The month-long celebration of Filipino food and culinary heritage was launched at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre last Tuesday, championing the theme, “*Pagkaing Sariling Atin, Mahalin at Pagyamanin.”* As per the Proclamation No. 469 s. 2018, April is declared “Filipino Food Month'' or...
Moët & Chandon has always been about moments—exciting, unexpected, and meant to be remembered. The night comes alive when you hear a pop and the bubbles appear! The iconic champagne house presented the Moët & Chandon Party. A night with golden energy, the perfect time to bring your friends out...
In the past years, many Filipino women have been breaking the glass ceiling and raising the Philippine flag high on the international stage. While it is undeniable how important their contributions are today, many are still to be done in order for equity, inclusion, and diversity to fully reign in...
It’s officially the summer season, and families are looking for ways to stay cool and refreshed. Some go to the beaches and others buy or make their own cold beverages and desserts. In the Philippines, halo-halo is one of the go-to summer desserts for many families during this season. While there...
The House Appropriations Committee has approved the funding provision of a consolidated measure seeking to establish "disaster food banks" in every province in the Philippines. One of these, House Bill (HB) No.5245, was authored by Dinagat Island lone district Rep. Alan 1 B. Ecleo. “Our...
Every outstanding personality—from scientists to athletes and artists—started as a child with a dream. This is what’s captured in the new McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers “I Can” book series. Storyteller Steph Ongkiko, Ronald McDonald, Host Nina Corpuz with kids showing how excited they are...
Food waste and hunger are problems around the world, including the Philippines. A Food Consumption Survey of the Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) states: 1,717 metric tons of food are wasted every day in the Philippines. Every Filipino wastes...
A food adventure in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is never complete without a stop at Wildflour Café + Bakery. This quaint cafe-restaurant is adored by many that, even if other food spots continue to populate its area, nothing would compete with what it offers—a warm ambiance with superb culinary...
Something sizzles at Haliya The much-loved sisig takes centerstage at the restaurant this month, putting the spotlight on and elevating its flavors in three sizzling takes. Haliya’s Pampanga sisig (₱650++) is composed of homemade pork chicharon, chicken liver sauce, white onion, fried egg, and...
By Danah Guiterrez A Thai restaurant that ditches the Pad Thai and Tom Yum on their menu? Now that piques a foodie’s interest. KhaoKhai has the guts to skip Thailand’s most popular dishes to go beyond what we’ve always known. The unique “Thai Chicken House”continues to introduce the...
Featured image: Test Kitchen's Wagyu Beef Cheeks Among the thousands of chefs, there are a handful of them I admire in the country. Many of them I’ve met personally and many I’ve seen on television. I’ve been to many of their restaurants and I must say it is amazing how creative many of them...
Manila City is home to many food spots offering different dining experiences and tastes ready to satiate one’s cravings. Its streets alone are filled with humble vendors serving their best home-cooked meals at budget-friendly prices. But if you’re appetite is looking for something grand, there...
