The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up its initiatives to prevent a potential egg shortage and the subsequent price surge in the Philippines. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel warned that the country is facing a potential shortage by April after many egg-laying hens were culled...
Easter and eggs often go hand in hand. In Pagan beliefs, eggs represented fertility and restoration of Earth as they welcomed the spring season. This belief was adopted by Christians, and they believed that Jesus Christ resurrected Easter Sunday. The cracking of the egg became a metaphor for...
As the Easter holiday draws near, malls are preparing to host a range of thrilling and “egg-cellent” Easter celebrations. One particularly beloved tradition found in numerous malls involves offering interactive and immersive events that bring delight to kids, adults and kids-at-heart. Here is a...
The Manila Hotel invites families to an outer space adventure with Easter Eggspedition, a cosmic event that promises a day brimming with joy, excitement, and unforgettable memories for all. Blasting off at the Fiesta Pavilion on March 31, 2024 from 1 p.m to 5 p.m, Easter Eggspedition offers...
The local market currently has an egg problem and a chicken problem. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda believes he knows which caused which. (Unsplash) Salceda claims that there is a connection between the recent egg price hikes and smuggling of frozen chicken meat. The smuggling of frozen meat,...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Eggs have been on everyone’s mind, especially after the latest onion fiasco. Supply has been low due to a number of factors, including the spread of avian flu and the resulting reluctance of some growers to continue with their businesses because of this, plus the...
DOH The public should consider trying other food that are rich in protein amid the recent increase in the prices of eggs, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Getting enough protein is not only limited by eating eggs, said DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire. “Marami pong alternatibo...
Aside from onions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) should also shape up to effectively address the egg shortage and stop its surging prices in the market “before it takes a turn for the worse.” “DA needs to step up and swiftly address the escalating egg prices on the market before it takes...
Bird flu or avian influenza—a respiratory disease of birds caused by influenza A viruses—has caused the rise in the price of eggs in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said, Thursday, Jan. 12. Eggs (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) “Tinamaan po tayo ng avian influenza (bird flu) so...
In recognition of San Jose, Batangas’ contribution to the egg industry at both local and national levels, President Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) No. 11707, which pronounces San Jose as the ‘egg basket of the Philippines.’ Image by Moira Nazzari from Pixabay. According to an article by the...
PROMDI presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao has vowed to further develop the balut and salted egg industries in Pateros so that they may become world-class export products of the Philippines. Senator Manny Pacquiao and wife, Jinky, receives 'balut' and red egg from Mayor Ike Ponce during...
Tired of scrambled and sunny-side-up eggs? Life is full of moments where one must face dreaded questions. There’s the “when are you getting married?” tita question, the “how much salary are you expecting?” in a job interview, and “when to let go?” when relationships are no longer in...
