MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday urged Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to show “delicadeza” and take a leave of absence while an investigation into the alleged illegal importation of P395 million worth of rice is ongoing. The Bureau of Customs seized 312,000 bags of Vietnamese

The congressman's office has kept the move low-key, providing no press release or photo handout of the oath taking

MANILA, Philippines — Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday flagged a relocation site in Pampanga province for being situated in a low-lying area prone to flooding, noting that the resettlement was conducted without adequate consultation with residents. “Philippine authorities disregarded the rights of residents who were removed from a small island in Pampanga province for

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The incoming leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has vowed to mobilize the support of “all political actors that have significant influence” in a bid to build a strong foundation for the regional government. On Wednesday, BARMM interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, who heads the Bangsamoro Federalist

As someone who lived in London in the late 2000s, when Asian food was not as popular, accessible or unburdened by tradition as it is now, Wagamama was one of the early options for a little taste of Japan. Founded in 1992 by Hong Kong-born British restaurateur Alan Yau Tak-wai, the Tokyo ramen bar-inspired restaurant quickly ballooned into a nationwide chain – despite the liberties it would take with flavour. I had forgotten about this brand until recently, when a little storm in a teacup began...

As someone who lived in London in the late 2000s, when Asian food was not as popular, accessible or unburdened by tradition as it is now, Wagamama was one of the early options for a little taste of Japan. Founded in 1992 by Hong Kong-born British restaurateur Alan Yau Tak-wai, the Tokyo ramen bar-inspired restaurant quickly ballooned into a nationwide chain – despite the liberties it would take with flavour. I had forgotten about this brand until recently, when a little storm in a teacup began...

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Heeding the wishes of President Marcos, the city government is set to spend close to a billion pesos for the makeover of Maharlika Livelihood Complex, the summer capital’s first shopping mall that was completed in 1980 at the direction of the President’s mother, then first lady Imelda Marcos. Mayor Benjamin Magalong

KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — A 14-year-old student who fought off the gunman during a gun attack at Banga National High School in Banga, South Cotabato, last month said he was only concerned about keeping his classmates safe. Bryan Ezel Pamonag bared this during his recognition by the Department of Education (DepEd) during the

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