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Comfort in Every Bite: Snack Pairings for the Holiday Season

Cloud 9 12/02/2025 10:01:00 PM

Between holiday shopping, last-minute get-togethers, and the nonstop playlist of Christmas tunes, the days can start to blur in the best way possible. Good thing there’s always time for little pockets of comfort—the kind that can come from your favorite snacks. Whether it’s the cool morning breeze, a rainy afternoon, or a chill night in, these small moments call for big flavors and cozy bites that make the season extra satisfying.

This is your cue to grab your favorite snack pairings—sweet and savory duos that match every Ber month mood. Here’s how some well-loved goodies from Universal Robina Corporation (URC) can keep you company through the rush and make every bite feel like home.

For rainy afternoons: Warm and hearty with a crunchy twist

When the skies turn gray and the rain begins to pour, a cup of steaming Nissin Cup Noodles hits the spot. Its flavorful broth and soft noodles bring warmth and comfort in every sip. Pair it with a bag of Nova or Vcut for that extra crunch—because nothing beats the combo of hearty noodles and a satisfying, savory sidekick.

For movie nights or family bonding: Sweet meets savory

Nothing says cozy bonding time like a good movie and a snack spread to match. Enjoy the gooey caramel and chocolate goodness of Cloud 9 for a satisfying sweet treat. Then balance it out with Granny Goose Tortillos—a savory, crunchy contrast that keeps everyone reaching for more. It’s the kind of pairing that makes family nights twice as fun.

For afternoon merienda or study breaks: Flavorful comfort food

When you need something to power through a busy afternoon or to keep you company during study time, go for a hearty mix. A comforting bowl of Payless Instant Mami delivers the warmth and satisfaction of a home-cooked merienda, while a pack of Presto Peanut Butter Sandwich adds a nutty sweetness that hits the spot. It’s a duo that can fill you up—both body and mind.

The perfect finish: sweet, creamy, and refreshingly cool

After dinner, indulge in the sweet and chocolatey goodness of Cream-O cookies—just enough to satisfy your dessert cravings. Then top it off with a Maxx candy for that cool, fruity-fresh finish that leaves you refreshed and ready to unwind.

Whether it’s slurping noodles on a rainy afternoon, pairing sweet and savory treats for a cozy movie night, or savoring a fruity-fresh candy after dinner, these simple snack rituals can bring warmth and joy to every day during the hectic season leading up to the busy holidays.

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Laging Game with Your Favorite Candy na MAXX pinalakas with Vitamin C!

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As we transition to the new normal, the lockdown restrictions ease, allowing more people to slowly increase their activities outdoors. For an affordable price, the new MAXX Vitamin C can help with your body’s daily vitamin requirement. And with the occasional need to complete errands or work on-site, it’s good to have an added protection.

Laging Game with Your Favorite Candy na MAXX pinalakas with Vitamin C!

Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can get an added dose of vitamin C in a new, cool way with Maxx Vitamin C. Your favorite fruity-lamig sarap Maxx candy can now help give you the confidence to do your business in the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

A daily added protection for an affordable price is a definite win! Help yourself keep extra protected para laging game with any activity. MAXX Vitamin C has 75mg of Vitamin C — which is the recommended daily intake for adults. So, you not only get to enjoy its feel good fruity-lamig sarap taste from the perfect combination of Honey Lemon flavor and cooling menthol, but you also get the extra protection of Vitamin C for only PHP2 SRP. What makes MAXX Vitamin C even better is that it bursts with a Vitamin C powder fill for a unique and refreshing experience!

You can enjoy an added boost of Vitamin C even when you’re on-the-go with MAXX Vitamin C -- enjoy 100% MAXXimum Vitamin C that your body needs everyday. It’s available in a 7 pcs daily pack, or a 25 pcs pack. Find it at your nearest sari-sari stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstore. You can also order a pack or two at the official page of URC in both Lazada and Shopee.

With MAXX Vitamin C, you have another convenient way to help keep yourself protected – now you can #EnjoyVitCToTheMAXX everyday!

Make the most out of your day with MAXX Vitamin C – MAXXimum Vitamin C, MAXXimum coolness, and MAXXimum fruity flavor – for extra protection, extra coolness and extra confidence! Don’t forget to take your vitamins everyday with MAXX Vitamin C!

