A sweet, sweet treat!

Certain photos by Juan Montel Ice cream lovers, the long wait is over!

Baskin-Robbins opened its first store in the country to serve its well-loved ice cream flavors at the Upper Ground Floor of Central Square at Bonifacio Global City.

The event, hosted by Issa Litton, had over 200 guests who had the chance to indulge in the brand’s famous 31 ice cream flavors, a delicious range of custom ice cream cakes, frozen treats, beverages and ice cream sundaes.

Vice president for Dunkin’ Brands Baskin-Robbins (International) John Varghese said, “We are privileged and honored to bring Baskin-Robbins to the Philippines and to partner with IceDream Inc. It took us many years to look for a partner who has the capability, vision, passion and drive; and we saw those qualities in this company that strongly believes in the brand.”

Varghese, along with other Dunkin’ Brands Baskin-Robbins international executives Marc DaSilva and Vico Lamar, flew in to support IceDream Inc., the exclusive licensee in the Philippines. They also all came to share the good news that the world-famous ice cream brand plans to open more shops across the Philippines soon.

Joining them for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were IceDream Inc. president Michael Dargani and vice president for marketing  Nameeta Dargani with Taguig City Councilor Pammy Zamora.

A special segment also introduced a devout Baskin-Robbins fan Charmaine Villaruel, who pushed to bring the brand to the Philippines. As a reward, Baskin-Robbins gave her free ice cream for the rest of the year.

(Baskin-Robbins BGC opens from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Friday to Sunday. For more information, visit www.baskinrobbins.ph or facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph.) (Follow me on Instagram @pepperteehankee.)