Echelon’s TOP100 2024 Boasts A More Mature Program In Its 10th Edition As First 26 Startups Are Revealed

SINGAPORE, 6 March 2024 - Echelon, the premier tech and startup conference in Southeast Asia organized by e27, has announced the first 26 shortlisted participants in its TOP100 Program for 2024. Launched in 2012, the TOP100 is a curated growth program for startups across the region to gain visibility, mentorship, and funding opportunities. From cybersecurity to artificial intelligence, this year’s participants span beyond Southeast Asia, with startups from India, Bangladesh, and Taiwan emerging. “We are proud to see applicants and candidates emerge from beyond our traditional Southeast Asian borders. This goes to show the impact we have made on startups across Asia”, said Mohan Belani, CEO and Co-Founder of e27. “We have a pool of very impressive applicants, and the 26 shortlisted startups are poised to revolutionize their respective fields. This makes us very excited to see what the rest of the program will bring.”

The first 26 shortlisted participants include startups from Laos, the Philippines, and Malaysia along with Singaporean applicants. The list includes names such as Careera (Singapore), Fina Fintech (Laos), Edge Tutor (the Philippines), dentall Co. Ltd. (Taiwan), The Mango Jelly (India), PriyoShop (Bangladesh), Talent Hero Ventures (Singapore), among others.

These startups will participate in the TOP100 program in March, where they will have the privilege of exclusive access to events, mentorship, workshops, and 800+ investors on the e27 PRO Connect platform. They will also be active participants at Echelon X through their exhibition booths and will have a chance to showcase their ideas on the Pitch Stage during the milestone 10th event in Singapore on 15-16 May 2024.

Over the years, the program has witnessed the participation and showcasing of various notable players in today’s startup ecosystem such as 99.co, Edukasyon.ph, FOMO Pay, Lalamove, Gojek, Carousell, and Carro. Priyoshop, a participant in 2023, has since gone on to raise US$ 5 million in funding. Priyoshop is now, joining the stage in 2024 too, to get another boost to their growth.

In its 10th year, the program has evolved to match the dynamic landscape, focusing on providing a multitude of opportunities curated to meet the needs of more mature startups. This includes workshops and mentoring aimed at fostering business resilience and sustainable growth. "The TOP100 Program gives us an opportunity to support and collaborate with the up-and-coming startups across the region. This year, we have a very promising initial group of startups, and we eagerly anticipate revealing more startups to you soon”, added Belani.

Is Mang Inasal open this Holy Week? YES IT IS

Is Mang Inasal open this Holy Week? YES IT IS! Mang Inasal is ready to safely serve customers across the country this Lenten season as it opens its doors to dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Visit manginasal.com for more details on store hours and conveniently order wherever you are via the Mang Inasal App, manginasaldelivery.com.ph, or through Grabfood and foodpanda.

Challenge accepted: Coco Martin, Angel Locsin, and Dimples Romana take on the #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge

Mang Inasal continues to take social media by storm, as big stars Coco Martin, Angel Locsin, and Dimples Romana join the #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge.

The #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge is open to food lovers and netizens everywhere. To join, all you have to do is to dine-in at your favorite Mang Inasal stores. You then have to take a photo while enjoying the new Pork BBQ, that is paired with flavorful java rice and made even better with its newest addition, the peanut sauce. Share it on social media for a chance to be one of the three winners of Php 1,000 worth of Mang Inasal gift certificates.

For more details, visit Mang Inasal's social media pages.

Celebrities, Families say yes to the #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge

After trending on Twitter for several days, Mang Inasal has an awesome surprise for food lovers everywhere as it launched another craze, and this time it's an experience that dares netizens and their families to take on the #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge.

Even celebrities like Dimples Romana and Kim Atienza have jumped on the trend! They were not able to resist the tender and juicy goodness of Mang Inasal’s Pork BBQ that is paired with flavorful java rice and made even better with its newest addition, the peanut sauce.

Interested to take on the #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge too? All you have to do is to dine-in at your favorite Mang Inasal stores, take a photo while enjoying the NEW Pork BBQ with Peanut Sauce and Java Rice, and share it on social media for a chance to be one of the three winners of Php 1,000 worth of Mang Inasal gift certificates.

