San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB), the food and drinks arm of San Miguel Corp., reported a two percent increase in first-quarter net income as growth in its food and spirits units offset a flat performance in its core beer business. Net income rose to ₱11.8 billion in the three months...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos said the Philippines will push for stronger regional cooperation on energy security, food security, and the protection of Southeast Asians as the country hosts the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu this...
Celebrating different life occasions the Filipino way is always beyond material things. Filipinos always place greater value on connection, tradition, and shared joy, where even a simple gathering becomes meaningful. For Filipino moms, making time and spending the day together is another way to...
Filipino cuisine is a baddie. It is rebellious in the sense that it is never really faithful to strict rules, techniques, or recipes. It is all about comfort—not just in taste and feel, but in the way a dish is made. It is always open to the cook’s interpretation. That’s why, for many, when...
High food prices in the Philippines are likely to persist over the long term unless the government accelerates the adoption of technologies that reduce dependence on foreign inputs and safeguard local production, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. In its latest...
“You don’t need to finish the entire chocolate,” says our host during the opening of Venchi—their third branch—at SM Mall of Asia last Thursday, April 30. There was a chocolate tasting portion during the event, and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity. We tried six pieces of the best...
Growing up in Madrid, Spain, San Gines Manila CEO Shaan Chainani had fond memories enjoying churros con chocolate at the 132-year-old San Ginés—whether on a cold morning, after a night out with friends. Founded in 1894, San Ginés is considered a must-try in Madrid. Its most famous offering,...
DAVAO CITY – The Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino (Filipino Food Month) officially kicked off on Friday, April 24, at Ayala Malls Abreeza in Davao City. The event highlights Filipino culinary heritage and rediscovers traditional ingredients in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This year...
A can of tuna, something quick, something easy, often part of a routine that does not get much thought. But for Century Tuna, that everyday staple has long been tied to something bigger. This year, the brand marks 20 years of its Superbods program by shifting the conversation. What began as a...
The 18th Philippine Food Expo (PFE) opened Friday at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, gathering stakeholders from across the food, beverage, agriculture, and export sectors for a three-day industry showcase. Running from April 17 to 19, the annual trade event organized by PHILFOODEX Inc....
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council pushed ordinances on nutritional transparency and food safety to enable informed consumer choices and help address lifestyle-related diseases typical among Filipinos. Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairperson of the Committee on Internal Relations, said these...
President Marcos has led the rollout of the “Biyayang Bigas” program in Manila, reiterating his goal of ensuring that no Filipino goes hungry by the end of his term. Speaking during the distribution at SM City Manila on Thursday, April 16, the President said the initiative is part of the...
