Bongbong Marcos on P20/kg rice: ‘We’re not there yet, but we’re doing everything we can’

Jean Mangaluz 07/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said that his administration has yet to deliver on his P20 per kilo of rice election promise, but they are doing everything that they can to do so.…

The problem with eggs

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 01/24/2023

Eggs are the latest farm commodity to see significant price hikes, at a time when onions continue to be priced at scandalous levels that even exceed meat prices. Sugar prices remain at abnormally high levels, even as…

Next food concern: DA sets price watch on eggs

Jordeene B. Lagare 01/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Another important food commodity is adding to price woes that the Marcos administration must now grapple with: eggs, which are a key source of protein for many Filipinos. Based on the price monitoring report…

Sweet ticks

Fatima Ignacio Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 10/10/2022

The Philippine Statistics Authority in 2021 listed diabetes as the fourth leading cause of death behind ischemic heart disease which took first place, with cerebrovascular disease and neoplasms in second and third runner-up positions, respectively. In its preliminary report…

Sugar isn’t sweet

Peter Wallace - @inquirerdotnet 09/05/2022

The sugar debacle is an early example of why the President should put an agriculture secretary in place with some urgency. He just doesn’t have time to think through and address all the details handling agriculture requires,…

Hard facts on sugar

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 08/23/2022

So much has been written on the so-called “sugar mess” in the past two weeks that I hesitated to add more. But I thought it might help if we distilled the cold hard facts from opinions, accusations,…

Sugar crisis threatens Cebu’s oldest and only sugar milling company

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The ongoing sugar crisis in the country has adversely affected consumers and large multinational companies alike.  Here in Cebu, it also threatened the viability and operations of the province’s oldest and only sugar…

The best all-natural skin care solutions you can find at home

Rhobie A. Ruaya, Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 03/22/2020

Who doesn’t want to look beautiful? But spending on beauty products or making constant visits to the dermatologist can be costly. CDN Digital is giving you some tips on how to look flawless at a minimal cost.…

DA chief: Sugar planters agree to lower refined sugar price

Inquirer.net 09/16/2018

BACOLOD CITY— Sugar planters have volunteered to sell refined sugar at P48 per kilo and allow the government to import up to 300,000 metric tons of sugar to bring down prices in the market. This was announced…

Of sugar, sand and sunset

Apple Ta-as 04/28/2017

Sipalay Besides, a breathtaking beachfront, Sugar Beach is home to quirky and quaint resorts like the Driftwood Village and the Takatuka Lodge and Dive Resort. At Driftwood Village, don’t expect a five-star accommodation. but rather a laid-back…

SIPALAY of sugar, sand and sunsets

Apple Ta-as 04/24/2017

  THERE is something special about things that are hard-earned. This rings true for travelling—when you discover something wonderful, say after going through a long and bumpy ride along unpaved roads. Just like the secluded paradise that…

Valentine’s Day services at Mandaue City Hall

Dominic D. Yasay 02/13/2017

SINGLE people or those who just went through a breakup can console themselves through free medical checkups and express lanes in Mandaue City Hall for today’s observance of Valentine’s Day. “In the spirit of solidarity, we decided…

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