Christmas gatherings wouldn’t be the same without the punong-abala—the person who plans the menu, prepares the food, keeps an eye on the budget, and makes sure everyone has a seat at the table. But while everyone else gets to enjoy the festivities, the host is often the one juggling a dozen things behind the scenes.
This holiday season, foodpanda is giving the punong-abala some well-deserved attention through its Make Christmas Delicious campaign, offering ways to make holiday hosting a little easier so they can enjoy more of the celebration, too.
Making room for the host
For many Filipino families, food is at the heart of Christmas celebrations. From traditional family favorites to dishes that guests look forward to every year, preparing the holiday spread can be a major undertaking.
With foodpanda, hosts can conveniently order food and other essentials for their gatherings, helping take some of the pressure off holiday preparations.
To make the handaan even more rewarding, customers can enjoy P125 off eligible orders using the promo code PASKONA, subject to varying minimum spends at selected restaurants. Whether it’s an extra dish for unexpected guests or a family favorite that doesn’t need to be cooked at home, the offer gives hosts another way to complete their holiday spread.
A sweet addition to the celebration
foodpanda also teamed up with Red Ribbon Bakeshop, which shared its popular Chocolate Dedication Cakes with participants at the campaign event.
Adding to the holiday treats, Red Ribbon’s Holiday Chocolate Dedication Cake launches on November 11 and will be available through foodpanda, giving families another dessert option for their Christmas gatherings.
Spreading holiday cheer beyond the home
The campaign’s spirit of appreciation also extends to foodpanda’s delivery partners and local communities.
Through Pau-nalo Holidays, the company is treating its delivery partners to festive activities, including digital games, on-ground pop-up treats, wish-granting initiatives under Pau-nalo Spotlight, and raffle prizes.
Meanwhile, foodpanda is working with national agencies, local government units, merchants, private organizations, and academic institutions to bring holiday cheer to communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Activities include medical missions, community feeding programs, donation drives, and employee-led volunteer efforts.
