News on Filipino Food

2009-01-02 GMANews. TV - IBON presses for strategy to cope with global crisis - Business - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA

IBON said a radical change in socioeconomic policies is needed if there is going to be any hope of lifting the tens of millions of poor Filipinos out of their deprivation.

Giving priority to Filipino producers in government procurement and aid-funded projects.

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MANILA, Philippines - Amid global financial crisis, a militant think tank urged government to adopt a two-stage strategy to cope with the problem.

2009-01-02 From Filipino cuisine to German meals - INQUIRER. net, Philippine News for Filipinos

WE wish you a very fulfilling holiday season. When all the frenzy is over, you might want to enjoy a meal in any of the three outlets we visited previously. One is in Serendra, offering modern Filipino cuisine; the second is also an innovator; and the third has gained good reputation for years and has kept its faithful clientele.

Ground floor, The Atrium, Makati Avenue, Makati City; tel. no. 8935179. This has a loyal following because food and service have not deteriorated.

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2009-01-02 GMANews. TV - Bishop pushes for farm investments for 2009 - Nation - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA

Among other things, these mean a realistic investment in agriculture, a just and fair agricultural reform, a more favorably treated farming people, duly pursued and developed foreign markets for Filipino food products," he said.

Agricultural development is the answer to the national predicament. Green revolution is the call of the times. Food is wealth. It brings contentment. It means health and well being. And when more than enough, food is profitable for export and even convertible to fuel," Cruz said.

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MANILA, Philippines - If the government is serious in exploiting the countrys agricultural potential, it should do the obvious and pour in more investments for agricultural modernization.

2009-01-02 Cedar Rapids Veteran Meets Boy He Befriended 64 Years Later KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Local News

Bernacki said he took "Little Joe" back to camp and fed the boy Army chow. He even arranged for "Little Joe" to take food home for his family. Later, Bernacki and some of his Army buddies spent usd. 88. 00 out of their own pockets to pay local carpenters to rebuild the familys bamboo hut.

CEDAR RAPIDS- A Cedar Rapids soldier in World War II helped a Filipino boy survive the ravages of war and Japanese occupation. And 64 years later, that led to an emotional, happy reunion.

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2008-12-31 The Peninsula On-line: Qatars leading English Daily

Manila: The Catholic Church and an environmental group appealed to Filipinos to buy food for their families instead of firecrackers to welcome the New Year. In a joint statement, the Care for the Earth Ministry of the Our Lady of Remedies Parish and the EcoWaste Coalition also urged the public to shift from the usual firecrackers to alternative ways of celebrating the New Year such as the use of other noisemakers like the simple torotot or paper trumpets.

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2008-12-31 Roach, Fernandez perfect pair for Pacman The Philippine Star News Sports

Fernandez and rsquo; voice was clearly audible on TV during the breaks in between rounds of the and ldquo;Dream Match and rdquo; in Las Vegas last Dec. 6. He constantly reminded Pacquiao to get off the ropes, where De la Hoya has an advantage, and take the fight to the middle of the ring where he has room to operate with his blinding speed. What Roach said in English, Fernandez repeated in Filipino for emphasis. Fernandez would take a bullet for Pacquiao whom he loves like a brother. At night, he brushes Pacquiao and rsquo;s hair before he sleeps - that and rsquo;s when Jinkee isn and rsquo;t around during the long training period. Fernandez also supervises the cooking of Pacquiao and rsquo;s food, leads the kitchen brigade and does the shopping in the grocery store.

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Manny Pacquiao admits he wouldnandrsquo;t be the fighter he is today without Freddie Roach and Buboy Fernandez in his corner. - Philstar philippine news pilipino star ngayon freeman banat people asia daily news breaking news headline metro news motoring business sports leisure features local news balita filipino newspapers

2008-12-31 Manila Bulletin Online

Vice President Noli de Castro yesterday said he has taken up the cudgels for seven Filipino welders in Qatar who recently lost their jobs by asking Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) Secretary Marianito Roque to extend the workers government assistance such as food and shelter.

There have been more than 90 attempts at capturing ships by pirates in the Gulf of Aden this year, 39 of which have been successful, according to maritime organizations. Most of the captured ships have Filipino crew members on board, and some have all- Filipino crews.

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2008-12-22 Being Pinoy The Secret To Global Success The Philippine Star Other STAR Sections Starweek Magazine

But entrepreneurship was in her blood. The daughter of Filipino contractor F. F. Cruz, Josie ventured into various enterprises ranging from car wash to fast food. But Josie found the perfect endeavor when she got a buyer from the upscale American department store chain Bloomingdales interested in Philippine hand-embroidered blouses sent to her by a friend. That was Josie and rsquo;s quiet entrance in the world of fashion.

International fashion tycoon Josie Natori is one remarkable proof of Filipino creativity and the ability to adapt to different environments. Though Josie had an exceptional career in banking as the first female vice president of investment banking of financial services giant Merrill Lynch, she had shown immense creative talent as a child. At the age of nine, she played the piano and performed alongside the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Overseas Filipinos are touted as the new heroes of the nation. - Philstar philippine news pilipino star ngayon freeman banat people asia daily news breaking news headline metro news motoring business sports leisure features local news balita filipino newspapers

2008-12-22 Manila Bulletin Online

I learned of the current condition of our OFWs in Kuwait. The growing numbers of OFWs in the shelter, the present winter season and the inadequate provisions for food, blankets, heaters and other necessities require additional budget in order for our action center in Kuwait to be able to fully accommodate all those OFWs coming for help," De Castro said.

De Castro said Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Ricardo Endaya had reported that some 200 distressed Filipino workers in Kuwait, most of whom have run away from their employers because of bad working conditions, are seeking refuge at the Philippine embassy, but the embassy is hard-pressed in providing them shelter.

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2008-12-22 Almost Christmas - INQUIRER. net, Philippine News for Filipinos

THE story is told about a teacher who told his class that she will give usd. 10 to the child who can name the most famous man who ever lived. An Irish boy said, it was St. Patrick, a Swiss boy said, it was St. Nicholas de Flue. A Filipino boy said, it was Dr. Jose Rizal. The teacher refuted all of them saying those they mentioned were not famous worldwide. Finally a Jewish boy said: Jesus Christ. The teacher congratulated him but wondered why he mentioned Jesus Christ since he was a Jew. Deep in my heart, I know its Moses, but, maam, business is business, the boy said with a smile as he pocketed the usd. 10.

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