Mang Inasal’s Family-Sized Meals Perfect for Holiday Feasts

Filipinos take the holidays seriously. It’s a time when families and friends get together, spend time catching up, and simply enjoy each other’s company. 

While this year may not be like Christmases past, it is still an occasion worth celebrating because being together with the people who matter most to us is enough reason for the season. 

Since no Filipino celebration is complete without great food, Mang Inasal is offering its beloved juicy, ihaw-sarap favorites (and more) this Christmas in family-sized pans good for 4-6 people. These bulk orders allow people to spend more time with the people they love and bond over a meal without all the fuss that comes with preparing a feast. 

Get the classic favorite Chicken Inasal Large Paa (or Pecho) at home while getting the same freshly-grilled experience in-store with its new juicy-lock grilling process that maintains the natural juiciness of the chicken while the marinade seeps throughout the meat so every bite is as flavorful as the next. 

A Filipino spread naturally requires a noodle dish. This makes Mang Inasal’s Family-sized Palabok the perfect companion to the brand’s ihaw-sarap favorites. With its flavor-packed palabok sauce, pork chunks, smoky tinapa, crunchy chicharron, boiled egg, and green onion, the Mang Inasal Palabok is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. 

Get the Family-sized Liempo, Pork BBQ, or Sisig for more variety to satisfy all kinds of different palates. Mang Inasal has also introduced its new Pork BBQ with the addition of peanut sauce and java rice. 

Meanwhile, the Chicken Empanada comes in a box of six. Enjoy this pastry that is loaded with chicken chunks, potatoes, and raisins. 

And the best part is each of these Mang Inasal family-sized favorites are available via take-out and delivery through the Mang Inasal website, Grab Food, and foodpanda so you can sit back, order, pick up your delicious meals or have it delivered – safely, conveniently, and fuss-free. 

For more information, visit the Mang Inasal Facebook page and order your Mang Inasal favorites by visiting www.manginasaldelivery.com.ph or the Mang Inasal app.

Mang Inasal locks in Juicy Ihaw-Sarap for Takeout or Delivery

We’ve all felt it - that familiar craving for our favorite juicy ihaw-sarap meals. Nowadays, though, when our taste buds seek out the familiar savory and smoky flavors, we stop ourselves short. What’s the point of ordering ihaw-sarap meals if we’re not getting them fresh off the grill?

The pandemic ushered in a host of food-ordering and delivery applications. Even as the IATF and LGUs relax some dine-in restrictions, takeout and delivery continue to be major channels

To continually adapt to the expectations of customers on ‘new normal’ dining, Mang Inasal has improved its food preparation and cooking process to achieve consistent off-the-grill goodness for its ihaw-sarap meals. One innovation is the juicy-lock grilling process which seeks to ensure the freshness and juiciness of its best-selling Chicken Inasal.

Promoting this exciting development is Mang Inasal’s newest brand ambassador Kuya Kim Atienza who headlines Mang Inasal’s latest video. Check out what he has to say in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLDd_qd4wfI

Satisfy your cravings for Chicken Inasal meals so juicy that they taste like they come straight from the grill -- even at home! Order via manginasaldelivery.com.ph, Mang Inasal App, GrabFood, and foodpanda.

Mang Inasal offers latest Merienda hit: Crunchy, Chunky Chicken Empanada

Take a break from your usual snacking fares and enjoy the satisfying flavors of the new merienda favorite from Mang Inasal -- the Crunchy, Chunky Chicken Empanada.  

Inside the crisp, buttery pastry shell of the Mang Inasal Chicken Empanada is a delicious mix of chicken chunks, potatoes and raisins. It is big enough to satisfy your merienda cravings and convenient enough to bring anywhere you please.  

 

Enjoy it solo (starts at P49), in packs of three (starts at P145) and in boxes of six (starts at P289) ideal as take-home treat or for sharing with your loved ones.  

 

You may also pair Mang Inasal Chicken Empanada with either the Palabok or with the Extra Creamy Halo-Halo. Both Merienda Savers come with Lipton Iced Tea (starts at P95).    

