BACOLOD CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) started delivering sacks of rice to the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Wednesday, June 4, a day before the official launching of the P20-per-kilo rice program here. Brenda Burdeos, project development officer IV of the City Cooperative...
ILOILO CITY – The University of the Philippines Visayas unveiled a food safety manual titled “Food Safety and Community: A Practical Guide to Food Safety for Food Service” on Friday, May 23. The participatory food safety manual is not only a technical guidebook but also an applicable tool...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are strengthening their collaboration on regulating vaccines for bird flu and African swine fever (ASF). Both the DA and FDA recently met to discuss updates on the vaccines as part of the government’s ongoing drive to...
It is an understatement to say that the Philippines is a foodie’s paradise. Each region of the country offers something unique—from traditional eats and modern cuisines to dishes that champion endemic ingredients. In Manila alone, one could simply walk the streets and experience dining like no...
A 2017 data from Oceana Philippines showed that nine out of 10 Filipinos consume sardines regularly, making it one of the Philippines’ most vital food staples. In addition, sardines are accessible, affordable, shelf-stable, and most of all, essential for food security. However, overfishing,...
Dying of spice, yet the taste makes the suffering worth it. Thailand is no stranger to spicy food. For the uninitiated Filipino taste buds, it might be considered an assault to the tongue. Though once you brave through the pain, the country’s distinct spiciness is one you will miss. Chiang Mai...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expecting retail prices of rice to decline as retailers seek to compete with the government’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program, which is now available across a number of cities and municipalities. DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the agency has received...
With a promise of reform and principled leadership, former Department of Health (DOH) undersecretary Atty. Paolo S. Teston has assumed office as the new director general of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “I assume this role with a clear and urgent mandate: to raise the standard of...
The UK meat alternative business continues to erode the earnings of food and beverage giant Monde Nissin Corporation, although Quorn’s losses and the principal shareholders’ guarantee have further exacerbated the situation, rather than easing the burden. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
It’s an understatement to say that mothers can do everything. They are everyday superheroes, the original multitaskers, and the one-woman support team everyone needs. They do it all with grace and grit, making them not just the heart of the home, but queens in their own right—quietly powerful,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is hoping that the next crop of lawmakers will prioritize restoring the National Food Authority’s (NFA) regulatory powers—such as the authority to sell rice directly to the public—as a measure to stabilize rice prices and supply. In a press briefing on...
San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) Chairman Ramon S. Ang expects the company to post strong earnings growth in 2025 and beyond as it continues to expand capacity and reach. The company started 2025 with strong momentum, posting robust first quarter results driven by sustained demand,...
