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A Culinary Heritage Tour at Savoy Hotel
Savoy Hotel Manila celebrated National Heritage Month in style! Their “Pistang Pinoy” menu launched on 28 April. A menu based on the different festivals of Filipinos. It was the perfect ending to Filipino Food Month (April) and a delicious start to National Heritage Month (May). Executive Chef Kit Carpio curated a menu to showcase the…
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Preserve Legacies and Building Futures this National Heritage Month
The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) launched National Heritage Month on April 28, 2025. The launch took place at the Metropolitan Theater’s ballroom. This year’s theme is “Preserving Legacies, Building Futures: Empowering Communities through Heritage.” The month-long celebration has several goals. It aims to showcase culture conservation. It also aims to encourage community…
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Justice on World Press Freedom Day
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day (03 May), a somber gathering unfolded at the University of the Philippines’ College of Mass Communication (UPCMC). Journalists, media practitioners, and students gathered at the Dap-ay memorial site. They demanded justice for their colleagues facing oppression. The protest highlighted the ongoing plight of Philippine journalists. Reporters Without Borders recently…
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Pedal for ₱1,200 Wage on Labor Day
On Labor Day, May 1, 2025, various labor groups came together for a rally at Mendiola to push for an increase in the minimum wage to ₱1,200. Before this event, a cycling group rode from Quezon City to Manila City to show their support for this wage hike. The cyclists included members from organizations like…
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Super Bacteria, A Risk To Food Safety
Researchers at the University of the Philippines Diliman have discovered high levels of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella in chicken meat sold in Metro Manila wet markets. This is a serious concern, as Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. The study used whole genome sequencing to analyze Salmonella samples. The most common type was Salmonella…
