Several restaurants and shops in the Philippines offer special freebies and discounts to encourage voter participation during election periods. On election day, voters can present their inked finger to avail of these offers. Starbucks Philippines participates in these initiatives by providing a free upsize on any handcrafted beverage at all branches in the Philippines upon presentation of an inked finger. Other participating brands include Serenitea, which offers a 20% discount on large-sized drinks; Super Bowl of China, providing a 10% discount on dine-in orders; and Pan de Manila, giving a free one-piece big pandesal. Additional election day offers include a 20% discount at Salvatore Cuomo Café, a free classic donut with a large coffee purchase at Dunkin', a free glass of Coke at Botejyu, a classic Hero Sandwich for P99 at Shakey's, and free fries and iced tea at Zark's Burgers. Domino’s Pizza offers a 50% discount on selected pizzas from May 12 to 16, and IKEA Philippines provides a discount from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on election day.
Starbucks Rewards members can access various benefits, including free refills of hot or iced brewed coffee and tea during the same day in-store visits at participating locations. Exclusions apply to Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, Iced Tea Lemonade, Flavored Iced Tea, and Starbucks Refreshers base. Members may also receive early or extended access to certain promotions and offers, such as special menu items or discounts at participating stores. Personalized offers and coupons are distributed via email, the app, or physical mail, requiring opt-in for promotional and marketing communications. These offers may be customized based on purchase behaviors and preferences, including periodic discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise, or opportunities to earn Bonus Stars.
The Starbucks Rewards program offers different rewards based on Star redemption tiers, which may vary by location and country and are subject to change at Starbucks' discretion. In the United States, the tiers are as follows: - 25 Stars may be redeemed for beverage modifiers such as an added espresso shot or added syrup or sauce, up to a maximum value of $1 pre-tax. These are only available as customizations to a base beverage order and cannot be redeemed standalone. - 100 Stars may be redeemed for one of the following: hot brewed coffee or hot steeped tea, iced brewed coffee or iced brewed tea, a bakery item (e.g., cake pop or cookie), a packaged snack (e.g., popcorn or potato chips), a Cold Siren Logo Plastic To-Go Cup (24 oz only), or a Siren Logo Plastic Hot Cup (16 oz only). Exclusions include Clover brewed coffee, Starbucks Reserve coffee, packaged lunch items, and all other reusable cups and tumblers. Bakery items include a maximum of two spreads, and brewed tea includes a maximum of four tea bags. - 200 Stars may be redeemed for any handcrafted beverage (e.g., latte or Frappuccino blended beverage) or any hot breakfast item (e.g., breakfast sandwich or oatmeal). All beverages must be standard menu-sized, and hot breakfast items include a maximum of two toppings. - 300 Stars may be redeemed for one packaged salad or lunch sandwich, one packaged protein box, or one packaged coffee item (e.g., whole bean coffee). Packaged coffee availability varies by store location. - 400 Stars may be redeemed for one select merchandise item or one packaged Starbucks Reserve coffee item (e.g., whole bean Starbucks Reserve coffee), up to a maximum value of $20 pre-tax.
Promotional Bonus Stars are awarded as described in applicable offers and are subject to additional terms. Offers may be modified, suspended, or terminated without notice and are void where prohibited by law. Other restrictions may apply. Eligible customers may earn Stars through partnership programs with business partners, which have separate terms. Starbucks does not operate these programs and is not responsible for them. Determinations of eligibility are at Starbucks' and its partners' discretion. Stars may be earned in fractional amounts based on purchase value, but not on guest checkouts. If multiple payment methods are used, Stars are earned based on the rate for each method.
The Starbucks Philippines app allows users to pay in-store and earn rewards. It is available for iPhone and is free to download. The app may use data to track users across other companies' apps and websites, including purchases, usage data, and diagnostics. Data linked to the user includes purchases, financial information, contact information, and identifiers. Data not linked includes location, usage data, and diagnostics.
Conclusion
The provided source material focuses on voter promotions in the Philippines, including Starbucks' election day offers, and details of the Starbucks Rewards program in the United States. Key takeaways include the availability of free upsizes at Starbucks Philippines for voters, various redemption tiers for Stars in the U.S. program, and benefits such as free refills and personalized offers. These opportunities allow consumers to access freebies and discounts through specific eligibility criteria, such as voter verification or membership enrollment.