Sunday, February 3, 2019
Friday, February 1, 2019
Merzci
MERZCI is the trade name of CM & SONS FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. It is the leading bread and food
pasalubong producer in Bacolod City and the island of Negros. It carries a wide array of product
lines, namely, BAKESHOP, FAST FOOD, PASALUBONG, and PURIFIED WATER.
The company maintains optimum standards in its manufacturing processes and is constantly updating
and improving its product lines. Along with its constant improvements, it strives to deliver customer
satisfaction by bringing the highest “Value for Money” to its customers.
In 2014, following its trademark application with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPO)
, the trade name got updated from Merci to Merzci. With the update in the name, came the upgrades
and improvements of the company to produce better products and services to its customers. Thus,
launching the brand in October 2014 as “The New and Improved MERZCI”. The addition of the letter
Z in the name signifies that the company has been gearing up and focusing on targeting the
GENERATION Z as the main market of its products and services. Customers can expect more from
the company in the succeeding years – new products, more branches, improved customer service,
and new ways to experience, share, and be part of MERZCI.
As of Jan 2018, the company is manned by a 1, 600-strong workforce more or less, with each
department effectively working together to produce and maintain quality products for its customers.
CORPORATE VISION
Merzci will be a TOP LEADING BRAND in the Philippine Bakery Industry in Bakeshop and Pasalubong
that is aggressively present NATIONWIDE serving quality and reasonably-priced products.
COMPANY MISSION
The company aims to continually provide its consumers with the highest quality products and services
to maximize their money’s worth:
· By opening outlets and satellites hubs in key towns and cities in the Philippines.
· By hiring and training qualified and competent employees.
· By delivering high quality products with the best value for money.
· By using state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing equipment and practices.
· By being innovative with current trends in the national and global markets.
· By broadening reach through traditional and non-traditional channels.
COMPANY ROOTS
CM & Sons Food Products, Inc. was established as a family enterprise in 1995 in Bacolod City,
Negros Occidental. Its products are marketed under the trade name “Merci” a French word meaning
“thank you”. Though the trade name is undergoing a rebranding process from Merci to Merzci, the
company still believes that it will remain competitive in the food market.
Merzci started as a small bakery, supplying breads to a single store at the Libertad Market. Eventually,
its popularity became undeniable due to a growing satisfied customer pool. With its high quality
breads at affordable prices, combined with aggressive marketing strategies and the ingenuity of youth,
it did not take long for the company to establish its own branches around the city and supply products
to satellite dealers all over the province.
Merzci also evolved into a fast food restaurant serving scrumptious and affordable snacks and
short-order meals for people on the go.
Complementing its food line, it diversified its business interests in 2003 with the introduction of its
bottled purified water brands distributed around Negros Island, namely MERCI PURIFIED DRINKING
WATER and VITALIFE PURIFIED DRINKING WATER. Despite competition from national brands, the
two brands successfully sliced a big share in the province’s purified water market in only a few
months’ time and up to present. The water brand is also expected to follow suit in the rebranding of its
trade name.
The success of CM & Sons Food Products, Inc. may very well be attributed to its ability to cope with
the emergence of new markets and opportunities.
In January 2005, CM & Sons launched its newest line – MERZCI PASALUBONG TREATS, to cater to
the growing tourist and balikbayan crowd that regularly come to the province. The pasalubong treats
have gained a massive “suki” consumer crowd that prompted the company to open its first pasalubong
center in Singcang, Bacolod City in September 2005. This branch is only about five minutes away
from the old Bacolod Airport which, at that time, gained a wide acceptance among the locals and
travelers alike. Seven months later, a second pasalubong center emerged in Mandalagan in April 2006,
which now caters mainly to travelers leaving the city on the way to the north of the island. In 2008,
when the New Bacolod-Silay Airport was opened to the public a new branch conveniently located at the
Departure Area was opened for its customers who are always on the go. And, most recently last
February of 2013, BREDCO Branch was established to cater to Iloilo-Panay travelers making it a point
that, indeed, Merzci will always be a part of a traveler’s Bacolod experience.
For more than two decades, the company has produced quality products from breads to pastries to
Visayan delicacies to short order meals and even purified water. Products are made available in the
different branches and dealers in the Negros Island, Panay, even reaching as far as Tuguegarao City in
the North, Zamboanga City, Manila, and Cebu. Some products are also exported by distributors to
Canada, the USA, and other parts of the world.
Believing in the power of advertising and promotions, the company employs various media exposures
such as television, radio, print, and even social media to reach its varied target markets. Special events
such as concerts, tourism and sports events, and other special activities are also considered by the
company as avenues to reach new markets.