 

The Mang Inasal Chicken Empanada is now available in all Mang Inasal stores nationwide (https://bit.ly/3hBwAax). It can also be ordered through takeout or delivery via manginasaldelivery.com.ph, GrabFood or foodpanda.    

 

To learn more about the latest Mang Inasal offerings and promos, follow its official Facebook and Instagram page and join its Viber community.   

Easy Ihaw-Sarap Cooking at Home from Mang Inasal

If you can’t dine in a Mang Inasal store to have your favorite comfort food, then take home a Mang Inasal Ready-to-Cook (RTC) Chicken Inasal and opt to either grill, bake or pan fry it.

Regardless of your preferred cooking option, your RTC Chicken Inasal will still taste just as you like it because the product is marinated in Mang Inasal’s signature sauce. The RTC Chicken Inasal Paa may be bought in packs of five for Php360. Meanwhile, the RTC Chicken Inasal Pecho will be available in select Mang Inasal stores by mid-September.

To complete the Mang Inasal experience, you can also buy Chicken Oil in stand-up plastic pouch with resealable cap for only Php99.

Both the Mang Inasal RTC Chicken Inasal Paa and the Mang Inasal Chicken Oil are available for takeout exclusively in selected Mang Inasal stores. You may also get them through Call & Pick-up or Park and Go. Please check the list of available stores here: https://bit.ly/3hBwAax.

With Mang Inasal’s RTC Chicken Inasal and Chicken Oil, nothing can stop you and your family from satisfying your cravings for a flavorful ihaw-sarap dining experience at home.

Follow Mang Inasal on Facebook and Instagram and join their Viber community for more information. You may also delight yourself with other delicious Mang Inasal dishes by ordering via GrabFood, foodpanda, or Mang Inasal’s delivery website at http://manginasaldelivery.com.ph.

Get Same Grilled Goodness when Ordering Mang Inasal at Home

The smell of freshly grilled Chicken Inasal and the juiciness of its meat, complemented by chicken oil, soy sauce, and calamansi. These we can enjoy not only when we dine in at Mang Inasal but also when we opt for takeout or delivery.

With the deliciousness, quality and safety of its food as its foremost priority, Mang Inasal ensures that lovers of its offerings enjoy their meals fresh-from-the-grill, wherever they dine.

A recent campaign reiterates Mang Inasal’s commitment to delivering “Sarap ng Bagong Ihaw in every box.” Chicken Inasal delivered to every home or office is kept fresh, with its signature ihaw-sarap taste, as if it’s off the grill. This popular, satisfying food is cooked by expert grillmen and delivered fast by trained food riders.

Watch how Mang Inasal retains its food’s quality whether it’s delivered or taken out through their latest video here.

Aside from the Chicken Inasal, Mang Inasal also offers its other well-loved meals for takeout and delivery — like the Palabok, Liempo Inasal, Pork BBQ, Pork Sisig, Bangus Sisig, Chicken Empanada, among others.

Since the lockdown, Mang Inasal has aggressively expanded the various access points through which customers can enjoy the meals they crave for. Check out its website, manginasaldelivery.com.ph or place your orders through the Mang Inasal Direct Delivery Stores, GrabFood, foodpanda and other food distributors in your province.

Another Blowout treat for Mang Inasal Chicken and Palabok fans

As a special Blowout treat this summer, Mang Inasal is giving two free solo servings of Palabok for every order of Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal Large Family Size.

The must-catch Summer Edition of Mang Inasal’s Takeout and Delivery Blowout runs from April 9 to 23, 2021.

The Summer Blowout allows families to enjoy scrumptious Mang Inasal Palabok—be it for lunch, merienda, or dinner — together with their fave Chicken Inasal!

Customers enjoy Mang Inasal Palabok’s delectable sauces and scrumptious pork chunks, sautéed with the right amount of spices, topped with smokey tinapa bits, crunchy chicharon, slices of hard-boiled egg, and chopped spring onions.

Give in to your food cravings! Order Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal Large Family Size – alongside your other all-time Mang Inasal favorites – via GrabFood, foodpanda, Mang Inasal Delivery Service or through Mang Inasal’s Facebook Messenger.

