Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa was elated to find Filipino goodies in Don Quijote, a famous Japanese discount chainstore that can be found in Japan. (Photo from Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa via Twitter) Based on his tweet, the envoy seemed to be back home....
The Philippine summer months are typically from March to May, but this tropical country experiences the warm heat of the sun almost every month. As familiar as the heat is to the country, there’s only one brand that Filipinos trust when it comes to fruity and flavorful refreshments, and that’s...
Rowena Guanzon (MANILA BULLETIN) P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon is upset with the Marcos administration's intention of implementing a food stamps program, saying it shows just how deeply mired the country is in poverty. Guanzon aired her sentiments in a series of tweets Friday, May 26....
Newspapers, TV, and radio carry daily news about the spiraling prices of agricultural produce, such as rice, sugar, garlic and onions. The situation is no different for sources of protein—pork, chicken, and fish. Supply shortage has been pinpointed as the root cause of the price situation;...
As the brothers, Cold Storage President Marco Qua and Vice President Morris Qua cut the ribbon to the relaunch of their Banawe store location. There was an unmistakable wave of nostalgia that wafted through the premises, freezer displays, and vitrine cases. For it was some 35 years ago that their...
Known for its #RealFoodRealGood movement, Green Pastures restaurant has garnered a vast following of foodies thanks to its culinary creations made using organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Sadly, its mission of serving farm-to-table dishes is about to end as it announces its permanent clsure...
A good fine dining restaurant in the metropolis is no longer easy to find these days. I can think of only a handful, where I know I’ll leave happy and satisfied with the food, and the evidence of this is how long it’s been around. Many of these restaurants are owned and run by former foreign...
No one can deny the beauty of the sun setting in Manila. The way its fiery tones meet the deep blue of the bay is just magic, making it one of the go-to spots for anyone looking for a respite from the urban chaos. But in Solaire Resort, Manila’s premier integrated resort destination, witnessing...
A more enjoyable “finger-lickin’-good” experience awaits at the newly opened KFC Cayetano Blvd. branch in Taguig City. The free-standing drive-thru store is located at the APASI Corporate Center, Cayetano Blvd. (formerly Levi Mariano Ave.), Brgy. Ususan. It also has two stories of dining area...
M'LANG, North Cotabato (PNA) – Thirty of the 45 students at the Palma Perez Elementary School here were discharged from the hospital after allegedly being poisoned by the “maruya” (banana fritters) they took for snacks on Monday, May 22. MARUYA (Wikipedia) Dr. Jun Sotea, municipal health...
It is an understatement to say that summer in the Philippines is intense. And when the heat becomes unbearable, many Filipinos cool down with their favorite cold treats, one of which is the cheap ice cream courtesy of *mamang sorbetero*. But in Japan, an ice cream creation is making rounds on the...
Peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) slammed the current administration's proposed national food stamp program, citing it as a sign of "sheer incompetence in addressing the food crisis." (Photo courtesy of Juan Carlo de Vela | MB ) "Please do not treat Filipinos as beggars seeking...
