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Sweet scams: Kaspersky sounds the alarm on copycat chocolate fraud

Dubai’s iconic chocolate is increasingly tantalizing taste buds worldwide, but the soaring demand has also attracted a darker side: cybercriminals.

DA links hands with retail giants to distribute affordable rice nationwide

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a new partnership with the major retail chains to distribute affordable rice nationwide, aimed at stabilizing prices and improving access for Filipino households.

NFA needs additional funding for increased rice buffer stock

The National Food Authority (NFA) needs to secure additional funding to cover the increase in the national rice buffer stock mandated under the amended Rice Tariffication Law.

Meat imports surge in 2024, reflecting shifting consumer demand and economic impact

The country's meat imports posted a significant increase in 2024, reflecting growing demand and shifts in consumer preference, according to data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). From January to November 2024, the Philippines imported 1.33 billion kilograms of meat, marking a 19.4 percent rise from the 1.12 billion kilograms imported in the same period of 2023.

LTFRB studies P15 minimum fare petition amid rising costs for commuters and drivers

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is reviewing a petition from various transport groups seeking a P15 minimum fare for public utility jeepneys, a move that could impact the daily commute of millions of Filipinos.

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The seaside tree hiding the next skincare goldmine

Scientists have found that the humble bitaog tree—also known as Palo Maria, Tamanu Tree, Dangkalan, or Alexandrian laurel—that are common along Philippine coastlines and often overlooked, produces an oil rich in compounds prized by the skincare industry. 

HABI weaves stronger future for Philippine textiles 

Every handwoven Philippine textile tells a story. HABI: The Philippine Textile Council wants to make sure buyers know the difference between an authentic heirloom and an imitation dressed up in tradition.

North America flights lift Philippine tourism growth

Airlines are ramping up flights between North America and the Philippines as robust demand continues to buck a broader slowdown in outbound travel from the US and Canada, reinforcing confidence in one of the country's most valuable tourism markets.

Naomi Johnson sets 400-m record in heat, wins silver in final

Naomi Johnson arrived in Ordos, China, chasing a medal. She left carrying something even heavier, a shiny silver, and a brand-new Philippine record.

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