Ube as signature commodity of ancestral domains
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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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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There are countless ways to find joy, from chasing new destinations to savoring stillness in a quiet staycation, indulging in good food, or stepping out for a…
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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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Patchwork today has shed its humble origins as a “technique of necessity” to becoming a high-concept dialogue between heritage and the the avant-garde. It is a…
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TACLOBAN CITY — Riding on the increasing global demand for Philippine ube, Northern Samar is positioning itself as a key agricultural contributor for root…
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Microchips contain gold and a Chinese man with knowhow in safely extracting the precious metal from electronic waste has gone viral with his online post…
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At auctions like Liveauctioneers.com, up for bidding alongside artworks and jewelry are eyeglasses and eyewear cases and accessories — even nose pieces.
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Filipino dance sensation and global content creator Niana Guerrero is redefining what it means to take care of your skin — proving that even the simplest…
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“What is ‘afam’?” influential Filipino-American business leader Loida Nicolas Lewis asked DAILY TRIBUNE when the publication asked for her advice to those who…
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Due to their uniqueness as flavors and ‘Instagrammable’ colors, ube and matcha are both experiencing significant surges in global popularity, driven by social…
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Fragrance evolved from being one’s ‘signature’ to one that enhanced ‘emotional wellness.’
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And just like that, blind items are everywhere — traditional and new media carry them. Entertainment portals and platforms give them headline status. Online…
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Acres of planted ones are reportedly wiped out by floods, not only among northern growers like Baguio and Benguet, but also among farmers in different parts of…
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Searches on food delivery apps for the snacks jumped by 1,500 times last month.
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While matcha remains a trending flavor for drinks and desserts, the Philippine native crop ube is making its way beyond the local market, with its products now…
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On one of the most popular dates for work festive parties, a new global study from non-alcoholic beer Heineken 0.0 reveals that 2025 marks the first festive…
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There was a time when becoming queer lovers — onscreen or otherwise — was almost unthinkable.
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