For a complete listing of the branches that offer takeout and delivery services, visit https://stores.jfc.com.ph/manginasal.html. Interested parties can likewise join the Mang Inasal Viber Community group to keep track of the latest promos and product offers nationwide.

The Mang Inasal Take-out and Delivery Blowout Valentine edition: runs from February 5 to 19, 2021

Share the love with family and those dearest to you this coming season of hearts as Mang Inasal offers the Valentine edition of its Take-out and Delivery Blowout deal—from February 5-19, 2021!

Get a free one-piece Chicken Inasal Large for every takeout or delivery order of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large. Priced starting at Php355, the Family Size comes with four pieces of Chicken Inasal Large Paa or Pecho, original or spicy.

The freebie will be the same variant as the type of Family Size purchased.

Through this 4-plus-1 promo, more will enjoy the ihaw sarap goodness of the best-selling Chicken Inasal — marinated and grilled the Mang Inasal way.

Customers can buy only up to a maximum of three orders of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meals per transaction. This is to allow more customers to enjoy the Blowout treat.

Have your orders delivered via GrabFood or foodpanda. For takeout, go to Mang Inasal's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MangInasalPhilippines for the list of Mang Inasal stores you can visit, or join Mang Inasal's Viber community for more interesting deals.

Mang Inasal Take-out and Delivery Blowout Runs Anew from December 18 to 28, 2020

To further contribute to the Holiday vibe, Mang Inasal’s Take-out and Delivery Blowout deal makes a comeback from Dec. 18 to 28, 2020!

The Christmas treat comes in a free Mang Inasal Palabok Family Size for every takeout or delivery of Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal Family Size Large Paa or Pecho, regular or spicy. The 4-piece Paa Large Family Size is priced starting at Php360 while the 3-piece Large Pecho Family Size is sold from Php305.

With the blowout deal, you get to enjoy savings of as much as Php199.

To allow more people the chance to enjoy this Takeout and Delivery Blowout, Mang Inasal customers can buy only up to a maximum of three orders of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meals per transaction.

The free Mang Inasal Palabok Family Size – which is good for 4 -5 people – has also been well received since its launch. This merienda staple of noodles in thick rich sauce, seasoned with chopped spring onions, slices of hard-boiled egg, chicharon bits, meaty pork and tinapa seemed to have addressed the cravings of a growing number of Mang Inasal customers.

Have your orders delivered via GrabFood, LalaFood, or FoodPanda. For takeout, go to Mang Inasal's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MangInasalPhilippines for the list of Mang Inasal stores you can visit, or join Mang Inasal's Viber community for more interesting deals.

Enjoy Free Family Size Palabok for Every Takeout/Delivery of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large Meal

Mang Inasal is treating its customers to a Take-out and Delivery Blowout from November 15 to 30, 2020. For every purchase of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large Paa or Pecho, Mang Inasal customers will enjoy a complimentary serving of Mang Inasal’s popular Palabok Family Size, good for 4-5 people. Meanwhile, for every order of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meal, save as much as Php 199! Mang Inasal customers can buy only up to a maximum of three orders of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meals per transaction.

Not even the pandemic can stop Filipinos from celebrating the Holiday season and being grateful for the blessings despite Covid-19. In keeping with this festive spirit, Mang Inasal is treating its customers to a Take-out and Delivery Blowout from November 15 to 30, 2020.

For every purchase of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large Paa or Pecho, Mang Inasal customers will enjoy a complimentary serving of Mang Inasal’s popular Palabok Family Size. This is the favorite merienda staple of noodles in thick rich sauce, seasoned with chopped spring onions, slices of hard-boiled egg, chicharron bits, meaty pork and tinapa. Serving is good for 4-5 people.

For every order of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meal, save as much as Php 199!

To give more customers the chance to enjoy this Takeout and Delivery Blowout, Mang Inasal customers can buy only up to a maximum of three orders of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meals per transaction.'

Have your orders delivered via GrabFood, LALAFOOD, or foodpanda. For takeout, go to Mang Inasal's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MangInasalPhilippines for the list of Mang Inasal stores you can visit. Or join Mang Inasal's Viber community for more interesting deals.