MERZCI
Negros Occidental Dynamic Growth (Model Entrepreneur) Awardee
Merzci Bakeshop, Merzci Pasalubong Treats, Merci Purified Drinking Water and Vitalife Purified Drinking
Water produced by C.M. & Sons Food Products, Inc. received the Dynamic Growth (Model
Entrepreneur) Award presented by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) in
its Achievement Awards for 2011.
In the awarding ceremony at the L’Fisher Hotel last September 17, 2011, MERZCI was recognized as
one of the best performing businesses in Negros Occidental. The award was presented to Mr. Jonathan
Lo, President and CEO of C.M. & Sons Food Products, Inc.
The awarding ceremony was preceded by a luncheon with Vice President Jejomar Binay, Governor
Alfredo G. MaraƱon, Jr., Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia, Bacolod Rep. Anthony Golez, 3rd District Rep.
Albee Benitez and 4th District Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer.
In over two decades of manufacturing breads, pastries, pasalubong treats, and purified drinking water in
Negros Occidental and other parts of the country, MERZCI has risen to become a leading food
manufacturer in the region.
OTHER PRECIOUS AWARDS RECEIVED
2005 National Shoppers’ Choice Annual Awards
Merci Pasalubong Treats: No. 1 Pinoy Delicacies Manufacturer (National)
2005 National Shoppers’ Choice Annual Awards
Merci Purified Drinking Water: No. 1 Water Delivery Service (Negros Occidental)
2005 National Shoppers’ Choice Annual Awards
Merci Bakeshop: No. 1 Bakeshop (Negros Occidental)
A Sea of Zs: Sino may Z? MERZCI!
A sea of “Zs” exploded at the 35th Masskara Festival at Bacolod’s Lacson Tourism Strip last October
16-19, 2014.
Launching the New and Improved MERZCI, Bacolod’s favorite pasalubong center, bakeshop, and fast
food brought four nights of hyperfun – live band music, games, prizes, and dances – to festival guests
through nightly live shows.
A giant mirror ball, red and yellow confetti, and two sky dancers ushered in guests to the MERZCI stage.
The unveiling of the Z in MERZCI was performed by the mysterious yellow MERZCI Man and assisted
by CM and Sons Marketing Manager for PR & Events Femmy Lee Magbanua and Branding Officer
Lovelle Bellocillo.
Hosts Gerhard Krystoppher Pagunsan and John Gilbert Arceo, ably assisted by MERZCI Marketing
Manager Femmy Lee Magbanua and the MERZCI Dancers, led contestants in the iconic games Siopao
Eating Contest and Barquillos Relay. More contestants won MERZCI treats in pasalubong boxes with
games like Bring Me, Pinaka-, and the Longest Z. Members from the dancing audience who did the
MERZCI SIGN with their hands won customized MERZCI t-shirts. Those who had the letter Z in their
names went home with customized MERZCI golf umbrellas.
Festival guests grooved to live music from Batukada de Negros, Aire Band, and 11th hour Band as
freebies were tossed to the audience. The last night of the show was graced by 2014 Masskara Queen
1st Runner-up and Miss Merzci Riah Angelica De Ocampo. Right beside the MERZCI stage, the biggest
Masskara Festival PHOTOWALL offered FREE photo-taking to locals and tourists.
Meanwhile, the mysterious yellow MERZCI Man cavorted along Lacson Street, gamely posed with locals
and tourists and did a surprise appearance at the Masskara Love Dance.
MERCI PURIFIED DRINKING WATER & VITALIFE PURIFIED DRINKING WATER
Complementing its food line, Merzci diversified its business interests in 2003 with the introduction of its
bottled water brands distributed around Negros Island.
The purified drinking water undergoes a start of the art MULTI-STEP PROCESS that includes Softening,
Reverse Osmosis, Carbon and Micron Filtration, UV Light Treatment, and Ozonation to ensure clean
and safe drinking water to its consumers.
TECHNOLOGY & SANITATION
CM & Sons uses semi-automatic food machinery and premium food ingredients to maintain its standards
and achieve a more efficient workflow during production.
The company follows strict implementation of hygienic practices among its workforce and sanitary
practices in the workplace, living up to its FDA-approved status. Every product is diligently packed and
checked for safe storage and consumption.
