Hi, Renxkyoko Iglesias here, musing again.
Okay, I was supposed to post this on Valentine’s Day, but , well, I had been busy these past few days…… Heck, it was Valentine’s week, folks…… * crickets *
Anyways, I am actually posting a Jollibee Valentine’s Day commercial on here, a series of 3, and I really think they are worth watching.
Jollibee is the McDonald’s of the Philippines…..more popular , too….. and this fast food/ hamburger/fried chicken joint already has quite a number of franchises here in the US….. here in our city, there are at least 4. In Southern Ca, and New York , they are everywhere.
I highly doubt it’s a friendly business rivalry in the Philippines.
As I said, these are TV commercials in the Philippines, but are super duper trending on Facebook.
Curious ? Click the videos. Take note, it’s a commercial, and that means, just one minute per commercial ? You can spare 3 minutes for all 3, right ? Ugh….. should have posted this on Valentine’s day.
Oh, and check out my anime/manga/video games website at http://2megaworthitwordpresscomblog.wordpress.com/
Thank you for reading ! ! !
Am a Molecular Microbiology student, love to read books, and I play the violin. 
dreamsending
renxkyoko
renxkyoko's space 
Posted by Sreejit Poole on February 16, 2017 at 7:07 am
Ohhhhh my God, you’re killing me. The flower petal one totally had me crying.
Posted by renxkyoko on February 16, 2017 at 8:03 am
I know, right. I thought the kid was just going to surprise the Mom for Dad who’d be late….. wow, I didn’t see it coming. Sheesh, it’s a HAPPY Valentine’s Day ? * sniffs *
Posted by Peng Garing on February 16, 2017 at 7:20 am
Just watched the vow. Oo nga sobrang trending nung tatlo.
Posted by renxkyoko on February 16, 2017 at 8:05 am
I watched it before V-Day….. I should have posted it before or on the day itself.
How come the theme is so sad ? Jollibee ! Why ?
Posted by Peng Garing on February 16, 2017 at 8:20 am
Haha. The same reaction everywhere. Sad but many people love it – secretly. 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on February 16, 2017 at 8:35 am
The commercials were well- done….. can’t believe these are fast food commercials, ha ha ha.
Posted by disperser on February 16, 2017 at 7:51 am
Most of them, I could see coming . . . and wasn’t happy about it.
Are tragic characters a staple of Philippine’s culture?
Posted by renxkyoko on February 16, 2017 at 8:00 am
I’ve seen quite a few Philippine movies, and I tell you, they are not shy offing main characters. ~_~
Drama….. this is the staple of Philippine culture….. also, que sera, sera, what will be , will be. Also, ” Bahala na “, which I cannot translate….. but it’s something like, “whatever “.
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on February 16, 2017 at 10:25 am
Yeah, like most every ad I’ve seen from East Asia, they are either funny or sad. I cried during most of these. Also wondered if you dressed like most of the girls. Had to do that to keep from crying.
Posted by renxkyoko on February 16, 2017 at 5:48 pm
If you’re referring to the second commercial , ” Crush ” , the scene is supposed to be the ’80’s…… then at the end, there’s an Alumni Homecoming for Mass communications graduates , 1980. The 2 main characters are already grandparents.
Believe it or not, the women there are fashionable, yuppy- like, but because of the hot weather, majority wear jeans and t-shirts, for shopping and school.
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on February 16, 2017 at 5:56 pm
It’s like that in China as well, though in Hong Kong you see women dressed up in slacks and heels even during the hottest days. The younger women are in tees and shorts for the most part, however.
Posted by renxkyoko on February 16, 2017 at 7:32 pm
I’m craving Jollibee right now. * I guess I’ll be crying while munching on fries. waaaaa ! *
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on February 16, 2017 at 7:45 pm
Now if I send the kids to Manila, I know where they’ll eat.
Posted by aysabaw on February 17, 2017 at 2:53 am
Jollibee has budget for ads ha ha ha ha
Posted by renxkyoko on February 17, 2017 at 4:20 am
As if ! Ha ha ha Oh wait, I heard McDonald’s is fighting back with similar ads. Maybe , this time, the girl in the wedding will get offed, he he he. Just kidding. Ugh, that ad is totally effed up. lol
Posted by aysabaw on February 17, 2017 at 5:40 am
ha ha ha let’s see what McDonald’s will come up with LOL
Posted by renxkyoko on February 18, 2017 at 3:04 pm
* whispers * I just noticed….. the girls like the mestizo type.
I’d jump in the ads , and take the guys myself, especially the glasses guy. Ha ha ha ha Kidding.
Posted by aysabaw on February 18, 2017 at 3:06 pm
Ha ha ha….oh no…i like the groom…he looks moreno *__* is he? Or am I color blind haha
Posted by renxkyoko on February 18, 2017 at 3:15 pm
Not the color, girl.
