Ahead of the expected entry of a tropical storm into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday, June 20, that it has prepositioned 4.7 million family food packs and prepared over P4.4 billion worth of relief resources...
Many Filipinos don’t know where their food comes from or how it’s produced. There has been a push to make the food system more transparent, as this can help ensure that there is fairness in both producer compensation and consumer pricing. Enter Sinaya Seafood, a social enterprise that helps...
The Philippines is expected to expand its meat imports to a record high of more than 1.7 million metric tons in carcass weight equivalent (MT-CWE) this year to supplement domestic production, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In its latest Food Outlook...
ROME (AP) — The United Nations’ food agencies warned Wednesday that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, with conflict, funding shortages and climate shocks pushing millions closer to famine. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World...
ILOILO CITY — Around 90 Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets allegedly fell victim to food poisoning in Iloilo on Wednesday night, June 17. They were taken to the hospital after exhibiting symptoms of vomiting and stomach ache. The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO)...
If there’s one memory I will always cherish from my visit to Spain in 2024, it would be my day in Palma de Mallorca. There are two ways to enjoy this coastal city. The first is by exploring its Moorish-influenced labyrinthine Old Town with its stunning Gothic architecture. The second is by...
The Philippines has once again earned global recognition after Filipina chef Rhoda Magbitang was crowned the winner of “Top Chef” Season 23, one of America 's most prestigious culinary competitions. Competing against some of the industry 's most talented chefs, the Hawaii-based...
The Office of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, June 9, said it has deployed its Kalusugan Food Truck to assist frontliners involved in search, rescue, and retrieval operations following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Southern Mindanao on June 8. Through the Office...
By WAKA OTA TOKYO (Jiji Press) -- The Vietnam Festival 2026 was held in central Tokyo last weekend, allowing Japanese locals and Vietnamese residents to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine, traditional water puppet shows, and stage performances by Erik and other popular Vietnamese singers. The festival, the...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on third and final reading major health ordinances aimed at improving nutritional standards, increasing transparency in food products, and promoting healthier dietary choices here. Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairperson of the Committee on Migrant...
By Jean Cabrera Thousands of Bacolodnons, tourists, and food enthusiasts gathered for the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival, a three-day celebration honoring the city 's iconic grilled chicken dish and the culinary tradition that helped put Bacolod on the gastronomic map. Led by the City...
The Quezon City government, through the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) in partnership with SHAPE Asia, is advancing efforts to promote healthier food environments through a workshop with retail stakeholders in support of a proposed Healthy Food Retail Ordinance. SHAPE Asia is a regional...
