P64-a-day threshold is insulting and saddening, says Sen. Hontiveros

Emmariel Ares 08/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Claiming that having the means to spend more than P64 for three meals everyday translates to not being “food poor” is both insulting and saddening. This was the reaction of Senator Risa Hontiveros…

Pinoys spending over P64 for meals a day not food poor – Neda data

Charie Abarca 08/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — If you spend more than P64 for three meals a day, you’re no longer considered “food poor.” This was based on the data from the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda). During the Senate…

Where to go when you’re in Cebu City

07/08/2024

Do you happen to be in Cebu City for a couple of days?  If you are, here’s a guide that can help you if you have some extra time off. If you don’t know it yet, Cebu…

A simple recipe for Caesar salad on its 100th birthday

07/06/2024

It’s 100 years since the Caesar salad was invented, it’s said, on the Fourth of July at a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. And it’s had staying power. The original is credited to Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini, who…

It’s not as world-famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan

06/23/2024

TOKYO (AP) — The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls are stuffed with…

32,000 ‘food poor’ families in CV to get aid through food stamps

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Food poor families or families who do not have the capability to buy or access food will be given food stamps as part of the government’s alleviation program. .With the success of the…

Got tomatoes? Here’s what you can do with them in the kitchen

04/22/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines–Tomatoes, with their vibrant color and juicy texture, have long been a staple in kitchens around the world.  Just recently, tomatoes have been talked about here in Cebu as farmers in upland villages are…

Meatless meals to savor and enjoy this Holy Week

By Jessa Ngojo 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY – As a province known to be referred to as the “cradle of Christianity” here in the Philippines, we, Catholic Cebuanos, tend to take our Holy Week holidays seriously. And, as the holy culmination for…

How to make ‘Binisayang’ binignit

Nikki Medalla 03/25/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu – For Cebuanos, binignit is not just a hearty snack that gives a nostalgic feeling of when we were younger. It symbolizes sacrifice and humility and it is something that always gets talked about during…

Netizens discuss: ‘What is delicious to eat in this heat?’

Charen Alegres-USJR Intern 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In today’s ‘Hot’ news, on Wednesday, March 6, the heat index ranges between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius. With that, the state weather bureau urged the public to take precautionary measures and drink…

5 Delicious Hams to try this Christmas

Khryss Melchor Gabuya 12/21/2023

As Christmas nears, Filipino homes get ready to feast, and the much-loved hams take center stage. These five special versions promise to make your Christmas meal even more delightful. Pear Shape Ham This ham stands out due…

5 Delicious Lechon Varieties to Enjoy This Christmas

Khryss Melchor Gabuya 12/19/2023

Filipino Christmas celebrations are incomplete without lechon, a beloved roasted pig. Aside from the traditional Lechon, there are other mouthwatering variations that add excitement to your holiday meal. Lechon Lechon is the star of Filipino feasts, known…

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