The Philippine government is willing to grant concessions to Japan in the hope of introducing reforms to the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), particularly to address high tariffs on its banana exports—a market stronghold under threat from countries with lower tariffs....
President Marcos has directed government agencies to address the country’s decreasing banana production and declining Philippine market share in key export destinations, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Imee Marcos urged the administration to...
The US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has lifted import restrictions on three popular Filipino sauces. In a statement, Nutriasia announced that the US FDA has officially approved on May 16, 2025 the company’s petition to remove Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce, Jufran Banana Sauce, and UFC...
BACOLOD CITY – The municipality of La Castellana in Negros Occidental has cancelled this year's Banana Festival from April 1 to 5 as some banana-producing barangays have been affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption. SABA sticks made from the saba banana variety being sold in a store...
FOR THURSDAY ISSUE The Philippines' banana exports to South Korea will enjoy zero tariffs over the next five years, following the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) taking effect in January next year. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina A. Roque said at a press...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa showcased the versatility of Japanese convenience stores after finding popular Filipino dried mangoes there. (Photo courtesy of Japanese Amb. Kazuhiko Koshikawa) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Japanese...
While many think of fashion as something superficial, what many don’t know is that the industry also has its way of giving purpose and meaning to its works. The latest to use style for a good cause was the iconic footwear brand Banana Peel. Last May, the label partnered with Hope for Lupus...
“Mana, mana” talaga. My mom was a “tsitserya” addict. She had this image of being a gourmet because of television. Funny what an image can do. Little did many people know my mom’s favorite food was corned beef and pork and beans. She also loved eating them straight from the can. She loved...
The many fruits that are abundant in the Philippines have found their way to markets in many parts of the world. Frequent travelers know that only too well, and they too have enjoyed bananas from Davao, sweet yellow mangoes from Guimaras, and recently, durian from Davao – while they were having...
ILOILO CITY – A teacher in Iloilo province has shown that banana leaves are environmentally-friendly alternative to paper during examinations. BANANA leaves were used as answer sheet by agriculture students of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Calinog town, Iloilo province in an exam....
Philippine embassy participates in the ASEAN Market 2022 at the ASEAN Culture House in South Korea A TASTE OF 7,641 ISLANDS Personnel of the Philippine embassy in Seoul manned the booth at the expo Among the products displayed at the Philippine booth from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center...
Oh yes, you read it right! Filipinta Beauty, a cosmetics label based in the U.S.A., just dropped their newest lip product today, July 23, Saturday. "It’s no secret that a big part of our food culture involves our very own sauces, and we are highlighting two of the most popular and beloved sauces...
