The Food Stamp Program is a government flagship initiative, which was launched on July 18, 2023, as fully digitalized DSWD program that aims to combat involuntary hunger by providing food augmentation to the bottom one million households based on Listahanan 3, who are classified as belonging to the...
Although fishermen make substantial contributions to high-quality fish catches, they live in a community where malnutrition is prevalent due to food insecurity, a researcher at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) pointed out. (Pixabay) In a Teleradyo Serbisyo interview on Thursday, Feb....
The Lunar New Year is also about strengthening family bonds and keeping traditions alive. There are the usual wearing of the lucky colors, gift-giving, making noises to ward off the bad spirits, and, of course, serving up the best feast. The thing is, food served during the Lunar New Year isn't...
Trends come and go but food is timeless. Often when we see trends in the food industry, they either become a permanent fixture or fade into obscurity once the trend dies down. In a special event entitled “Food Forward” at The Astbury in Makati City, San Miguel Foods culinary services manager...
Love comes in all forms and can be shown in different ways. That is what The Manila Hotel wants to spotlight this February with a special dinner concert in partnership with Children’s First One Thousand Days Coalition (CFDC). View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Manila Hotel...
With their mission to give their families and loved ones a better future, many Filipinos are left with no choice to hop on an airplane and find better jobs in another country. In a survey reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority released in October 2023, there are around 1.96 million...
Manila Prince Hotel rolls out its red carpet for VIPs—Very Important Pets that is. Recognizing the importance of four-legged companions, the hotel offers a Furry Friends Stay Free package. Under this exclusive package, the pet fee is waived, allowing guests to bring their beloved pet cats or dogs...
President Marcos will ramp up his efforts to ensure food security amid threats of El Niño as part of his administration's new brand of governance. In front of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos who attended the kick-off of Bagong Pilipinas (new Philippines) rally in Manila on Sunday, the...
Century Pacific Food Inc., one of the leading branded food and beverage companies in the Philippines, is increasing its renewable energy sources for its manufacturing plants to further reduce its carbon footprint. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the company said it is making...
Coffee time is set to become a little sweeter on Jan. 24 as Starbucks Philippines will double the government discounts on all its food and beverages on that day for the special members of the community. The coffee chain is treating senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), national...
With Filipino households facing hikes in rice prices, the Department of Science and Technology– Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) on Friday, Jan. 19, suggested finding affordable and nutritious alternatives. Photo from Unsplash According to the Expanded National Nutrition...
When it comes to classic sweet pairings, some of the things that come to mind are chocolates and strawberries. The combination of the two has been iterated in many confectionery creations, from candies and pastries to cakes and ice cream. Lucky for us here in the metro, we can enjoy the flavors of...
