The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has given the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seven working days to complete the establishment of a green lane for the applications of local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufacturers. Anti-Red Tap Authority Director General Jeremiah Belgica (Photo:...
About Mesa ni Misis' Bahay Kubo Kitchen: Bahay Kubo Kitchens is a series highlighting different cuisines from the different regions of the Philippines. It will showcase their local cuisines and cultures through their unique perspectives in the kitchen to encourage localized plant-based diets among...
Erwan Heussaff and Isabelle Daza Support and love from Filipino artists to regular Juans continue to pour in to community quarantine all over the Philippines. The latest to show solidarity to the initiative (in discreet manner) is Erwan Heussaff. In a post by Twitter user @juswatiyan revealed that...
Tatay Gimmy gives away free taho Giving, whether in the wake of a disaster or on any ordinary day, makes a world of difference. As lawyer, writer, and orator Robert Ingersoll once said, “We rise by lifting others.” Individuals, non-profit organizations (NGOs), and private institutions have been...
We’ve been in prison for over a year now. And any chance I get to go out, as long as it’s safe, I go for it. When we did the show for "Footprints" and had to travel to the north of Luzon, it reminded me of what life was like before this pandemic. There were hardly any crowds gathered, the fresh...
NATIONAL PORRIDGE The rousing and flavorful, hearty and easy-to-make lugaw Lugaw, a local porridge, is so common and simple that we take it for granted, until we fall ill. Can you recall the times you had the flu or bouts of diarrhea and all you could think of was eating lugaw? Oh, the instant...
Moringa or malunggay has been a backyard garden staple in many Filipino homes because of its nutritional benefits and adaptability to local conditions. In celebration of Filipino Food Month this April, an online series of talks called the “Philippines on a Plate”, tackles different crops...
The spirit of community pantry continues The community pantry initiative spreads like wildfire all over the Philippines. And in Cagayan de Oro, another was established that is dedicated to help people in need of halal supplies. Led by Khal Mambuay-Campong, the halal community pantry is located in...
Want to win a PlayStation 5 console or Apple AirPod? After closing the first quarter of 2021, it is pretty clear that our fight against COVID-19 is far from over. While hope can be seen on vaccines becoming available now, the current rise in positive cases tells us a different story. And as we're...
We're loving this purple yam 'ube-rload' For a cool dessert that is commonly seen on the streets, halo-halo is pretty grand. With a number of ingredients, from soft jellies and tapioca pearls to sweetened bananas and kamote , let's not forget its toppings, halo-halo is a true celebration of...
Calling all Army! After launching its Taste of Korea meal set , fast food giant McDonald's dives deeper into Korean pop culture with the latest partnership with boy band BTS. “The band has great memories with McDonald’s," says Big Hit Music, entertainment management of BTS. "We’re excited...
Apart from aiding Filipinos with their daily meal needs, community pantries also help in providing awareness What started out as a humble gesture along Maginhawa St., Quezon City became an epidemic of kindness that spread like wildfire in the country. Community pantry is among the ultimate symbols...
