San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) has replaced its long-time president, Francisco S. Alejo III, as chief operating officer (COO) with Emmanuel B. Macalalag effective Feb. 5, 2025. In a disclosure to the Philippine stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said Alejo, COO for SMFB’s food business, has...
Images from Freepik Having a small budget for your vacation doesn’t mean it will take away the fun or adventure from your next journey. If anything, it will help you appreciate the trip even more as you make do with what you have. For those of you running tight on expenses, here are some surefire...
The National Food Authority (NFA) announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that the rice buffer stocks it will disburse as part of the declaration of a food security emergency on rice could be purchased by consumers at ₱35 per kilo as early as this week. The Department of Agriculture (DA) declared the...
A GRAND VENUE Centro de Turismo Intramuros serves as a tourist hub and museum signifying the importance of the Walled City Bridging the gap between the Philippines’ rich past and bold future, the city of Intramuros invites visitors to imagine the experiences of historical heroes while...
OF PAST AND PRESENT Melbourne blends Victorian architecture with the pulse of a bustling city Because it’s not Sydney with the Opera House, nor Tokyo with its Disneylands, you can agree, in perfect harmony, that you're not here to tick off touristy items on a bucket list because you’ve...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) declared on Monday, Feb. 3, a food security emergency on rice as prices for the commodity remain stubbornly high. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the declaration was prompted by the "extraordinary” increase in local rice prices despite the...
Go Hotels Sales, Marketing and Reservations Team Go Hotels Manila Airport Road ushered in the Year of the Snake with a grand and lively Chinese New Year celebration on January 29, 2025. The event brought together hotel employees, valued guests, VIP clients, and media partners for a day...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is targeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, for the declaration of a food security emergency for rice amid persistently high prices of the staple Filipino food. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the agency is in receipt of the National Price Coordinating...
Tired of how things are going and need a fresh escape? If you find yourself dreaming about flying off to somewhere special, why not plan a perfect winter getaway to Dubai? As one of the most popular destinations in the world for Filipino tourists and workers with over 421,000 Filipinos...
OLD TOWN ROAD Binondo dates as far back as 1594 and is home to a large Filipino-Chinese community Binondo is widely known as the first Chinatown community, having been established as far back as 1594 by Spanish colonizers as a settlement for Chinese Catholics. Though it has been subject to...
Government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have been urged to strengthen regulation and coordination to ensure that consumer products, particularly those intended for children, remain safe. (Photo from Unsplash) In a statement issued Monday, Jan. 27, the United...
Image from Freepik As 2025 begins to take shape, many of us are emerging from the whirlwind of the holidays—a season of joy, connection, and perhaps a fair share of stress. While the new year often inspires fresh goals, it’s just as vital to hit pause and reset mentally before diving in....