The groom is mestizo. the friend-zoned guys are native- looking.
Posted by aysabaw on February 18, 2017 at 3:20 pm
Hahahaha ok yeah he is a mestizo lol
Posted by andy1076 on February 17, 2017 at 6:15 am
Where they can’t beat that stupid fat happy bee bwaahhahha!!! awesome!!!! XD XD
Posted by renxkyoko on February 18, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Ha ha…. loving that , too. ” Honesty in advertising. “
Posted by renxkyoko on February 18, 2017 at 3:05 pm
I mean, Truth in advertising. Whoops.
Posted by andy1076 on February 18, 2017 at 3:37 pm
The best example 😄😄
Posted by bacardi gold on February 17, 2017 at 9:18 am
Yes, it made my eyes wet!
Posted by renxkyoko on February 18, 2017 at 1:58 pm
Same here, and I was like , ” Awwwww ! ” then…. ” wait…… whaaaaat ? ” Ha haha
Posted by bacardi gold on February 18, 2017 at 2:38 pm
🙂 …. 🙂
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on February 17, 2017 at 10:03 am
My coworkers really wish we have one in my town. Most worked at jollibees 😂
Posted by renxkyoko on February 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm
If there was one in your town, it would be your rival…. ha ha ha ha .
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on February 18, 2017 at 7:17 pm
yes it would ha ha
Posted by Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC on February 17, 2017 at 11:34 am
So touching – all of them. Thanks for posting – posting later gave me more time to find it, actually.
Good to read McDonald’s is planning to compete with similar commercials. Ours could use an upgrade to a bit of love and tenderness and less rap and “booty” – or action fight scenes. Maybe the ad agencies will take the hint!
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!”
Posted by renxkyoko on February 18, 2017 at 2:18 pm
Actually, McDonald’s in the Philippines has put out similar heartwarming ads, with happy endings. ( very cheesy, lol ) . Jollibee’s though is like , ” Really, Jollibee ? ” No matter the ” what the heck ” reactions, viewers have taken noticed and I guess that’s what counts.
It’s cultural, as well. Filipinos are very sentimental.
Posted by Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC on February 18, 2017 at 9:49 pm
Well, they worked on me, and I’ve been accused of being a “card-carrying WASP.” (White, AngloSaxon Protestant). Maybe I’m really Filipino?
My grandparents were stationed in Manilla for a time — but my mother was conceived and born in the States, so that is probably is unlikely. 🙂
xx,
mgh
Posted by Gias Pora on February 18, 2017 at 3:56 am
McDonald’s had always been successful in almost every country it penetrates, but somehow, they couldn’t crack the Jollibee code…. one of the few countries McDonald’s couldn’t conquer. a classic case of a global giant vs a home-grown company, albeit in this instance the latter dominates.
Jollibee’s success is a testament to its deep understanding of the Filipino psyche, as shown in these ads. Well done, tnx for sharing.
Posted by renxkyoko on February 18, 2017 at 2:26 pm
Indeed. Filipinos are very emotional and sentimental. Jollibee’s admakers hit it, right on target. By the way, do you know that McDonald’s Philippines had to make a request to the top honchos here in the US to allow McDonald’s Phil to tweak the burger recipe just a bit ? McDonald’s is pure beef patty, nothing less, nothing more. Jollibee adds some ingredients to the beef that cater to Filipinos’ palate.
Posted by Gias Pora on February 18, 2017 at 3:27 pm
A new learning for me! Somehow I thought McDo is more than just a beef patty – also had fillers and unwanted chemicals and preservatives….. but yes, Jollibee is emotionally connected to our culture. Thanks!
Posted by chichis2016 on February 19, 2017 at 12:26 pm
Jollibee ads are so sweet and some are heartbreaking… but I’m not affected at all… except for the “date” commercial..
Posted by mrphilippines1974pinoytraveler on March 29, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Some of my friend here are inviting me on Japanese restaurant for lunch but I insist that I’m craving for their palabok .
Posted by renxkyoko on March 29, 2017 at 4:13 pm
You should try to eat at a buffet in the Philippines. We had one at Vikings. Amazing food ! ( There’s palabok, I think ) Though I actually like the palabok at Jollibee.
Posted by mrphilippines1974pinoytraveler on March 29, 2017 at 9:34 pm
I been there twice , the one near mall of Asia and like their roast beef .
Posted by Kurian on June 26, 2017 at 12:01 am
I lived in Philippines and can relate
Posted by renxkyoko on June 26, 2017 at 2:39 am
I love these ads !
Posted by etravelersclub on April 6, 2023 at 8:50 am
Nice to come by your blog to read yours 🙂 have been all over Philippines – the music loving people. Welcome to visit my blog and enjoy my travel journeys including the Philippines. Bliss