Opposition presidential aspirants are urged to undo the Philippines’ reliance on imported food, which was allegedly worsened by the pro-importation policy of the Duterte administration. “Public servants especially at the national level must address the most basic need of Filipinos: food. Yet,...
Vice President Leni Robredo wants her feeding program to target problems in food security and poverty alleviation as these are linked to malnutrition and mental deficiencies among children aged five and below. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) Robredo said that hunger and food security have always...
Tom Hines has hit on a truly winning formula It’s been early days for Kobe Jones when I got to dine there the other night. Two weeks from the time they first opened their doors at the ground floor of Le Grand, Valero St., Salcedo Village. But to judge from the steady influx of customers checking...
On October 16, the day on which the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) marks the anniversary of its founding, the world observes World Food Day. Last year, the UN’s World Food Programme was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for its “ efforts to combat hunger,...
The eating behavior of school-age children can be improved by school-based nutrition interventions, based on the study conducted by the Department of Science and Technology and Food and Research Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato...
Sofitel Manila offers many ways to dine-in safely as it celebrates its 45th anniversary It’s time to hit the pause button on your e-numans and take-out orders as dine-in is back, with safety in mind, of course. Sofitel Manila invites family and friends to reignite the joy of eating out with its...
The Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) launched Friday, Oct. 15, its enhanced nutribun sweet potato variant in a move to address the increasing incidence of malnutrition in the country. (Screengrab from DOST-FNRI YouTube page) The launch of the...
Seattle’s Archipelago and Chicago's Kasama are hailed as among the best dining spots in America As the US food scene is firing up its kitchen after 19 months of takeouts and deliveries, the New York Times releases its 2021 Restaurant List to help American’s find the “most vibrant and...
Today, sustainability is at the forefront of everything. The Philippine national government, for one, has enacted several laws to address environmental issues. There’s the Clean Air Act 1999, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act 2000, Clean Water Act 2004, Biofuels Act 2006, and Renewable Energy...
Missing our childhood fruits Baby Boomers like me are very fortunate for having tasted many fruits, which now are slowly disappearing. I am not talking about santol, lanzones, mango, avocado, and guyabano, which are still cultivated and sold nationwide. What I miss are the likes of kasuy, mabolo,...
GOATS AND BEERS Inside Vincent's Place Kambingan This is a reprise of something I wrote in 2015 when for the first time in like two decades, I sat down for an inuman, a drinking session, in which you would sit in one place throughout the night (instead of hobnobbing around, as you would...
Theo and Philo’s newest chocolate-covered nuts are vegan-friendly and gluten-free As Filipinos go through pandemic life, they have discovered the wonders and benefits that go into plant-based dining. Going green is in when it comes to the dishes they put on the plate. And for the filthy vegans...
