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...
Philippine economic growth needs “a major impetus” after slowing to its weakest pace since the pandemic recovery period, with rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the prolonged Middle East conflict expected to weigh on the country’s property sector, according to property consultancy...
Because something’s been cooking across Luzon, and it’s not just your usual lineup. New spots are pulling up, fresh drops are landing, and suddenly, your “same old mall run” just got a major upgrade! So whether you’re chasing your next food fix, a quick refresh, or just seeing where the...
This summer, it’s all about keeping things easy, fun, and close to home, and SMDC Malls and Retail Strips makes it all possible. Whether you’re craving refreshing drinks, looking for your next foodie find, or planning a wellness reset, everything you need for a maxed-out experience is right...
The Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. (PCFMI) has urged regulators to adopt more science-based, practical, and consultative approaches in crafting food and nutrition policies as the government studies new rules that could reshape the local food manufacturing industry. During PCFMI Food...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos highlighted the role of Filipino farmers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and local communities in promoting Philippine food products on the global stage during the opening of IFEX Philippines 2026 in Pasay City. In a Facebook post on Saturday, May 23,...
When arriving somewhere new, figuring out where to eat quickly becomes part of exploring the place itself. Food tells you what a community values, the spots people trust enough to return to, the kitchens that have earned a regular crowd without much noise around them. For anyone trying to get a...
Quezon City celebrated the La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 on Sunday, May 17, transforming its famed lechon district into a full-day celebration of food, culture, public service, and faith-based traditions. Led by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte together with city officials, the celebration opened...
Quezon City will once again transform La Loma into a hub of food tourism, culture, and faith as it stages the La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 on Sunday, May 17, reinforcing the district’s identity as the country’s “Lechon Capital.” The celebration, set to run from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., will...
