Comelec warns vs feeding supporters during campaign rallies

Dianne Sampang 02/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines —Providing food or drinks to supporters during campaign sorties is prohibited, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday, the start of the campaign period for Senate and party-list group seat aspirants “Bawal po…

SWS: Jobs, food, education and health top Filipinos’ concerns

Inquirer Research 02/02/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos consider job creation, food security, health care, education and workers’ rights as the top five priorities when selecting election candidates, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. Conducted from Jan. 17…

How not to feel guilty after the holiday feasts

Immae Lachica 12/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The holiday season is about feasting! Feasting on good conversations, on fun gatherings and, of course, on feasting on good, sumptuous food. ’Tis really the season to be jolly and full! But when the…

‘Malunggay’ to boost PH economy, global standing in wellness industry

Wilnard Bacelonia 12/04/2024

MANILA – Senator Cynthia Villar underscored on Wednesday the potential of moringa, locally known as “malunggay,” in boosting the agricultural sector and enhancing the global standing of the Philippines in the health and wellness industry. Villar, who…

No price cap on lechon, says DA

Stephanie Sevillano 11/22/2024

MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said there is no need to put a price cap on pork, particularly on lechon (roasted pig), for the upcoming holiday season despite the effects of African swine fever…

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…

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