The Philippines has been striving to position itself as a destination that does not only offer world-class beaches but also diverse and travel-worthy cuisine. Over the weekend, the Department of Tourism staged the hybrid KAIN NA! Food Festival in Tagaytay, which took guests on a tour of the Philippine islands by introducing various flavors from different regions as far as Caraga. Aptly themed “Traveling Flavors”, the food expo allowed Tagaytay foodies to get a taste of Tacloban City’s delectable version of suman latik, sagmani, and moron; the so-called “healthy crisps” made from coconut and different vegetables by sopresa from Urdaneta

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez proposed stronger trade and investment ties with the UAE as he joined the inaugural Global Business Forum (GBF) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) hosted at Expo Dubai 2020. The forum is a signature event of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aimed to provide a platform for dialogue among UAE, Asean, and other global businesses and governments. Held from December 8 to 9, GBF Asean was attended by other ministers from the UAE government and the Asean and featured over 40 speakers and 25-panel discussions that focused on the