers can find flaglets bearing lines such as “Red flag na laging available for you” and “Red flag na pwede ipakilala sa friends mo,” turning the familiar dating term into a lighthearted dining experience.

The campaign generated discussions on social media, with “JOLLY RED FLAG” trending on X. The flaglets are available at 54 participating Jollibee stores nationwide until November 15 or while supplies last.

The Bistro Group is offering bulk food orders and catering services for companies, schools, government agencies and families planning holiday gatherings.

Its VIP Bulk Orders program covers 29 restaurant concepts, allowing customers to choose food options suited to their events. Services include individual meal boxes for corporate functions, party trays for family gatherings and full catering for larger celebrations.

Customers with a minimum order of P150,000 will receive P5,000 worth of gift certificates.

The VIP sales team is available daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pizza Hut has introduced MyBox, a set of individual meals combining its personal pan pizzas with other menu favorites.

The MyBox Pasta, priced at P279, comes with a personal pan pizza in Cheese Lovers, Hawaiian Supreme or Pepperoni Lovers, a choice of Spaghetti Bolognese or Carbonara, mushroom soup, tater tots and Pepsi.

The MyBox Rice, priced at P299, includes a personal pan pizza, two pieces of WingStreet chicken, rice, mushroom soup and Pepsi.

For a bigger meal, the MyBox Ultimate costs P349 and combines a personal pan pizza with a choice of pasta, three pieces of WingStreet chicken, mushroom soup and Pepsi.

The meals are available for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Dine-in orders are subject to a 10% service charge, while prices through delivery partners may vary.

Customers can order through Pizza Hut branches, its website and mobile app, or delivery platforms GrabFood and foodpanda.

Mang Inasal is offering a limited-edition Tsoko ‘n’ Nut Yema Halo-Halo until December 31, combining chocolate, peanut and salted caramel yema flavors in a new take on the Filipino dessert.

The dessert features the restaurant’s extra-creamy milk, Rocky Road ice cream, chocolate-peanut bars, powdered chocolate, crunchy chocolate coating and salted caramel yema.

It is available nationwide in 12-ounce and 16-ounce servings, with prices starting at P99.

The new flavor follows the restaurant’s previous limited-time offerings, including its Four-Cheese Halo-Halo in 2025 and Strawberry Cheesecake Halo-Halo earlier this year.