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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…
MANILA, Philippines — After getting P155 billion from sin taxes on tobacco and alcohol products, the Department of Health (DOH) now wants to slap additional excises, this time on sweetened beverages, junk food and “nonstaple” food high…
To keep Filipinos healthy while raising more revenues for the government, the state-run think tank National Tax Research Center (NTRC) is pushing to slap an excise tax on junk food. “Overconsumption of junk foods causes harm to…
Our bones act like a frame for our body that protects vital organs. With bone problems, the overall function of our body will be affected. Poor bone health can cause many more conditions. So it is only…
Surely, most of us have a lot of food cravings right now, considering that we are encouraged to stay indoors and are basically living off of homemade and canned food. From burgers, to ice cream, we long…
What is gluten? Gluten is protein substance found in cereal grains, barley, rye, and triticale, especially wheat, which is responsible for the elastic texture of dough, an ingredient that “glues” the dough together. It is actually a…
A typical diet of a young Filipino includes instant noodles, chips, grilled street food and carbonated drinks. A recent study of 19,000 young Filipinos aged 15-24 showed that youths snack or eat these unhealthy choices at least…
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