In a two-day crackdown operation, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has confiscated a large amount of untaxed juice and powdered tea drinks from three major grocery stores and their manufacturer in Metro Manila and Cavite. The BIR's large taxpayers service (LTS), under Assistant Commissioner...
Japan has built a mulberry tea factory in Pampanga to help farmers who suffer from unstable income due to natural disasters and other agricultural problems. Mulberry Tea Factory (Photo courtesy of Japan Embassy in the Philippines) A mulberry tea factory was inaugurated last week by the Embassy of...
Just when you thought summer is over, fear not. Join Macao Imperial Tea’s 6th anniversary celebration this June 12 at 3 p.m., and get first dibs on its free limited-edition 2.5 liter giant tumbler upgrade of Macao’s Black Pearl Milk Tea in any of the branches nearest you. Give in to your...
It is an understatement to say that the summer season in the Philippines is intense. As the temperature peaks, Filipinos are coming up with different ways to cool themselves down, which usually involves going out of town for a swim or maybe cranking the AC up a bit for a little respite from the...
She had been a long-forgotten dream, only subsisting in faint memories of a ‘90s family road trip. Today, her allure grows more than ever, thanks to the monuments and men (and women) who have shaped her. More than 20 years after I first visited Ilocos Norte, I returned with a lens of naturalism...
Lan Fong Yuen has day in and day out led a flock of foodies to its lair of old-world charms, replete with the odds and ends of traditional Chinese furnishings SIMPLICITY IS KEY Lan Fong Yuen may not look like much, but it' a landmark for foodies in Hong Kong (Photo from Hong Kong Tourism Board)...
Chicha San Chen opens its first Philippine store in Makati City If there’s a drink many Filipinos can’t get enough of, it is milk tea. Everywhere people look, they can easily find a store for it, whether inside the mall or in their neighborhood. If you’re among those who can help but sip on...
On January 29, 2020, the popularity of boba tea reached its peak and was officially announced as a new emoji. One of the boba tea's main distinguishing ingredients is tapioca balls. Google's doodle for Boba Tea (Photo from Google) Boba tea, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea, is a...
Guest Column: THE GREEN TEA by Billie Dumaliang* Pyramids, deserts, and mysteries may come to mind when one thinks of Egypt. But far from mystery, Egypt became the stage for direction and clarity as the world faces a climate emergency. As the venue of the 27th United Nations (UN) Climate...
A 37-year-old man was arrested by members of the Las Piñas police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) during a buy-bust operation and confiscated from him more than P6-million worth of shabu on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13. Col. Jaime Santos, city police chief, said the suspect, identified as...
Offering its signature handcrafted drinks at 53 Chowking outlets nationwide It’s official: The popularity of milk tea in the country is at an all-time high. It’s undeniable that the refreshing drink has captured the tastes and hearts of Filipinos. Given the tropical weather, milk tea is the...
With the demand for quality milktea on the rise, milktea brand, I Don’t Wanna Miss a TEA, is making its presence felt by opening branches one after the other in strategic areas to reach its market - in a hospital, a school, and BPO call centers. Just this year, it has opened branches in TELUS...
