Day: October 23, 2025

Manila: The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the Philippines’ latest citation as one of Asia’s rising culinary hotspots. Marriott International’s ‘Future of Food 2026’ report recently recognized the growing influence of the Philippines in Asia’s gastronomic landscape and named it among the countries ‘ready to be plated as the next gastronomic gateway.’ According to Philippines News Agency, the report was based on insights from over 30 influential chefs, mixologists, culinary experts, and regional food media, along with data from Marriott’s first regional survey. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated that gastronomy tourism is a vital part of the National Tourism Development

Tokyo: FamilyMart Co. said Wednesday that it will offer free images of its teary-eyed characters used on stickers to indicate food products close to expiring. The Japanese convenience store chain will provide illustrations of cartoons pleading “Please help me” to retail stores outside its chain. The initiative aims to promote food waste reduction by increasing the number of locations using the stickers. According to Philippines News Agency, the sticker featuring an onigiri character was first introduced at FamilyMart stores nationwide in March. From April to September, the amount of waste from onigiri and boxed lunches fell about 5 percent from

Makati city: A situation similar to Myanmar could befall the Philippines should a military junta take over the government, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned on Thursday, as rumors continue to swirl of a plot to overthrow the government amid the corruption scandal. According to Philippines News Agency, in a chance interview in Makati City, Teodoro said an “extra-constitutional” move from the military would hit the country’s economy the hardest. “Hindi ka ire-recognize ng ibang mga bansa. I-freeze ‘yung mga accounts mo. Hindi ka maaaring makipagnegosyo. Hindi ka puwede mag-remit. So papaano ka mabubuhay (You will

Bacolod: The role of sports in promoting unity was highlighted anew during the opening of the 26th Season of the Philippine University Games (Unigames) at the Capitol Lagoon and Park here Thursday afternoon. This year’s edition, which marks the return of Unigames to its home city after 10 years, gathers more than 1,500 athletes and coaches from 41 colleges and universities across the country who will see action in the week-long competitions from Oct. 24 to 30. According to Philippines News Agency, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, in his message, said the province opens its doors to the nation’s

Manila: Global infrastructure investment firm I Squared Capital has reaffirmed its strong confidence in the Philippines and commitment to continue investing in the country’s infrastructure sector, Malaca±ang said Thursday. In a meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malaca±ang Palace, I Squared Capital Founder and Chairman Dr. Sadek Wahba commended the administration’s reforms that have strengthened the country’s investment climate, noting that the Philippines remains an attractive destination for long-term infrastructure growth. According to Philippines News Agency, the firm reaffirmed its strong confidence in the Philippines and its continued commitment to invest in the country’s infrastructure, as stated by