ILOILO CITY – The sweet mangoes of the island-province of Guimaras is the country’s first product to earn a Geographical Indication (GI) seal. The GI seal certifies the mangoes are grown and produced in Guimaras. MANGOES from the island-province of Guimaras is the first product of the country...
If he wins, senatorial candidate and human rights lawyer Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno will amend Republic Act 10389 or the Recognizance Act for instances such as that of the 80-year-old grandfather who was arrested for allegedly stealing mangoes. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (Photo from Diokno’s...
The famous Thai dessert gets a Filipino twist When talking about Thai cuisine, a couple of dishes pop into our minds. There are the spicy curries, the stir-fried Pad Thai, and the savory Tom Yum soup. But if it’s sweet indulging we’re talking about, nothing could beat Mango Sticky Rice from...
Amb. Benedicto V. Yujuico, president of the country’s largest business organization Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), said the Philippines should leverage its political favors with China to persuade Taiwan to allow the entry of Philippine mangoes and coconuts or face trade...