NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo While working for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO), I have seen the extensive damage caused by super typhoon Yolanda in nine of the Philippines’ poorest provinces. I can never forget the first time I...
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea signed an agreement to boost the Philippines' fishery exports to the East Asian country. Photo from the Department of Agriculture The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines announced this after the two countries signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)...
Relive your childhood memories with this confectionery creation What’s that one food that reminds you of your childhood? We bet narrowing it down to just one would be a challenge, especially for the Millennials out there. And among their beloved childhood snacks during the ‘80s and the ‘90s...
While grappling with rising raw material costs in all divisions, San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. expects its beer and spirits businesses to continue to recover as the economy reopens. “We are almost half-way through 2022 and many macro uncertainties have emerged including accelerating inflation...
There’s a new Filipino cuisine restaurant on Kalayaan Avenue in Makati, and it’s a brainchild of Chef Sau del Rosario. It’s called Sawsaw, with impeccable alliterative quality. Along with Chef Bong Sagmit, Sau has created a restaurant that aims to elevate the experience of eating Filipino,...
In the case of Vilma Santos and Luis Manzano, good looks, talent, and living a healthy lifestyle seem to run in the family. Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos and TV Host Luis Manzano are taking on their most “oat-standing” roles yet as the newest endorsers of Quaker Oats. Known for their...
Something to cool you and your ‘bestea’ down While the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially announced the start of the rainy season this month , heat can still be felt in Manila. When it becomes too unbearable, Filipinos have...
The Peninsula Manila presents a sip and savor a celebration of Spain’s Emilio Moro Winery Set to welcome the month of June in a high spirit, the Peninsula Manila is crafting a special dinner that spotlights great flavors paired with exceptional wines. On June 1, the hotel’s signature...
Delicious comfort food comes in the way of Shake Shack’s popular ShackMeister Burger, and it’s now available in the Philippines for a limited run. With the original ShackBurger topped with crispy beer-marinated shallots and ShackSauce on a non-GMO potato bun, the ShackMeister Burger is your...
Aqua Boracay with Francis Libiran and Chele Gonzalez (photos courtesy Francis Libiran and Chele Gonzalez's Instagram) Aqua Boracay, the newest resort on Bulabog Beach, announces several upcoming launches as mid-year festivities begin including the island’s newest day club, Boracay’s first...
Subway, the international brand that has earned a worldwide reputation for offering a fresher alternative to traditional fast-food, retains ESTRAT 360 Marketing Company (ESTRAT 360) as its integrated marketing, advertising, and media agency in the Philippines. Subway Philippines marketing manager...
Filipino excellence and Italian heritage come together to champion sustainability in ‘Chocolate Harvest: Farm-to-Table Degustation’ Auro white chocolate cheesecake With its smooth texture, sweet taste, and powerful effect on the brain that makes us alert and happy, chocolate is among the...
