Soon after COVID-19 vaccines started arriving in the Philippines, a local crowd of anti-vaxxers or those against vaccination emerged. No thanks to absurd myths people spread about these cures, the Philippine public is fearing more vaccine wastage, which is never good.
Nonetheless, we found something that may help encourage more people to get vaccinated. And it’s something Filipinos often find irresistible no matter the situation — food promos. Specifically, food promos that fully or partially vaccinated individuals can avail as a reward for choosing to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19.
Businesses offering food promos to vaccinated people
Believe me when I say food promos in “exchange for” inoculation are a lot, and it’s all because of something called Ingat Angat. It’s a private sector-led campaign dedicated to helping revive the Philippine economy by promoting vigilance among Filipinos.
On their website, they list down more than 150 local businesses offering freebies and other deals, which are provided by those in the food and beverage sector. Here are some that might be of interest. When redeeming, remember to bring your vaccination card and a valid ID.
8Cuts: Free Moment Card and 10% discount for a minimum purchase of ₱1,000
Amici: Free scoop of Gelato for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱450
Banapple: Free Home Brewed Iced Tea for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱300
Bench Cafe: Free one glass of Iced Tea
Burger King: 10% discount for dine-in transactions
Chowking: 10% discount for dine-in transactions
Cyma: 20% discount on single-receipt purchases or allowable discount of ₱500
Din Tai Fung: Free Moment Card and 10% discount for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱1,000
Four Seasons Buffet and Hotpot by Vikings: Eat for free with three fully paying companions
Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings: 10% discount on all Boneless Chicken variants
Gen Korean BBQ House: Free All-You-Can-Eat KBBQ Meal for fully vaccinated guests with four fully paying guests and free bottomless iced tea upgrade if ordering at least ₱798
Genki Sushi: 10% discount on single-receipt purchases
Goldilocks: 10% discount for single minimum purchase of ₱500
Gourmet Gypsy Art Cafe: 10% discount on single-receipt purchases
Hawker Chan: Free Foodee Iced Tea with every meal purchase
House of Wagyu Stonegrill: Free drink for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱2,100 and choice of drinks
Ipponyari Japanese Restaurant: Free six-piece Gyoza for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱1,500
Jollibee: 10% for dine-in transaction
JT’s Manukan Grille: Free unlimited rice for every plain rice purchase
King Chef: Free one Buchi for a single-receipt purchase
KPub BBQ: Free one Chapchae for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱500
Le Petit Souffle: 10% discount for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱1,000
LoLa Café: 10% discount for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱1,500
Macao Imperial Tea: Buy one, get one on Black Pearl Milk Tea
Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen: 20% discount for a single-receipt purchase
Manam: Free Moment Card and 10% discount for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱1,000
Mang Inasal: 10% discount on dine-in transactions
McDonald’s: 10% discount on dine-in transactions
Menya Kokoro: Free one scoop of ice cream for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱500
Oppa Chicken: Free one Chapchae Chop for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱500
Petechel’s Bulalo House: Get a 20% discount for a single-receipt purchase
PHO24: 10% discount for dine-in transactions
Potato Corner: Free one Flavored Tea for every purchase of Mega Fries, Giga Fries, or Tera Fries
Red Ribbon: 10% off on Bread Rolls packs for a minimum purchase of ₱65
Rico’s Lechon: Free one dish for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱500 or a Barkada Bakuna Bilao worth ₱950 when presenting three vaccination cards
Samgyupsalamat: 5% and 10% discount for partially and fully vaccinated diners for a minimum purchase of ₱1,500
Sunnies Café: Free one glass of Iced Tea for every meal purchase
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Free drink upsize on any drinks (except in 26th St. Bistro stores and Kitchen at High Street South)
The Dimsum Place: Free one Stir-Fried Noodles with Egg for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱1,000
The House of Mantou Restaurant: Free six-piece Fried Mantou for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱1,200
Tim Ho Wan: Free Foodee Iced Tea with every meal purchase
Vikings Luxury Buffet: Eat for free with four fully paying companions
Woflgang’s Steakhouse: Free complimentary drink and dessert
Your Local: 10% discount for a minimum single-receipt purchase of ₱1,000
All food promos, including those not listed above, are mostly valid until 31 Aug 2021; some extend as far as 30 Nov 2021. For more information on the restaurant’s terms and conditions, you can visit their respective websites or social media pages. Meanwhile, visit Ingat Angat for the full list of participating establishments.