Following decision to raise the palay buying price last April, the National Food Authority (NFA) said it was able to boost the quantity of milled rice by 14.6 percent compared to last year’s data. In a recent NFA council meeting, over 111,720 metric tons have been raised since the middle of May,...
For lack of jurisdiction, the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition filed by the National Food Authority (NFA) which sought to suspend the collection of the P143 million real property tax (RPT) levied against it by the Cabanatuan City government in Nueva Ecija. The NFA filed its...
If you're in Metro Manila and craving something unique, check out the viral treat called the “crookie.” This delightful pastry blends the flakiness of a croissant with the sweetness of a chocolate chip cookie, creating a fusion that's capturing taste buds across the city. Find out where you can...
A visit to SM Mall of Asia will leave one wondering about the long queues at two newly opened food outlets, Haidilao Hot Pot and Paris Baguette. Haidilao opened earlier this year, while Paris Baguette is just a month old. Both have quickly become popular destinations for food lovers and mall-goers....
In recognition of the farmers' vital contribution to ensure the country's food supply, President Marcos led the distribution of 2,867 hectares of agricultural lands to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Central Visayas Region in a ceremony in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental on Monday,...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fast-track its registration process for the chosen vaccine against the African Swine...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the public about unsafe drug products from unauthorized sources such as medical doctors, unlicensed clinics, and other health facilities. (Photo from Unsplash) In an announcement signed by Director General Samuel Zacate, the FDA reiterated its public...
It is an understatement to say that Filipinos are obsessed with Pokémon. We’ve presented our passion for it by witnessing it on the screens, collecting mangas and card games, and playing its video games. This time, Poképhiles will have new Pokémon merch to collect courtesy of milk tea brand...
Camille Villar, Manny Villar, Roxas City Mayor Ronnie Dadivas and family Coffee Project, renowned as the "Most Instagrammable Cafe in the Philippines," opened its 66th branch in Roxas City, Capiz recently. The grand opening, graced by Villar Group Chairman Manny Villar and AllValue Holdings Corp....
Nestled in the hinterland of Barangay Road, Alfonso, Cavite, lies the kingdom of Calma, where chief architect and visionary planner Carlo Calma is piecing together a grand vision for their Lava Rock family estate. Within this "finca", a magnificent structure now dominates the landscape - it's...
Carlo, James, and Mike The Sanriku area is located in Northeastern Japan and is known for its beautiful rugged coastline and the high quality of its diverse seafood. Parts of the Miyagi Prefecture are within the Sanriku area; Miyagi has been popularized by the manga and anime series Haikyu. ...
In order to secure the target quantity for the rice buffer stock by 2025, the National Food Authority (NFA) has sought a budget of P16.3 billion next year. The Department of Agriculture (DA) recently proposed P24.85 billion to NFA, which is 77 percent higher than this year’s allocation of P14.03...
