The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, May 26, received a food truck from the Korean Embassy in the Philippines to be used when helping people who are affected by disasters and emergencies. The food truck donated by the Korean Embassy to PRC is equipped with a complete mini-kitchen set up...
The House Committees on Agriculture and Food and on Appropriations on Wednesday, May 26, have approved the measure that authorizes the Department of Agriculture (DA) to use the annual tariff revenues in excess of P10-billion as cash assistance to rice farmers until 2024. House Agriculture Committee...
The Department of Tourism (DOT), through its Central Luzon office, is set to hold a "culinary adventure tour" that aims to showcase th rich food history of the region, particularly Pampanga which is dubbed the "Culinary Capital" of the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) The...
The Philippines should join the growing list of countries mandating the registration of pre-paid subscriber identity module (SIM) cards to put an end to the prevalence of deceptive modus and online scams, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Wednesday. “Hangga’t walang batas na magpaparusa sa mga...
The Pasig City government launched on Tuesday its “Malusog na Batang Pasigueño” (M-B-P) program that will provide the city students with nutrition food packs to help them get proper nutrition amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo from Mayor Vico Sotto Facebook) Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto posted...
News about the release of her 818 tequila brand was announced last February 2021 Kendall Jenner launches tequila brand 818 Fashion model Kendall Jenner's foray into the liquor business is met with criticisms as netizens call her out for culturally appropriating Mexican culture with her 818 tequila...
Here's where we will be dining! Cafe Ilang-Ilang If you ask anyone what they miss the most right now, top answers would be traveling, going out, and delicious food. Make no mistake, we know Filipinos can whip up the best dishes in their own kitchen. But what everyone needs now is a change of...
Let’s talk turkey Turkey, the healthier meat Ever tried turkey? Turkey has not really been a popular choice of lean meat in this country where fish, pork, beef, and chicken reign supreme. You might want to consider turkey as not only is it as tasty, but it is also packed with more benefits than...
You know you want dim sum this big Shiok Shack PH's hakaw and dim sum The onslaught of pandemic has paved a way for the rise of at-home food entrepreneurs. Filipinos bravely took on the role of the captain and became bosses of their own enterprise with dishes straight from their recipe archives,...
There is a need for food systems to be "fair, healthy, and environment friendly," civil society organizations from across Asia and Europe said. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) During the webinar dubbed, "Tech to Fork: Resisting the Neoliberal Domination in Agriculture amid COVID...
Auro Chocolate is an award-winning Filipino chocolate brand that sources cacao beans from farmers in Davao. The company works directly with five cocoa-producing cooperatives and 50 individual farmers, representing over a thousand families. Read: Empowering local farmers through chocolate Ira...
“Where could we focus our efforts to ensure healthy, fair, and sustainable food systems?,” is the question that speakers from different sectors answered in a webinar that’s part of the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 entitled, “#GoodFood4All: Spare a minute, think before you eat.” The...
