It's more than just a trend. What makes a good cup of coffee memorable? For some, it might be the taste or the rush of energy that they enjoy. Others, however, may talk about the memories, the inspiration, and other sentimental things that they get from their favorite sip of joe. Whatever your...
Before Jocelyn Mamar became a farmer, she was a highly successful palengke (wet market) entrepreneur. Jocelyn Mamar is the owner of John and Marga Nursery Farm, which has farms in Davao del Sur, Cavite, and Bacolod. While the farms grow coconut, mango, coffee, bananas, durian, mangosteen,...
NOMO – A Vista Lifestyle Center Malling is a national pastime, and albeit the short break we Filipinos had from strolling around carefree in these places thanks to the pandemic, there is no denying it—doing whatever it is that we do in malls is back, and with a vengeance. This is the stage...
By Daniel Jason M. Maches Sitting on a high mountain slope surrounded by lush forests and abundant water sources is a farm like no other. Visitors arriving for the first time may think of it as a jungle, especially with the diverse vegetation and numerous wildlife species such as colorful birds...
THE two suspects have their picture taken after their arrest. LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The Benguet Provincial Police Office and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera arrested a Grab driver and a coffee shop manager in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Puguis here Tuesday, July 19. The...
Having a sip of coffee is a personal experience. To some, it can be a reward for getting out of bed in the morning. For others, it's a perfect time to ruminate about life and everything in between. But whatever the reason that coffee drinkers have, one thing is for sure: A cup of joe shared with...
Reward yourself every day with the new Great Taste Supreme For many people, having a cup of coffee is a simple act of rewarding oneself. There’s that appetizing aroma, the comforting warmth, and the calmness surrounding the ritual of sitting down with a fresh cup. If you can relate, you’ll be...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos may be the presidential son, but he still wants to be treated like a normal congressman. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Contributed photo) Rep. Marcos was among the 59 participants Monday, July 4 of the second day of the executive course...
Figaro Coffee and Cebu Pacific have re-invigorated their partnership to serve an upscale blend of specialty coffee just for Cebu Pacific in-flight passengers. The Figaro Group said it is very proud to be partnering with the Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific, since they are both proudly...
‘BORACAY: A Paradise Reborn,’ a coffee table book featuring the rehabilitation work at world-famous Boracay Island. (EMB-6) ILOILO CITY – “Boracay: A Paradise Reborn,” a coffee table book featuring the rehabilitation efforts at world-famous Boracay Island, was launched here Thursday, June...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Two weeks ago, I sat down with Chit Juan, president of the Philippine Coffee Board to discuss the state of Philippine coffee, especially after two years of pandemic lockdown. Last week’s column focused on producers. Now, we focus on consumers. Even as Philippine coffee...
Figaro Coffee Group Inc. (FGC), one of the country’s rising food and beverage groups, is aiming to grow its network by 25 percent to 150 branches by the end of the year by expanding to untapped, high-demand areas in the country. Currently, FCG, which owns popular food brands Angel's Pizza, Figaro...