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foodpanda puts the spotlight on the punong-abala this holiday season, helping make room at the table for the person who brings Christmas together.
Christmas has a way of filling the house-and the calendar-very quickly. Between planning the menu, watching the budget, preparing the food, and accommodating last-minute guests, there’s always someone making sure everything is ready for everyone: the punong-abala.
This holiday season, foodpanda is celebrating the punong-abala through its Make Christmas Delicious campaign, recognizing the people who bring every gathering together and reminding them that they deserve to enjoy the festivities, too.
Making room for the host, too
For many Filipinos, the handaan is an essential part of Christmas. From familiar family favorites to everyone’s must-have dishes, food plays a big role in bringing people together.
But preparing for the celebration can take time and effort, especially when there’s a long list of things to take care of.
Through Make Christmas Delicious, foodpanda becomes part of the host’s Christmas toolkit, offering a convenient way to get food and other essentials for the handaan while easing some of the work that goes into hosting.
“Christmas is one of the most anticipated celebrations for Filipinos, but for the people who take on the responsibility of bringing everyone together, it can also mean hours of preparation and making sure everyone is taken care of. Through Make Christmas Delicious, we want our home hosts to feel seen and appreciated, and give them more opportunities to enjoy the celebration, too. Whether it’s having groceries delivered or ordering food for the handaan, foodpanda is here to lend a hand so the host can finally take their seat at the table,” said Patricia Jacinto, Growth & Marketing Director at foodpanda Philippines.
A little more room for something delicious
To make hosting a little easier, foodpanda is also offering customers P125 OFF on eligible orders using the code PASKONA, valid with varying minimum spends from selected restaurants.
It is a simple way to add something more to the spread-whether that means another family favorite, an extra dish for unexpected guests, or the food the host would rather order than spend more time preparing.
The goal isn’t to take the punong-abala out of the preparations, but to make sure they don’t miss out on the celebration. After all, the person making sure everyone has a place at the table deserves one, too.
Adding a sweet touch to the gathering, Red Ribbon Bakeshop supported the program by sharing its well-loved Chocolate Dedication Cakes with the participants of the event. The cake also serves as the inspiration for Red Ribbon’s upcoming Holiday Chocolate Dedication Cake, a festive seasonal variation launching on November 11 and available on foodpanda.
Spreading Holiday Cheer Beyond the Dinner Table
The spirit of appreciation extends beyond the home and into the communities that make the holidays possible.
This season, foodpanda is recognizing its delivery partners through Pau-nalo Holidays, a series of festive activities that include digital games and trivia, on-ground pop-up treats during shifts, wish-granting initiatives under Pau-nalo Spotlight, and major prizes through raffle.
foodpanda is also bringing holiday cheer to local communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao through partnerships with national agencies, LGUs, local merchants, the private sector and the academe. These efforts include medical missions, community feeding programs, in-kind donation drives, and employee-led volunteer days.
The people who make Christmas special deserve to experience its magic, too. This season, foodpanda is helping make that possible, one shared responsibility, thoughtful gesture, and delicious celebration at a time.
