Does ube have what it takes?
Move over, matcha. Make room, pistachio. Even gingerbread might need to step aside — because ube is officially entering its purple era.
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Move over, matcha. Make room, pistachio. Even gingerbread might need to step aside — because ube is officially entering its purple era.
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The Philippines’ global ube boom could depend on what scientists find beneath the soil, as researchers at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will maintain its aggressive push to expand Philippine exports as it seeks to build on the country’s record export…
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For Capasso, creativity doesn’t begin with adding more ingredients — it begins with knowing them.
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The government is positioning ube as the Philippines’ next major agricultural export, rolling out an industry-led roadmap to boost production, improve quality,…
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The evening saw a masterclass on cultural exchange, drawing out some of the metro’s top personalities into a room where smiles, greetings and hugs flowed as…
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The Philippines is creating a roadmap to turn ube into a major agricultural export product, as the government moves to strengthen supply chains, establish…
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The government is turning to one of the Philippines’ most recognizable crops, ube (purple yam), to help narrow the country’s more than $10-billion agricultural…
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Nights of Zabana at Savoy Hotel Manila prove that great stays are not only about where you sleep, but also about the moments, flavors, and conversations that…
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SM Supermalls is celebrating one of the country’s most beloved flavors through its “Ube Nation” campaign, bringing together a wide range of purple yam-inspired…
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There is currently a supply shoeetage of purple yam or ube in the country, prompting the government and private stakeholders to find ways to increase the…
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Problem Child, Maya Black in hand, is out to stir trouble behind the bar
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Bananas provide rapid hydration and essential electrolytes to combat sweat-induced loss, while the high antioxidant content of ube halaya helps to combat…
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The production of Philippine purple yam or ube is struggling to meet a surging global demand, which drove $3.06M in exports in 2025, despite local shortages…
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According to the complaint, when police arrived, they found Moreno-Gama with a jug of kerosene, a lighter and a document entitled ‘Your Last Warning.’
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture have tied up with the province of Camarines Sur to launch a comprehensive…
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There are certain ingredients of any cuisine that are a big part of the identity of that cuisine, and ube is that for the Philippines.’
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‘A full room is always exciting, but what stays with us is watching people reconnect with cocktails in a meaningful way.’
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