The cost of rice in the country went up despite the inflation rate easing to 4.1 percent, the lowest reading in 20 months since March a year ago. The inflation record during the month was significantly lower than the 8 percent in the same period last year, and 4.9 percent in October 2023....
AN APPLE ALTERNATIVE When apples were rare, sayote was often found to be a suitable substitute even when making dessert (Photo Freepik) Apples were a real luxury when I was growing up in the 1950s. Post-war Philippine laws imposed strict import controls to conserve dollars yet favored the entry of...
Finalist Jinglin Ng NUS Baba House Since the launch of Grand Hyatt Singapore ’s “ Moments of More ” contest in late August, a total of 726 international participants have shared creative stories of their personal experiences and hidden gems in Singapore. The grand prize winner of...
ZHANGJIAJIE The author taking in the sights on top of the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in Zhangjiajie in northwestern China's Hunan Province I remember being told once that if the history and pre-history of the Earth was quickly time lapsed in order to fit in a 24-hour period, the human race would...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez is pushing this city as a slow food destination in Asia. BENITEZ (Glazyl Masculino) Benitez said on Tuesday, November 28, that the city government is negotiating with Slow Food International to promote food tourism here. “We don’t want...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched a mobile food facility in Western Visayas. The Food on-the-road Innovation and Processing Facility (FoodtrIP) was one of the key programs on exhibit during the recent National Science and Technology Week here. The...
By YVETTE TAN In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos wanted assemble the Infinity Gauntlet so he could eradicate half of all life in the universe because he claimed that genocide is what is needed to restore balance and to keep resources from being depleted by overpopulation. This was not his reason for...
Have you heard the phrase, “Variety is the spice of life?” Well, variety is the spice of the cruising life, for sure! Cruises offer more variety, which leads to a better overall value and experience. With further inspection and review of this list, you’ll...
A HOLIDAY TREAT Standing at over 11 meters, this gingerbread house is made out of 2,100 pieces of gingerbread tiles The confectionary wonder stands 11-meters tall, made out of 2,100 pieces of gingerbread tiles intricately designed by Newport World Resorts (NWR) executive pastry chef Ariel Reyes,...
LEAFY GREEN GOODNESS Malunggay is rich in vitamins and minerals that help keep the body strong (Illustration from Freepik) There were no concrete walls between houses in our barrio. Instead, we had low-growing trees from which we harvested flowers, fruits, and leaves that went into our favorite...
BEEFY GOODNESS Each burger is complimented by caramelized onions, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, chutney, cabbage slaw, mouthwatering cheddar cheese, pickles, and bacon Presented with a huge slab of juicy steak, men feel closer to their Neanderthal ancestry. This statement is backed by science. In...
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH The grand entrance bridge to the ethnic Shanjiang Miao Village, 20 kilometers from the main town Fenghuang. So much to do in Zhangjaijie, but where to eat? Incidentally, there is a restaurant in the village that serves Xiang cuisine ceremoniously I still have a hard time...
