CEBU CITY – A regulatory body will be created to supervise the preservation of Chocolate Hills in Bohol. Gov. Aris Aumentado will push for the creation of the body as he expressed dismay over the construction of a resort within Chocolate Hills in the town of Sagbayan. AUMENTADO (left). (FB) The...
Senator Cynthia Villar on Thursday, March 14 said she is keen on filing a resolution seeking an investigation into the reported construction of illegal structures within the vicinity of the Chocolate Hills, a protected area and major tourist attraction. “The Committee on Environment...
Sen. Nancy Binay filed on Wednesday, March 13, a resolution seeking to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation related to the reported construction of structures within the vicinity of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. (Screenshot from the video of Ren The Adventurer) In filing Senate Resolution 967,...
Photo courtesy: Screenshots from Ren The Adventurer (FB) Amid the netizens’ uproar over the presence of a resort in the middle of the iconic Chocolate Hills in Bohol, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Wednesday, March 13, that a...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa supported the custom of giving chocolates to loved ones on Valentine’s Day by citing their health benefits, but emphasized the need of choosing the darker and more bitter variety. (Pixabay) "Chocolate stimulates neurotransmitters in our brain's...
Saloy Organic Farmers Association (SOFA), a small group of cacao farmers based in Davao City, brought pride to the Philippines by winning the 2023 Cacao of Excellence Silver Award at the prestigious Cacao of Excellence Award. The ceremony happened in Amsterdam during CHOCOA 2024, an annual...
Marvi and Rogen, owners of Anitu Food Forest. (Anitu Food Forest) Marvi Rafael Montecillo and Rogen Montecillo, a husband and wife team, are the driving force behind the remarkable Anitu Food Forest. This passionate pair is on a mission to redefine sustainable farming and leave a positive...
 Prolific fruiting of cacao. (Royal Cocoa Farm) Cacao, often referred to as the "food of the gods," has a rich history in the Philippines, with its cultivation dating back centuries. This tropical country boasts a climate and soil conditions ideal for growing high-quality cacao beans. In recent...
Calling all chocoholics! The first, biggest, and grandest World Chocolate Fair in the Philippines has concluded its fourth time after a remarkable five-day event that happened from July 5 to 9, 2023, at the Main Atrium of S Maison at Conrad Manila. (from l-r): S Maison Mall Manager Carolyn Agbayani,...
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – The world's biggest chocolate makers are failing on promises to improve pay for farmers in major cocoa producer Ghana despite strong profits, charity Oxfam said in a report on Thursday. It said earnings for US companies Hershey, Mars and Mondelez in addition to...
BACOLOD CITY – A nine-year-old boy died after he allegedly choked on a chocolate candy while in school in Barangay Zone 4, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Friday, April 14. A GRADE 2 pupil died after he allegedly choked on a chocolate candy at his school in Barangay Zone 4, Cadiz City, Negros...
When it comes to Filipino cuisine, people can always expect something new depending on where they dine. Restaurants always have a modern take on local eats, while home cooks have their special ways of preparing them through recipes that have been passed down to them by their loved ones. A perfect...
