Once upon a time, the terno, barong tagalog, and other Filipiniana pieces were dedicated to be worn only for formal events. The terno, specifically, almost went out of style. But through the modern visions of designers and brands, the butterfly sleeves and the overall sense of wearing local...
Authorities have intercepted a container van loaded with allegedly undeclared onions and carrots with an estimated worth of P7,860,300 in Tondo, Manila. Photo: PCG In a statement Friday, Jan. 7, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the undeclared agricultural products were seized during a...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized more than P20 million worth of carrots and onions at Port of Subic in its continuing crackdown against smuggled agricultural products. BOC Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz said the intercepted agricultural products arrived in the country on Dec. 1 and were...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan A couple of weeks ago, the internet was abuzz with the report that Jeyrick Sigmaton, aka Carrot Man, won an acting award at the International Film Festival Manhattan 2021 in New York for his performance in the film, “Dayas.” It’s his first acting award, which is...
Jeyrick Sigmaton Jeyrick Sigmaton, whose face launched a million clicks on social media, admitted he was surprised to win an acting award for his debut film, "Dayas." And it's not just an award - it's an international recognition given by the International Film Festival Manhattan 2021 in New York....
He starred in the short film ' Dayas ' Jeyrick Sigmaton, who rose to fame as “Carrot Man,” has definitely become more than just an internet sensation. The shy and humble actor from the Cordilleras just recently made a name for himself overseas as he won the Best Actor award for the Short Film...
Lawmakers from the House of Representatives have called for an investigation, in aid of legislation, on the proliferation of smuggled carrots and other vegetables in local markets. (Pixabay) The Makabayan bloc compose of representatives of the Bayan Muna, Gabriela, ACT Teachers and Kabataan Party...
A pro-science consumer advocacy group has called on commercial establishments in the country to help make the proposed "vaccine passes" feel like a reward to people who have made the choice to get inoculated from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). An elderly woman being administered a COVID-19...
The government is planning to include the new nutribun made with carrots in its national feeding program for young school children. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Nograles/Facebook) According to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, the enhanced variety of nutribun, now made more nutritious, could...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) officially launched Wednesday, April 28, its newly developed enhanced nutribun carrot variant. Enhanced Nutribun Carrot Variant (Photo from the Facebook page of Department of Science and Technology-Food and...
