In light of recent Typhoon Odette (Rai), McDonald’s Philippines, through its charity of choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), has committed to serve an additional 120,000 meals from its initial pledge of 20,000, through the generosity of its partners, Megaworld, Emperador Distillers,...
Japan's famous coffee shop is now ready to serve Pinoy coffee lovers with its store in Power Plant Mall, Makati City Just in time for Christmas, Japan’s famous Omotesando Koffee invites Filipino coffee lovers to try a new caffeine experience with the launch of its first-ever store at Power Plant...
These gift packs from Gina de Venecia boost Pangasinan SME products Searching for a unique gift this holiday season or for any special occassion? Go to lovemanaygina.com , where Pangasinan’s treats and treasures are available through specially curated gift packs, handpicked by Manay Gina de...
Molnupiravir (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) treatment pill developed by pharmaceutical company MSD (also known as Merck). “Ito po yung Molnupiravir na ang kaniyang brand...
We’ve seen biker-friendly tables in our local dining scene, but having an exercise bike installed in restaurants, now that is new. That feature is present in a McDonald’s in Jieyang City, Guangdong Province in China and is currently going viral thanks to a video shared by Tiktok user Cris13yu....
Responding to the plea for safe drinking water for the typhoon-stricken areas, Maris Pure Corporation, manufacturer of Healthy and Pure purified water, started by donating 125 cases of bottled water to Manila Bulletin’s relief operation. In coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard, MWF sent...
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine (AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE) The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine for emergency use among children five to 11 years old. “Upon the review of the technical documents and evaluation of the...
For your salu-salo or as a present to a friend, try this curated box from the ‘City of Taste and Heritage’ Just north of Manila by the border of the town Obando and the province of Bulacan is Malabon. The coastal city is known for its bamboo products, beautiful historic structures comparable to...
FOOT FETISH Chicken feet A chef friend once told me, “If you think about it, most foreign cuisines only have a handful of dishes that are popular and really stand out.” Images of dishes from other countries came to mind, in particular, Thai cuisine such as tom yum, pad thai, pandan chicken,...
A Taguig healthcare worker (in yellow) receives her Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster shot at SM Aura in Taguig (Ali Vicoy) The Philippines has allowed the administration of COVID-19 booster shots for fully vaccinated adult individuals three months after receiving their second dose, the Department of...
SEASON'S PASTRY Hapag's Bonete Donuts I know you’re always on a sugar high at Christmas, but if you must be picky, try and make room for the Bonete Donuts at Hapag Private Dining, the restaurant in Quezon City you’ve been hearing about, which is taking Filipino food fast forward into the...
Despite the pandemic, the Food Haven of the Philippines lives up to its new title with culinary victories left and right Photos by the author. HURADOS The judges from left: Thirdy Dolatre, Kevin Navoa, Tibong Jardeleza, Don Baldosano, Sandy Daza, and Angelo Comsti Iloilo is known for its culinary...
