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...
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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....
There are 9.5 million smokers from 2021 to 2023, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, citing data from a survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). Sen. Win Gatchalian resumes on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Committee on Ways and Means hearing on the rising...
(File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año expressed support for the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) planned move to declare a food security emergency by the end of January due to the rising prices of rice. Año said the country’s food security “is a...
As the Lunar New Year approaches next week, The Peninsula Manila invites guests to embark on memorable experiential journeys and festivities that reflect the hotel’s commitment to honoring Filipino-Chinese cultural traditions with elegance and authenticity. Guests of the hotel can...
The National Food Authority (NFA) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22, that it requires an additional funding of P9 billion to comply with the law-mandated increase in the national rice buffer stock. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said the agency is now obligated to maintain a buffer stock equivalent...
Banwa Private Island, the exclusive and idyllic private island in Palawan, Philippines, has been honored by The Gallivanter’s Guide , a highly respected travel advisory for discerning travelers. In their 2024 Editor’s Choice Awards, The Gallivanter’s Guide named Banwa Private Island...
