Additional tax take from sweetened drinks, salty foods to boost 2024 budget -DBM chief

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 06/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The increase in the proposed 2024 national budget is made possible by the expected revenue from the planned imposition of additional taxes on sweetened beverages and salty junk foods earlier than scheduled, Budget Secretary…

Choobi Choobi Oslob to introduce summer drinks, pica-pica menu soon

Doris C. Bongcac 04/01/2023

To cool down the summer heat, especially for those who came from whale shark watching or those who had a swim on the beach, the Choobi Choobi restaurant in Oslob, Cebu will be coming up with its…

Two-tier tax on salt used in food, drinks pushed

Jeanette Andrade 06/20/2022

MANILA, Philippines —- A health advocates’ party-list lawmaker on Sunday sought taxes on the amount of salt used in food and drinks to generate more funds for the Universal Health Care Act. Barangay Health and Wellness (BHW) party…

Ayala Malls Central Bloc’s DriveBuy let’s you pick up your shopping needs without leaving your car

PR 09/08/2020

As the city starts to slowly open its doors again, many are still hesitant to leave their homes. Establishments have undertaken measures to ensure safe and regularly sanitized spaces for their customers while also offering alternatives that…

Healthy teas and drinks to try for your kidneys

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 04/25/2020

Our kidneys have an important role in filtering out toxins and wastes from the bloodstream. Aside from a balanced diet, we should also practice a healthy lifestyle to keep not just our kidneys, but all our organs functioning…

Black Scoop Café opens SM City Cebu Branch

PR 02/19/2020

Black Scoop Café finally opens in SM City Cebu. The store was founded because of the love for coffee, tea and ice cream, and is fueled by the passion for quality food & drinks. Black Scoop takes…

Sugbusog x Sugbo Mercado

PR 01/15/2020

Kickstart the Sinulog festivities at Marco Polo Plaza as we celebrate Cebu’s grandest festival with the hotel’s most iconic Culinary Journey – Sugbusog! This year, we are teaming up with Cebu’s favorite food market, Sugbo Mercado, to…

Top four cold drinks that you can drink inside a mall

Marc Cosep 11/19/2019

Don't fall in a thirst trap – go and get something to sip on.Are you in the mood for a sweet caffeine fix, or a… Posted by Ayala Malls on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Cebuanos love cold drinks,…

Alcoholic drinks soon to get more expensive

Inquirer.net 11/22/2018

Prices of alcoholic drinks such as distilled spirits and fermented liquor are expected to increase soon, after a Lower House committee on Tuesday approved higher excise taxes, although at lower levels compared with the Department of Finance’s…

Coke explores possibility of using cannabis in wellness drinks

AP 09/18/2018

THE Coca-Cola Company said Monday it is “closely watching” the expanding use of a cannabis element in drinks, another sign cannabis and cannabis-infused products are getting more acceptance in mainstream culture and a harder look from long-established…

Ban the sale of soft drinks, junk food in schools

Morexette B. Erram 01/19/2018

A proposed ordinance banning the sale of sugar-based drinks and junk food within 50-70 meters from elementary and secondary schools in Cebu will soon be presented to the Cebu provincial board for deliberation. Provincial Board (PB) member…

Tom warns public about drinks and party drugs

Benjie B. Talisic, Nestle L. Semilla 01/15/2018

ASIDE from reminding Cebuanos to keep Cebu City clean, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña warns the public about dangerous drugs during parties and concerts at the Sinulog Festival. Osmeña advised the public especially those who would attend…

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