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Sunday, January 13, 2019
Hot As Hell But Truly Heavenly Comforting - The Fiery Style Southwoods

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We were really blessed to be here! |
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It is really better to light a candle but to share one's light even if you too have the struggle to keep it burning is marvelous to see... ( being blessed and being the blessing) |
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Sir Mat as he holds the coins to be showered in every corners of the resturant |
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I will dropped dead with awesome CHILI CHOCOLATE FUDGE! Hot as Summer but Cool as Winter... with bits of Heavenly chocolate fudge |
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THE BEST TOWER OF NACHOS IN TOWN!!! It was presented to us with such amusing show!... with all those nachos with bits of flavorful beefy ground meat... avocado (guacamole)... olives... cheese... bell pepper... You will love this nachos as Fiery Style says IT IS THE BEST IN TOWN! |
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The Galleon of Bones is consist of ribs, wings and pig's knuckles with nachos and all the dippings... the presentation itself should be always on your table everytime you visit FIERY STYLE SOUTHWOODS |
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The Hearty Tortilla Soup... Tomato based soup with chicked and bits of chips... I can still can imagine the taste of this soup! you will really love to have a second serving of this! (I really wish mama have one of this...) |
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The wings as part of the Galleon of Bones! |
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The El Familia... very mouth watering as soon as it lands on our table... the smokey flavor lingers as you take every bite of it... the herbs and spice were just right with its juiciness burst in your mouth... you will real want more and more of this! |
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This Dip Rib Eye Steak is a winner! Served with smashed potatoes... grilled half tomato... onions and mushroom... one serving is good for 2 person indeed! |
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The Baconator!!! You will really want to take home this baby but no way! This burger will never reached your house. Really something that would want to have right away! |
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The Lord of the Wings! You will love this on your table!!! I love the crispiness outside and the moist soft meat of every wings that slides down... I love the cheese dipping sauce! |
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The succulent pig's knuckles in the Galleon of Bones... Super duper melt in your mouth! |
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FIERY STYLE SOUTHWESTERN FLAMING GRILL RESTAURANT at SOUTHWOODS MALL by MEGAWORLD is now OPEN to AMUSE YOU of everything you want in Mexican Food |
Monday, November 26, 2018
Dormitels Dormitels for Kuripotbels
Kuripot ka ba tulad ko? There's a place for beh this is it ! ! ! Sa lalawigan ng kababayan kong Pilipinas nandito ang pwesto para satin . . .
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Eco Hotel Announces Chinampa Taqueria Grand Opening in Tagaytay
Eco Hotel is excited to announce the opening of its third restaurant venture, Chinampa Taqueria. The green hotel chain has recently been trying its luck in the food industry, with this Mexican restaurant as its latest brainchild. The grand opening is set on October 31st, 2018 at 6 PM in Cabins by Eco Hotel, Tagaytay.
Chinampa is the first passion project by Chef Elgin Alonso upon returning to the Philippines. Elgin was previously the Sous Chef at the Ritz Carlton Dubai, and came back home to Manila earlier this year. He wanted to introduce authentic Mexican cuisine to the Filipino palette, and after surveying the Tagaytay food scene discovered that this was exactly what was missing.
The roof deck at Cabins by Eco Hotel provides a quaint and unique location for this taqueria, with its unobstructed view of Taal lake and an open-air set up to enjoy the chilly Tagaytay weather. It’s a great way to enjoy classic Mexican dishes, such as soft tacos and burritos. Appetizers like Nachos and Chili Dynamite match perfectly with a cold beer.
Food is prepared fresh daily by Chef Elgin, as he also caters to the in-house guests. Chinampa offers Huevos Rancheros, a Mexican breakfast staple, for that extra authentic kick. The taqueria is open for lunch and dinner as well, Tuesdays to Sundays.
Eco Hotel would like to invite everyone to join us in opening Chinampa this Halloween! We will have live acoustic performances by popular local bands Lenses, Hilera and Autotelic. For only PHP 150 entrance fee, guests will get a free beer and unlimited nachos while supplies last.
For details and reservations, please visit www.ecohotels.com.ph or contact Millie Manahan, at 0927 673 7674..
Follow Chinampa on Facebook and Instagram @chinampaph. We hope to see you there! Andale, andale!
About Eco Hotel Philippines
Eco Hotel Philippines is a company that is passionate about conservation, preservation, and protection of our environment. As a green service hotel, Eco Hotels ensures that Eco-friendly processes are implemented from construction to day-to-day operations. This is aligned with its advocacy of minimizing its impact on the environment while imparting practices of sustainability to their staff and guests.
We aim at implementing eco-tourism principles, the protection of the environment and its eco system, preservation of the natural and cultural heritage; to benefit the immediate community where it stands; by educating and giving employment to the locals and effectively convey the message to our guests that each one can be a part of the same mission to protect their environment.
For partnerships, please email us at marketing@ecohotels.com.ph.
Keep up to date by following us on social media: Facebook.com/ecohotelph and IG: ecohotelph.