Figaro Coffee Group Inc. (FCG) is now aiming to go global by exporting Philippine coffee products after a subsidiary received its certification from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said Figaro Innovation and Development Inc....
Chinese fishing vessels continue to swarm in three key areas in the West Philippine Sea, the Western Command (Wecom) has disclosed citing its recent aerial patrols. In a statement, the Wescom said the heightened presence of Chinese fishing vessels were noticed in Rozul (Iroquios) Reef with 23...
DAVAO CITY – A prominent family donated on Monday, September 11, a land for the new operational headquarters of the Philippine Navy in Sitio Batinao, Barangay Lawigan, Mati City, Davao Oriental. OFFICE of the Presidential Assistant for Mindanao-Eastern (OPAMINE) Leo Tereso A. Magno (left) speaks...
MEETING OF THE MINDS Willment Leong, WORLDCHEFS continental director for Asia, speaks in a closed-door meeting with WORLDCHEFS' presidents The Philippines hosted this year’s WORLDCHEFS Asian Presidents Forum (WAPF), welcoming delegates and presidents from 16 member societies, two associate member...
While the price of rice continues to hug the headlines, vegetables have become items of luxury reserved for and served only to the upper class. No longer does one hear the lament “We were so poor all we had for lunch was rice and vegetables.” A few days ago, Divisoria wholesalers were offering...
Josh Boutwood and Jorge Mendez It’s nothing short of a dream for the foodie if Manila’s superchefs pair up to come up with a dish together! Think of Margarita Forés and Jordy Navarra as a tag team, or Nicco Santos and Miko Calo. There’s also Stephan Duhesme becoming a duo with Don Baldosano...
The local stock market fell to a one-year low as investors exercise caution before the release of US inflation data. The main index plunged 81.02 points or 1.30 percent to close at 6,149.18 as Conglomerates registered the biggest drop while the Mining and Oil sector stayed in the green....
Troops of the newly-activated 11th Field Artillery Battalion stand in formation during the unit's activation at Fort Ramon Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on Sept. 12, 2023. (Photo by Philippine Army) The Philippine Army beefed up its muscle after it activated a new artillery battalion on...
Barangay Camandag, Leon, Iloilo (Courtesy of 3ID) Philippine Army (PA) soldiers and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels figured in a fierce clash in Leon, Iloilo on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Lt. Col. J-Jay Javines, spokesperson of the 3 rd Infantry Division (3ID), said personnel from the 61 st...
The Philippine men’s football team turned back Afghanistan, 2-1, in its FIFA international friendly match on Tuesday night, Sept. 12, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Philippine Azkals recover just in time in the second half to overcome Afghanistan in a friendly match. The Azkals...
Worlds We Are, a three-part event, is set to screen a rich collection of 20 award-winning and critically acclaimed moving images, which answer the fundamental questions on existence and history. The hybrid documentaries, video essays and diaries, narrative experiments, filmed performances,...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO ₱5: (Urinate) ₱10: (Defecate) ₱15: (Shower) In Filipino, these are the typical signs and fees you see when you use the public restrooms in the Philippines. It’s literally a pay-per-pee, poop, and shower scheme you will encounter all throughout your journey. If you’re...
