If you look closely enough, today’s landscape tells a rather unsettling and ironic story: hillsides and mountainous terrains are being shaved bare, while fertile farmlands are steadily turned into endless rows of solar panels—as if we can run a country entirely on sunshine and somehow expect...
Po-led food and beverage producer Century Pacific Foods Inc. (CNPF) expects to post double-digit growth in both sales and profits this year despite challenges stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. “It’s been a quite challenging second quarter, but we are still seeing double-digit...
The Philippines is expected to maintain its position as the world’s second-largest exporter of pineapples over the next decade on the back of rising demand from China, according to two international organizations. In a joint report published on Monday afternoon, June 29, the Organization for...
The National Food Authority (NFA) is embarking on a ₱184-million modernization of its grain quality testing system to reduce postharvest losses and strengthen the country’s food security. In a statement on Monday, June 29, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the NFA will upgrade...
As matcha continues to dominate in beverage popularity, most are starting to wonder where to find the ideal matcha drink in the metro. There are already several cafes and restaurants offering matcha, but what if the matcha craze came to your neighborhood instead? That’s exactly what the Matcha...
Ahead of the expected entry of a tropical storm into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday, June 20, that it has prepositioned 4.7 million family food packs and prepared over P4.4 billion worth of relief resources...
Many Filipinos don’t know where their food comes from or how it’s produced. There has been a push to make the food system more transparent, as this can help ensure that there is fairness in both producer compensation and consumer pricing. Enter Sinaya Seafood, a social enterprise that helps...
The Philippines is expected to expand its meat imports to a record high of more than 1.7 million metric tons in carcass weight equivalent (MT-CWE) this year to supplement domestic production, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In its latest Food Outlook...
ROME (AP) — The United Nations’ food agencies warned Wednesday that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, with conflict, funding shortages and climate shocks pushing millions closer to famine. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World...
ILOILO CITY — Around 90 Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets allegedly fell victim to food poisoning in Iloilo on Wednesday night, June 17. They were taken to the hospital after exhibiting symptoms of vomiting and stomach ache. The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO)...
If there’s one memory I will always cherish from my visit to Spain in 2024, it would be my day in Palma de Mallorca. There are two ways to enjoy this coastal city. The first is by exploring its Moorish-influenced labyrinthine Old Town with its stunning Gothic architecture. The second is by...
The Philippines has once again earned global recognition after Filipina chef Rhoda Magbitang was crowned the winner of “Top Chef” Season 23, one of America 's most prestigious culinary competitions. Competing against some of the industry 's most talented chefs, the Hawaii-based...
