Suffice it to say that P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon flatly rejects the supposed pronouncements from the Department of Trade Industry (DTI) that P500 is adequate budget for a Filipino noche buena. The at-times feisty Guanzon took to Twitter on Tuesday, Dec. 20 to give a particular...
Helpful holiday tip? Eat and drink moderately. Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon, on Sunday, Dec. 18, reminded Filipinos to “have fun” while celebrating the holidays, but also “eat and drink in moderation.” “Wala namang masama na kumain. Actually, ang ating concern is...
Misamis Occidental 2nd district Rep. Ando Oaminal helped kicked off the political clan's "expanded" gift-giving tradition for local folk ahead of Christmas. Misamis Occidental 2nd district Rep. Ando Oaminal (2nd from left) leads the distribution of gift packs to local residents at the City Gym on...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental has a piece of advice for consumers buying food items for their ‘Noche Buena.’ The DTI said it would be better if the consumers would do a sort of ‘price canvassing’ before buying the food items in the...
A House leader wants the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strictly monitor the prices of noche buena items amid the holiday season. (Unsplash) For this purpose, House Committee on Social Services Vice Chairman and Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas filed House Resolution (HR) No.612...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has hinted of a likely increase in the suggested retail prices (SRP) on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs). In a radio interview, Pascual said the agency expects that 25 percent of requests for price adjustments may be granted at...
A total of 195 shelf keeping units (SKUs) or product variants of Noche Buena products have raised prices with almost half increased their prices by more than 10 percent and the rest with minimal hikes of one to 10 percent on higher cost of imported and local materials, packaging and overhead costs....
Santi's Delicatessen spread With the easing of the restrictions, long-awaited get-togethers were at an all-time high. I’m sure many new home cooking discoverers were busy sending off their products. The lockdown also brought out something positive. Many home cooks and bakers were born. Most of...
All-in-one stop for holiday feasting Resorts World Manila (RWM), the country’s pioneer destination for lifestyle and entertainment, is setting its Christmas tables for the most sumptuously festive feasts. The well-loved Filipino tradition of Noche Buena now finally looks much closer to family...
It’s a trope as old as time: the jadedness of realizing Santa ain’t real, figuratively especially. But here’s why we as adults need to reclaim the spirit of the season There’s something about the Filipino Christmas. And Filipino authors since Rizal have tried to capture and communicate that...
These gift packs from Gina de Venecia boost Pangasinan SME products Searching for a unique gift this holiday season or for any special occassion? Go to lovemanaygina.com , where Pangasinan’s treats and treasures are available through specially curated gift packs, handpicked by Manay Gina de...
For your salu-salo or as a present to a friend, try this curated box from the ‘City of Taste and Heritage’ Just north of Manila by the border of the town Obando and the province of Bulacan is Malabon. The coastal city is known for its bamboo products, beautiful historic structures comparable to...