Why Mang Inasal’s Family-Sized Meals Should be Your Next Food Craving

The extended lockdown has found many of us at home and unable to visit our go-to dining haunts to satisfy our food cravings—be it in malls, hip restaurant strips or that cozy hole-in-the-wall favorite find. Some of these establishments have turned to take-out and delivery; while gourmet food, straight out of home kitchens, offering different types of cuisines, have also made their way in many online foodie groups.

Though families may have tried many of them, there is still a constant need to give their tastebuds something new and delectable. Getting out of the monotonous routine of home-cooked meals and partaking of not-the-usual fare, is always eagerly anticipated. And with the mouth-watering comfort food now made available for take-out and delivery from Mang Inasal, having that laidback yet sumptuous meal, can now be had at any time and day of the week.

Reminiscent of many past glorious meals, Mang Inasal’s bestseller Chicken Inasal, Pork Barbeque, Pork Sisig, Bangus Sisig, and Palabok are all sure to be your family’s next irresistible food craving.

Available for takeout and delivery, the family-sized meals of Mang Inasal are good for 4 to 5 people, perfect for that at-home spread. From Mang Inasal’s kitchen straight to your table, the restaurant employs the strictest food preparation safety standards.

There’s the juicy Chicken Inasal, 4 pieces Paa Large (price starts at Php 360), that takes one to Negros where the grilled dish was born. The Pork Barbeque, 10 sticks (price starts at Php329), for those grand Sunday family get-togethers. The Pork Sisig, good for 4-5 people (price starts at Php309), perfectly paired with an ice-cold glass of your favorite drink. So, too, with the Bangus Sisig, good for 4-5 people (price starts at Php349) or, the Palabok, good for 4 people (price starts at Php199), both dishes oozing with flavor. All prices do not include the delivery charges.

So, for your family’s next food craving, try out Mang Inasal’s most loved dishes—available in family size. Ordering online is easy via GrabFood, foodpanda and LALAFOOD or via Mang Inasal’s FB Messenger Chatbot Jose!

For a complete listing of Mang Inasal stores that offer takeout and delivery services, visit https://stores.jfc.com.ph/manginasal.html. Customers can likewise join the Mang Inasal Viber Community or follow their official Facebook page (@MangInasalPhilippines) to keep track of the latest promos, product offers, and more from their favorite Mang Inasal.

Treat Yourself and the Family to a Satisfying Merienda of Mang Inasal Palabok

Anytime is a good time for Mang Inasal’s flavorful and delectable Palabok.

Whether you want to perk up your afternoon with a satisfying merienda, reward yourself for a job well done at work, or celebrate bonding moments at home, the Mang Inasal Palabok is a winning choice!

It has been made more satisfying with more pork meat toppings, delicately sautéed with balanced spices. Each serving is topped with a rich and savory thick sauce, sprinkled with spring onion, chicharron, and hard-boiled egg.

Did you know that the Mang Inasal Palabok traces its roots to the popular Red Ribbon Palabok? When the bakeshop brand discontinued offering meals, Mang Inasal gladly took on the task of offering the same sumptuous palabok recipe to its own customers who quickly made it their favorite merienda fare.

The Mang Inasal Palabok is proof of the synergy among the brands of the Jollibee Group, a winning practice that further reinforces the Jollibee Group’s commitment to continually satisfy the market with delicious and value-for-money food.

The Mang Inasal Palabok comes solo with price starting at Php59. It also has a Family Size version for 4 – 5 diners, priced at Php 199, and suitable for gatherings with officemates or with loved ones at home.

When those food cravings for merienda meals hit, especially now during quarantine, the Mang Inasal Palabok alongside other all-time favorites of Mang Inasal, can easily and quickly get delivered using GrabFood, FoodPanda, or LalaFood. Customers can also call their specific Mang Inasal stores or place their orders online through the Mang Inasal Facebook Messenger Chatbot, Jose.

To ensure the highest standards in food handling, Mang Inasal implements a strict ‘no-touch’ delivery protocol for the safety of its employees, riders, and consumers.

