Found in the Philippines’ food basket, Bukidnon is one of the major producers of corn, rice, and pineapple in the country. It also has the largest share in Northern Mindanao’s total corn production. Besides its rich agricultural contribution, the province also boasts delicacies like...
By virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 37 issued by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada in 1999, the month of May was declared as the Month of the Ocean (MOO). Perhaps preoccupied by the pressing demands of containing a still-raging pandemic, the government’s current observance of May as the...
Transport advocacy group Move As One Coalition and the Department of Health (DOH) have emphasized the importance of having safer roads work in tandem with active transport on the occasion of Road Safety Month. (Photo by Şahin Sezer Dinçer / Unsplash) Citing how the current health crisis has...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is calling on both private and public institutions in the country to launch heritage-related activities this May in celebration of "National Heritage Month". (Photo by Austin Nicomedez / Unsplash) "The NCCA enjoins all cultural agencies,...
Is overfishing solely causing the fish population to drop? The answer is no, according to a report shared by environmental groups EcoWaste Coalition and Oceana Philippines. A fisherman from Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila (Photo courtesy of EcoWaste Coalition) According to the report "Aquatic...
Pampanga is labeled the culinary capital of the Philippines for its delicious classic recipes and rich food culture. Sisig, bringhe or paella, and burong Kapampangan are some of the Kapampangan dishes that have not only marked the local culinary scene, but have also placed the country on the global...
Moringa or malunggay has been a backyard garden staple in many Filipino homes because of its nutritional benefits and adaptability to local conditions. In celebration of Filipino Food Month this April, an online series of talks called the “Philippines on a Plate”, tackles different crops...
Filipino Food Month is about local cuisine. But exploring dishes from other countries, Singapore for instance, is also welcome SEAFOOD WHITE BEE HOON Akin to our very own bihon, rice vermicelli is the centerpiece of this tasty dish, which is usually topped with shrimp, pork, and veggies On April...
Such rich and varied choices—if you only know where to look LUZON REPRESENT Filipino-style beef bone marrow soup, Bulalo Because it is National Food Month, we should all try to venture out of familiar recipes and menus and try to know more about our country’s rich and diverse culinary heritage....
The Philippine International Literary Festival happens this month and onward Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa describes literature as “the most agreeable way of ignoring life.” Simply put, it’s the best kind of distraction. If so, then literature could easily be considered an “essential...
We love kimchi! A bowl of traditional Korean napa kimchi with white rice. Apart from K-Pop, nothing resonates with Korea more than kimchi . This Korean national dish has captivated the taste buds of the Filipinos and other nationalities all over the globe, as it became paired with grilled dishes,...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) uses #WomenMakeChange in its online advocacy during Women’s Month. This year’s theme is ‘Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!’ The team of formidable “Juanas” with Education Secretary Leonor Briones: Undersecretaries Annalyn M....
