Amid rising food prices, the ravages of African Swine Fever (ASF), and calls for Secretary William Dar to resign, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will launch the 2021 National Food Security Summit (NFSS) this Tuesday, May 18. DA Secretary William Dar (Photo from DA Facebook page) "We...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has called on the Department of Health (DOH) to put people in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who will initiate reforms in the agency. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Jeremiah Belgica (Photo from ARTA) ARTA Director-General Jeremiah Belgica...
The country’s food producers – farmers, fishermen, and livestock raisers – are now facing the worst crisis in years. This was declared by United Broiler Raisers’ Association (UBRA) President Bong Inciong during the Farmers and Fisherfolks Congress on Friday. According to Inciong, the...
Have you seen Greenwich's ''Di mahal, tulad mo' commercial? Still from Greenwich's ad From time to time, we sat down in front of our television or with our devices and encountered a few commercials and unwanted ads. Some became instant hits with great humor and a catchy jingle, others thug the...
'Let there be bacon!' There is no such thing as too much bacon Breakfast is full of simple joys and delights. You get your wake up boost from humble meals such as scramble eggs and pandesal with coffee. A touch of sweetness is brought by pancakes and cereals. The highlight, crispy bacon strips that...
Victims of fake news about an alleged "community pantry" event at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Timog Base were supposed to go home empty-handed. (Photo from Edison "Bong" Nebrija's Facebook) That is, until EDSA traffic czar Edison "Bong" Nebrija showed up and made a crunch...
Now that the budget for 2022 is being prepared, President Rodrigo Duterte was asked by the private sector to issue an Executive Order (EO) to mandate local government units (LGUs) to allot a higher budget for their respective agricultural development. This request came up in anticipation of LGUs...
More than a luxe delicacy Caviar Sounds fishy? Hear this out first. Caviar, or fish roe, has been a staple among royalty and luxe cuisine for hundreds of years, dating back to Middle Eastern and European nobility. Its rarity, quality, and taste made it popular among the rich. Did you know that it...
Good news, bad news, but at least there’s take-out empanada or cheese tarts or duck confit or champorado made of adlai Cheese tart and Caesar salad This week had both good and not so good experiences. Our eight-year-old restaurant Wooden Spoon at Rockwell will finally bow out of business for...
Trying out the healthy-delicious entrées at Farmer’s Table Tagaytay is another good reason for a leisurely road trip GREEN AND SERENE Farmer's Table Tagaytay facade People frequent Tagaytay for many reasons. Only an hour-and-a-half drive from Manila, the holiday town is an easier-to-visit...
SM Novaliches presents a boho chic dining area that is safe and Instagram-worthy SM Novaliches' Dine Under the Moonlight Since last year, food establishments have been pulling all the tricks to make dining out as fun and special as it used to be in our pre-pandemic time. With COVID-19 still on the...
Pancake House launches its Pancakes and Waffles All-You-Can Weekends promo Weekends with unlimited pancakes and waffles Pancakes and waffles are among the best culinary gifts the Western kitchen has given the world. While Filipinos would never pass on a cup of coffee matched with a warm pandesal or...
