With its rich soil and unique flavors, Bicol cacao has the potential to put the Philippines on the world chocolate map. Read more »
The first regional edition of Terra Madre Asia Pacific opened on Nov. 19 at Bacolod City’s Provincial Capitol Lagoon, bringing together communities from across the Asia-Pacific to highlight and support environmentally conscious and traditional food practices in the Philippines. Read more »
Filipinos are now fending off scam attempts almost every other day, with adults targeted an average of 239 times a year, according to a new report by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in partnership with Mastercard and Whoscall. Read more »
An estimated 7.2% of Filipino women aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical or sexual abuse from a husband or male intimate partner at least once in their lifetime, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more »
Filipina beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo wowed judges and fans alike during the swimsuit preliminary of the 74th Miss Universe pageant on Wednesday, November 19. Read more »
Japanese-run restaurants in Manila have faced a sharp decline in business following a series of armed robberies targeting Japanese nationals, prompting temporary closures and new security measures, officials and business owners reported. Read more »
