Holiday health watch: Be merry, not sorry this Christmas

Inquirer 12/23/2014

Too much eating, drinking increase risk of heart attacks, strokes Every year during the Christmas season—the longest celebration in the country—health experts try to remind Filipinos to eat and drink in moderation to curb the increasing prevalence…

Puto-sikwate sends 37 scholars to school

Apple Ta-as 12/23/2014

Before pancakes, bacons and eggs  became regular breakfast favorites, puto and sikwate were the morning mainstays in dining tables in Cebuano homes. Puto to the uninitiated is sticky rice cooked in coconut milk which is wolfed down…

Islands Group will open 12 more Islands Pinoy Deli outlets next year

Aileen Garcia-Yap 12/11/2014

Homegrown tourism-anchored retail chain will open at least 12 more outlets under their different brands next year. Jay Aldeguer, Islands Group president and chief executive officer, said they will continue to expand their two brands — Islands…

17K sacks of food delivered to north Cebu; more to come

Carine M. Asutilla, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/09/2014

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas sent 17,000 sacks of food packs to areas badly hit by typhoon Ruby in northern Cebu as of 11 a.m. yesterday. DSWD-7 Assistant Director for Operations…

Viagra for women?

Dr. Philip S. Chua 12/01/2014

“Viagra for women?” is the frequently asked question around the world, since 40 percent of women have sexual concerns and knowing that the erectile dysfunction blue pill has been very effective in men’s ability to have sustained…

Azure’s treat for intrepid foodies

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 11/28/2014

A new and exciting flagship restaurant, Azure Beach Club, is the latest milestone for Crimson Resort and Spa in Mactan, Cebu, which was formally opened last October. Filinvest, Filarchipelago and Crimson consider the launching of the “cerulean”…

Radisson Blu to spend P5M on upgrades

Aileen Garcia-Yap 11/26/2014

A major hotel in Cebu, the Radisson Blu Hotel, has invested P5 million to upgrade its food and beverage and rooms segments. In an interview yesterday, Radisson Blu Hotel general manager Nishan Silva said that while their…

Chef Steve Shrimski’s ‘adventure’ fare

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 11/24/2014

Australian cuisine continues to create culinary ripples with the “adventure” creations of Executive Chef Steve Shrimski of Canvas Bistro Bar Gallery and Circa 1900. With the opening of Canvas Bistro Bar Gallery in the Food Terraces of…

5 things to order at Choi City

Jude Bacalso 11/11/2014

As Choi City expands its menu, many of the old favorites remain just that by maintaining the taste that made them instant hits with Cebuanos. I’m a stickler for the classics, and many of those laid out…

Tainted food handlers’ gloves

Dr. Philip S. Chua 11/10/2014

There are more and more fast food chains requiring their food handler to use gloves when preparing food items, as an indication of hygiene and food safety. The idea, on the surface, appears to be a good…

Share the ultimate Overload Pizza

PR 10/28/2014

Greenwich is at it again! The Philippines’ favorite pizza and pasta chain continues to bring consumers an enjoyable combination of mouthwatering dishes and suitable settings for all those ultimate bonding moments. Among their premium product offerings is…

Vietnam rice boosts NFA stocks

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/24/2014

There’s enough supply of rice in Central and Eastern Visayas, an official of the National Food Authority (NFA) said last Friday. Lucy Rosales, NFA-7 spokesperson, gave this assurance after two vessels carrying rice from Vietnam arrived at…

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