President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will “almost certainly” touch on fertilizers for the agriculture sector in his maiden State of the Nation Address *SONA), Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said Thursday, July 21. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and President...
PARIS, France -- The invasion of a remote Russian village by dozens of ravenous polar bears three years ago captured headlines around the world, with images of groups of animals gorging on rubbish in an open garbage dump. Scientists and conservationists warned Wednesday that it was just one of a...
Their ‘City Exclusive’ collection features the Philippines’ jeepney, sampaguita flower, tarsier, among others When you ask Filipinos to describe the Philippines, a variety of symbols come into the conversation. From distinct local dishes and exotic flora and fauna to the very Filipino jeepney...
In the late ’60s, I had the blessed opportunity to travel to Japan with my mom and brother Bong. The only thing I remember was a lunch of delicious steak cooked over volcanic rocks. I never forgot that meal. Kimpura was the only Japanese restaurant I knew about. I loved their food and it was...
Having a sip of coffee is a personal experience. To some, it can be a reward for getting out of bed in the morning. For others, it's a perfect time to ruminate about life and everything in between. But whatever the reason that coffee drinkers have, one thing is for sure: A cup of joe shared with...
Farmers slammed President and Department of Agriculture (DA) Chief Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s proposal to prioritize the implementation of farm-to-market network system, calling it a “magnet for corruption.” (Image courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) Marcos, on Monday, July...
A progressive fisherfolk group urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., on Tuesday, July 19, to support food producers instead of constructing more roads and infrastructure if he intends to achieve food security. FARMERS in Western Visayas region are urged to adapt to...
The brand is a leader in Verdejo winemaking Although wine is one of the drinks sometimes associated with the more mature crowd, it is refreshing to see that a lot of individuals from the younger generation are starting to appreciate wine. “It was 20 years ago when I first came to the...
Mondelēz International celebrates Pride beyond June as it expands diversity, equity, and inclusion programs Pride Month may be over but its mission continues. Today as many Filipinos are going out and getting back to how they worked during pre-pandemic times, it is just right that companies take a...
Another Mekeni food product will be available in the US market soon as Mekeni Food Corporation announced that they are bringing their well-loved tocino through Island Pacific Supermarket. Mekeni President, Prudencio Garcia, said that this new development in their world-market journey is a testament...
There has been a strong interest in cultivating home gardens, especially those that grow food, ever since the strict restrictions of the pandemic kept people at home for long periods. Many research studies have documented this trend and have even counted as benefits the stress relief, improved...
All Lucky Me! instant noodle products that were manufactured locally are safe for consumption, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Saturday, July 16. In a statement, the FDA said that "all flavor variants of locally manufactured Lucky Me! Instant Noodle" have "pass the standard for...
