Not too long ago, matcha was everywhere. But these days, another colorful ingredient is stealing the spotlight. Ube, the Philippines' beloved purple yam, is showing up in more drinks, desserts, and café menus, proving that a local favorite can stand alongside global trends. Read more »
A health expert is urging the public to limit coffee and processed food intake as extreme heat continues to push heat index levels to dangerous ranges in several areas of the country. Read more »
Three well-loved Filipino rice dishes have earned a spot on the international culinary stage. Arroz caldo, lugaw, and champorado were recently included in TasteAtlas’ list of the Top 100 Porridges in the World. Read more »
Onions are a kitchen staple, adding depth to dishes like adobo, sisig, and bistek. However, researchers at Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) have found an unusual way to showcase onions: ice cream. Read more »
Ilocos Norte has launched an innovative project aimed at revitalizing its salt industry with the opening of a gourmet salt processing and analysis center in Burgos town. Read more »
The Salinas Salt Springs in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, once gleamed like a hidden gem in the forests of northern Luzon. Yet, by 1990, the springs mysteriously ceased production, leaving the region to watch helplessly as the wonder faded. What led to this decline, and what remains today? Read more »