Meanwhile, those who can’t wait to immediately satisfy their cravings for Mang Inasal’s famous palabok, may also choose to visit the Mang Inasal branch nearest them. Customers are assured of stringent safety measures - from temperature check, social distancing rules, and wearing of masks and gloves. These ensure that everyone is #SafeSaMangInasal.

For a complete listing of Mang Inasal stores that offer takeout and delivery services, visit https://stores.jfc.com.ph/manginasal.html. Customers can likewise join the Mang Inasal Viber Community or follow their official Facebook page (@MangInasalPhilippines) to keep track of the latest promos, product offers, and more from their favorite Mang Inasal.

Mang Inasal on Strict Safety Measures Welcome Mang Inasal Diners

As parts of the country steadily ease restrictions on community quarantines, the restaurant industry is also preparing to resume dine-in services which have been placed on hold because of the extended lockdown.

People have been longing to enjoy a meal at their favorite dining places, but many still feel apprehensive and cautious.

One well-loved Pinoy restaurant that has been preparing to welcome back its loyal customers is Mang Inasal, reputed for its bestselling nuot-sa-ihaw sarap Chicken Inasal. Knowing how much people have missed their favorite Mang Inasal meals and seeking to allay their fears, Mang Inasal has set in place strict protocols to ensure delicious food and safe dining experience for their customers.

Anyone who wants to enter the store must wear a face mask. The customer’s temperature will be checked and only those with temperature of 37.5-degree Centigrade and below will be allowed to enter. A footbath disinfection mat is also placed at the entrance. Only a limited number of customers are allowed inside the store at any given time. Sanitizers are provided for customers at the door entrance, counter table and wash area for their use.

In keeping with the Department of Trade and Industry guidelines, Mang Inasal is requesting customers to fill out a Customer Health Form before being allowed to enter the store.

For in-store safety, physical distancing is closely monitored as floor markers set one-meter distance for counter queues. Contact-less payment is enforced with the use of acrylic cash tray and acrylic barriers. Meanwhile, foot knobs are used as restroom doors, and regular disinfection of facilities and the sanitation of workers form part of Mang Inasal’s stringent safety protocols.

Dine-in customers are enjoined to be seated apart for physical distancing purposes. One-meter table-to-table distance segregates diners while in selected Mang Inasal stores a table barrier is placed for face-to-face dining.

Store crew sanitize the door and door handles every 30 minutes even as they pursue intensified cleaning and sanitation of fixtures and facilities. Similarly, heightened safety protocols for food preparation and handling—on top of existing procedures that are already thorough—are also being implemented. These include the crew wearing face mask, face shield, and gloves; handwashing and sanitation every hour and when necessary; and the appointment of a Hygiene Ambassador – a crew member wearing an identifying button pin and personal protective equipment and who go around reminding crew and diners of the safety measures. The Hygiene Ambassador himself cleans and disinfects the tables after every use.

Even the serving of unli-rice has been modified for safety purposes. Those who place unli-rice orders will be automatically served two cups of rice. Should they ask for more rice, the crew in charge will provide extra wrapped rice. Meanwhile pre-portioned condiments are served together with the ordered meal.

All these show that Mang Inasal not only serves good food enjoyed by many, but it also has the safety and well-being of its stakeholders as a priority.

“We know how much everyone has missed dining at Mang Inasal,” says Business Unit Head Jojo P. Subido. “As we work towards the gradual return of in-store dining, we make sure to put our stakeholders at ease by placing their welfare as our top priority. In instituting all these precautions, we kept in mind our customers’ needs and concerns so that they can enjoy the Mang Inasal experience once again—safely and comfortably. We look forward to welcoming you back to our stores.”

As of this writing, over 80 per cent of Mang Inasal stores around the country are open for dine-in.

\Meanwhile, customers from Metro Manila can continue enjoying Mang Inasal meals by placing their orders through #7-3333 or via Grab, Food Panda, and Lalamove. They can also place their orders through Jose, the Mang Inasal Chatbot in Facebook Messenger.

They can likewise go to selected Mang Inasal stores for takeout or for Park, Pickup and Go arrangements.