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Delightful facts about URC’s classic snacks

Blend 45 8/27/2021 09:58:00 AM

Filipinos love to eat. This appetite has turned classic Pinoy treats into go-to snacks to satisfy cravings and food habits. For some, these goodies not only satisfied their tastebuds, but have become part of life’s unforgettable moments.

The classic treats you’ve grown to love might just be some of Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) variety of food and drinks. Get to know more about these delightful goodies with these interesting facts!

Chiz Curls

Did you know that your fave childhood snack, Chiz Curls, is URC’s first branded snack product? And the kiddie characters in the packaging? They have names: Carl and Curlette! So, the next time you grab a bag of Chiz Curls, remember to say hi to them!

Chiz Curls is URC’s first branded snack product

Chippy

Since the 60s, the crowd-favorite Chippy has been part of barkada trips, recess moments, and weekends at home watching morning cartoons and anime. Good thing it’s always been such an affordable and yummy snack! Speaking of which, Jack 'n Jill named the snack Chippy because it was sold at a friendly price during its launch back then.

Launched in the 60s, Jack ‘n Jill Chippy Barbeque has been one of the staple snacks of Pinoys

Cream-O

Remember the hexagonal box filled with Cream-O you get after finishing all chores or doing great in school? Those were good times, indeed. History tells that the first Cream-O product URC released are the chocolate-coated cookie sandwiches packed in those iconic hexagonal boxes. These are now called Cream-O Premium, a limited-edition Cream-O variant. You can grab this, and many other cookie variants of Cream-O, in select stores nationwide.

Aside from its well-loved Vanilla flavor, Cream-O is has several cookie variants.

Great Taste Coffee

Great Taste Coffee has always been one of the Filipinos' go-to coffee brands. This popular coffee brand has many firsts in the Philippine coffee market, pioneering the 3-in-1 coffee mixes and Twin Packs. It is also the first to launch White coffee, a creamier coffee mix formulated to cater to the taste buds of coffee drinkers.

URC expands its portfolio of “firsts” by pioneering Great Taste White.

Blend 45

Speaking of coffee, did you know that Blend 45 was the largest-selling coffee brand in the market when it was launched in the 60s? For years, Blend 45 had the monicker “Pinoy Coffee”! So, why not make a mug and enjoy reminiscing the good old times with Blend 45?

Blend 45 is URC’s first coffee brand launched in the 60s

C2

Since its launch in 2006, the C2 brand has long been a well-loved ready-to-drink tea of Filipinos. But did you know that apart from the Philippines, there are also lots of C2 fans across Southeast Asia? It’s also quite popular in Vietnam! So, when traveling is allowed again and you get the chance to visit the country, make sure to grab a bottle of some of their unique C2 flavors while you enjoy the sights of your trip!

C2 is the first ready-to-drink tea beverage in the Philippine market.

Maxx

Are you busy with school or work? You can brighten up your day with enjoyable treats like Maxx Candy. It is one of URC’s first candy brands launched in 1993. And the late actor, Max Alvarado, was one of the first endorsers of Maxx.

URC launched candy brand Maxx in 1993

Nips

Filipinos are known to have a sweet tooth with a particular liking to chocolate. One of the go-to sweets of Pinoys is Nips. First launched in the 1960s, Nips is URC’s first branded chocolate. The name came from the reversed word spin, which is the first step in the manufacturing process of these candy-coated chocolate lentils.

Jack ‘n Jill Nips has been delighting chocolate lovers since the 60s.

Nova

Jack ‘n Jill’s Nova, the first locally manufactured multigrain snack in the Philippines, has made a name for itself amongst the healthy snacks available in the market. Each chip is made from 4 fiber-rich grains making it a delicious guilt-free snack so you can have as much as you want!

Fiber-rich snack Jack ‘n Jill Nova is the first multigrain snack in the Philippines.

Satisfy your cravings for these classic Pinoy snacks the next time you visit the supermarket near you. For a more convenient shopping experience, you can also order these online.

For 65 years, snack and beverage maker URC has been delighting Filipino consumers with good food choices. As an innovator, the company intends to always offer something fresh and delightful for everyone.

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