Law firm identifies trade challenges in emerging Asia
By Princess Daisy C. Ominga
The recent economic upswing seen in Southeast Asia has led to a surge in foreign investors out to take advantage of the opportunities that abound in the region.
The recent economic upswing seen in Southeast Asia has led to a surge in foreign investors out to take advantage of the opportunities that abound in the region.
How does a tall glass of Isabela Secret cocktail sound to you? Or do you prefer the extra kick of a Sarangani Punch cocktail? These are just some of the Tapuy Cocktail blends being launched by PhilRice, a government corporate entity attached to the Department of Agriculture. Their research on the different uses of rice led to an improved version of tapuy, a naturally fermented alcoholic beverage made from cooked glutinous rice and starter culture locally known as “bubod.” This local rice wine is often served during feasts by the mountain tribes in the Cordilleras.
At 80 years old, Inez Claudio is still creating works of art with her beautiful quilts. And she’s not showing any signs of retiring, no sir, not while she can help it.
Have you tried mochi ice cream? This dessert is a Japanese confection made from soft, pounded sticky rice (mochi) with an ice cream filling. It is popular in Asia and the United States, and has now reached Philippine shores.
When Laiden Pedriña quit her job in a nongovernment organization (NGO) in 2010, she set her sights on two things: find a way to help out-of-school-youths finish their education and start a business in the service of God.
Every child deserves a happy childhood.” These words motivated Myrna Yao to veer away from the family business of dealership of Goodyear tires and concentrate on what she loves doing best: giving joy to kids.
So you want to mount an exhibit? Dodije Fabian, business development consultant of Themes & Motifs, the organizer of the biggest, most comprehensive and longest running wedding fair in the country, gives us some pointers, suggestions, tips, and lessons that are applicable not only to prospective events organizers, but also to other business-oriented individuals.
Pals since high school, Ryan David and Philippe Arenillo often threw business ideas while hanging out with their friends. Some were weird, others crazy, but there were days when, by a stroke of luck, they stumbled upon brilliant ones.
LJ Moreno-Alapag has a new baby. No, it is not the diaper-wearing kind. At least, not yet. The newly wed actress recently opened a cake pops shop in Kapitolyo, Pasig, called Lollicake Factory. It’s a cozy, pink-laden place where LJ gets to do things that she’s really passionate about: baking sweets and surrounding herself with her favorite color.
It all started on a lazy Saturday five years ago. Sisters Fiona and Monique Hilario decided to spend some bonding time in a salon to get some wax job. While waiting for their turn, they noticed that though it was a hair salon, most of its clients were there for the waxing services. Trying to [...]
MANILA, Philippines—Ravioli is a pasta dish where meat, vegetables or cheese are put in the dough, creating a sort of pasta “pillow.” It is widely believed to have originated in Italy, and is a popular dish in several European countries. In the Philippines, Filipinos have associated ravioli with the upper class’ fine dining menu. Something [...]
