Sen. Cynthia Villar criticized the National Food Authority (NFA), which according to her, has not proven itself in terms of looking after rice farmers and consumers' welfare. Villar made the statement after President Marcos said he would certify as urgent the bill proposing to amend the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed President Marcos' decision to certify as urgent the bill amending the Rice Tariffication Law...
Self-proclaimed foodie President Marcos expressed his openness to try the viral Diwata Pares Overload and other similar pares stores as he emphasized the importance of social media as a tool in promoting Filipino delicacy worldwide. Marcos said this as he urged Filipinos as he noted of the...
As President Marcos takes pride in the improvement of Filipino cuisine ranking in the world, he shares what Pinoy street food he loves the most—the balut or incubated duck egg. (Screenshot from BBM Vlog 259) In his BBM Vlog 259: “Chibog,” the President let Filipinos know what...
The Center for International Trade Missions and Expositions (CITEM) has been a primary proponent for the country’s SMEs as major players in the export industry. As the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) lead promotions arm for export, CITEM continues to develop its platform for local food...
FILIPINO FOOD ADVOCATES Agricultural attaché Aleli Maghirang, Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano, and Diamond Star representative Ryoji Tsuji (Photo from the Philippine Embassy in Japan) Last month was—in a word—delicious, cherished by us Filipinos worldwide. It was Filipino...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee expects retail prices of rice to drop by as much as P20 per kilo if and when the proposed amendments to Republic Act (RA) No. 11023 or the Rice Tariffication Law...
Nueva Ecija 1st district Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Even an author of the 2019 Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) in the House of Representatives has admitted the need to amend the controversial statute, if only...
From left::The Ascott Limited Philippines custer general manager Rennan John Reyes, Ascott Makati’s assistant residence manager Diane Kasilag, Mesclun Restaurant’s executive chef Kat Alcantara, The Ascott Limited Philippines country general manager Patrick Vaysse, Scott’s Restaurant’s...
Once upon a time a path less traveled, Cantabria on the north coast of Spain is drawing more and more attention, especially from foodies, across the world. ¿Cómo no? Bordered on the north by the Bay of Biscay, on the east by Basque Country, on the south by Castile- León, and on the west by the...
The unbearable heat of summer calls for changes in our diets to lighter dishes, such as salad and vegetable combinations, which are easy to digest. This is the perfect season for healthy and versatile aioli, a sauce made from garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Traditionally served with fish or...
South Korea has become one of the most visited countries of our kababayans lately. Is it because of the influence of Korean telenovelas? The presence of many Koreans now living in our country has somehow influenced the love for their cuisine too. I’ve been to Korea four times, once with friends...
