Sen. Cynthia Villar urged the public to patronize the country's local products which in turn will help build a strong economy. (Photo from Villar Foundation Facebook page) She made the remark during the Association of Laguna Food Processors' (ALAFOP) Calabarzon Food Solutions...
SERVING NOSTALGIA Tivoli Royale Country Club executive chef Emmanuel Jonnel Roxas with sous chef Jomhar Marcial (right) and chef de partie Reynan Pascual (left) Behind the fun and active lifestyle at Tivoli Royale Country Club is a food culture that openly embraces familiar and straightforward...
Kasubha (Wikipedia) Grandma was famous in our hometown both for dishes that were simple peasant fare as well as elaborate fiesta offerings which reflect traditions of all the segments of the population of her home province, Cavite. Caviteñas with her expertise were much in demand in the...
Cebu has long been known as a lively place filled with historical significance and a hospitable culture. From its stunning landscapes and pristine beaches to its lively celebrations like the Sinulog Festival, there’s always something about the island that marks it as a top-notch destination. But...
By YVETTE TAN Bungkol Elementary School (BES) stands beside Good Food Farm in Calauan, Laguna. It has been a beneficiary of Rise Against Hunger Philippines’ (RAHP) feeding program for almost two years, and has already seen big results. Bungkol Elementary School has been a beneficiary of Rise...
The Organic Capital of the Philippines, Negros Occidental, in partnership with Slow Food International and other local government agencies, is hosting the first-ever Slow Food Terrace Madre Visayas in Bacolod City. Happening until Nov. 19, 2023, this event is designed to promote good, clean, and...
Sen. Francis Tolentino urged on Thursday the expansion of the administration’s flagship project, the Food Stamp Program (FSP), led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). During the plenary debates on the agency’s 2024 budget, Tolentino said, “I hope that the program can...
By YVETTE TAN According to an August 2023 survey by Social Weather Stations, about 10.4 percent of Filipino families have experienced involuntary hunger at least once in the past three months. This means that the family has been hungry but did not have anything to eat. Hunger isn’t the only...
Ever since I started my Japan food tour over 10 years ago, I've been getting this question a lot: “Between Japan and Korea, which is better?” and without hesitation, I’d say, Japan by far. You see, I’ve had two Korean food tours in the past, good but not great, the second better than the...
By YVETTE TAN What is functional food and how can eating more of it enhance the health of Filipinos? Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD)-funded research of Filipino scientists in state universities and colleges (SUCs) are...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of the National Food Authority (NFA) which challenged the real property tax (RPT) imposed by the municipality of Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao. The NFA questioned the municipality's RPT assessment against it as it argued that it is a government...
Growth in the bulk prices of general goods slowed in September this year as food price growth eased, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Based on the PSA data, the General Wholesale Price Index (GWPI) in the country dropped to 4.4 percent from 5.0 percent in August. It is also lower...
