The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering the imposition of a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on garlic and eggs as market prices remain stubbornly high.Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel recently conducted a market inspection at Mega Q Mart in Quezon City, in which some...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez renewed his warning to the hoarders of agricultural products to stop their "evil" deeds once and for all.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook)
"I reiterate my warning to these evil hoarders and unscrupulous businessmen. We are breathing down your necks....
Around P150 million worth of agricultural products were seized in separate raids on 24 warehouses in Malabon and Manila as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) further stepped up the campaign against smuggling.
The raids conducted on Friday, Feb, 17, came barely a week after BOC Commissioner Bienvenido...
Joint operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized 300 tons of imported onions and garlic in simultaneous raids on warehouses in Manila and Malabon on Friday, Feb, 17.
CIDG director Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat, Jr. said the operation...
'I think you're really lying."
Lilia Cruz ( HREP website)
Nueva Ecija 3rd district Rep. Ria Vergara had this to say to alleged "Sibuyas Queen" Lilia Cruz during the continuation of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food's public inquiry on agricultural hoarding.
Cruz, a...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez wants to get tough against the hoarders of onion and garlic, who according to the official are committing "economic sabotage".
House Speaker Martin Romualdez, onions sold at a Quezon City supermarket (Speaker’s office, MANILA BULLETIN)
“We...
Ever heard a black garlic-flavored ice cream?
Black Garlic Ice Cream (Photo from DOST-PCAARRD)
This is just one of the paths that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) looks to take with the prospering garlic and agri-food condiments industry under the Niche Centers in the Regions for...
Let the fresh ingredients of these guilt-free pizzas satisfy your cravings this Lenten season
With Lent already here, it’s only imperative for Catholics to oblige in fasting and abstinence from meat. While many people may find it hard to figure out ways to diversify meals to avoid meat, it’s...
How this chef has been spending his days on lockdown
SO GLAD SALAD Salade trios et Demi and garlic bread
“Prison” at home has been fun. Although there are no new food discoveries, I made it my mission to treat my kids to a restaurant level meal every dinner. I enjoy surprising them...
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has announced that a research and development center which seeks to increase competitiveness of the country’s garlic and other agri-food...
Uncertainty is all around us, never more so than today. You cope by reminiscing about all the pleasurable moments of your pre-quarantine life. You look for creative ways to feel good and to be free from stress as a way to lift yourself up. The one thing that is certain in these uncertain times...
