At the recent World Food Expo (WOFEX) Manila 2026, I expected to see new products, better packaging, and the latest kitchen technology. True to form, those were all present at the event’s two venues in Pasay City: the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of...
Despite increased government spending on agriculture and social protection, the Philippines continues to grapple with persistent malnutrition, high food prices, and weak agricultural productivity, underscoring the need for a major overhaul of food security policies, according to state-run policy...
Whenever the word “cerulean” comes into a conversation, what often comes to my mind at first is that iconic monologue from the movie “The Devil Wears Prada.” But after dining at chef Francis Tolentino’s newest restaurant, Cerulean, at The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said its response teams are ready to assist communities that may be affected by the rains brought by a low-pressure area (LPA). The agency said 4.8 million food packs are available nationwide for augmentation to local government units that may...
No two mall visits are exactly the same. Some days call for a café stop, others for a shopping trip or a meal you 've been craving! This July, SM Supermalls is adding more experiences across Mindanao with a fresh mix of dining spots and lifestyle brands. From first-in-SM concepts to exciting...
When looking for the finest serving of beef, wagyu remains a top choice. What 's not to love about the soft tenderness of a quality meat coming from top-tier Japanese cattle? House of Wagyu Stonegrill knows this all too well. When taking a seat at their most recent branch at Okada Manila, you...
House Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III says proactive planning is key to mitigating the effects of El Niño, which threatens to adversely affect the country 's food supply. Speaking at the House Committee on Agriculture and Food’s El Niño briefing Wednesday, July...
Representatives from Region 9 emerged as champions in the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Season 2 Walang Gutom Kusinero: Cook-Off Challenge 2026 National Finals held Friday, July 17, at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center. The national cook-off gathered 12 regional champions...
State-run National Food Authority (NFA) is raising its buying price for wet palay, or unmilled rice, to ₱21 per kilo in a bid to ease pressure on farmers’ margins during the wet harvest season, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, who chairs the...
Chef Tatung Sarthou has made a name for himself with his “Simpol” advocacy. That is, by making Filipino food in the simplest manner so that everyone can enjoy it. As a vocal advocate for food accessibility, it comes as no surprise that his latest venture, Tatung 's, finds itself a home in...
President Marcos personally inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the Navotas Fish Port Complex (NFPC) on Saturday evening, July 11, saying the modernization of one of the country 's largest fish trading hubs is key to improving the livelihood of fishermen and ensuring a stable supply of...
If you look closely enough, today’s landscape tells a rather unsettling and ironic story: hillsides and mountainous terrains are being shaved bare, while fertile farmlands are steadily turned into endless rows of solar panels—as if we can run a country entirely on sunshine and somehow expect...
