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Vegetarian Chickenjoy? Jollibee supplier eyes piece of 'meat-free' market

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 04:08 PM

Cargill Philippines said it plans to bring plant-based meat alternatives to the country soon, as people are becoming more health-conscious. Read more »

Asset sale slashed debt in half, ‘derisked’ business: Roxas Holdings

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 18 09:38 AM

The sale of Roxas group's assets was able to pay off half of its debt in a move to derisk its business, it said on Thursday. Read more »

'World's ugliest orchid' among new species named in 2020

Reuters
Posted at Dec 18 04:14 AM

LONDON - Orchids are not often called ugly, but that is how the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London, described a new species of the normally vibrant and delicate flower discovered in the forests of Madagascar. Read more »

Vegan samgyupsal, mga lutong nakasanayan puwedeng gawing mas healthy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 06:25 PM

Mae-enjoy pa rin ang mga pagkaing hinahanap-hanap at nakasanayan kahit walang karne ang mga ito at may halong mga sangkap na hindi nakakasama sa kalusugan. Read more »

As pandemic forced lockdowns, groceries, pajamas among Lazada's 2020 best sellers

Nika Lazo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 05:23 PM

Online commerce site Lazada saw more sales in groceries, household items, and pajama sets, as millions of Filipinos were forced to stay at home during the coronavirus health crisis. Read more »

Sony to shut a Malaysia factory, consolidate facilities

Liz Lee, Reuters
Updated as of Dec 05 10:10 PM

Operations at the plant will end by Sept. 30 and it will shut by the end of March 2022, affecting about 3,600 employees in Penang.   Read more »

Amid plant craze, DENR reminds public to refrain from buying threatened species

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 03:17 PM

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has reiterated its call for the public to refrain from buying or trading threatened plant species as more Filipinos jump in the plant frenzy to cope with the pandemic.    Read more »

Maynilad nagpaumanhin sa patuloy na nararanasang water interruption

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 02:25 PM

MAYNILA - Mananatili ang ipinatutupad na rotational service interruption schedules ng Maynilad dahil wala pa rin sa normal na output ang produksiyon ng tubig sa La Mesa Treatment Plant.   Read more »

China’s vow to cut carbon emissions clashes with plans to expand coal power plants, report says

Jane Cai, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 20 01:31 PM

China’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2060 implies that plans to expand the nation’s coal power cannot proceed, two environmental research groups contended on Friday.   Read more »

'With my own sauce it's delicious': A vegan takes a bite of Burger King's Impossible Whopper

Carmela Fernando
Updated as of Nov 19 02:19 PM

The patty retains BK's signature smoky flavour, while its texture is a passable replica of its beef counterpart. Read more »

SN Aboitiz clarifies it operates Magat Hydro Plant, not Magat Dam

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 07:19 PM

Renewable energy firm SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) clarified on Tuesday that it operates the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant, and not the Magat Dam which is run by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). Read more »

Shakey's eyes slice of 'meat-free' market with new plant-based burger

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 16 10:34 PM

Shakey's said the burger patty will be made from 'unMeat', the plant-based meat alternative brand from its sister company Century Pacific Food Inc.   Read more »

Gov’t gets on ‘plantito, plantita’ trend with urban agricultural program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 09:18 PM

An institute under the Department of Agriculture urged residents in Metro Manila and nearby provinces to start growing their own nutritious food through its Urban Agricultural Program.    Read more »

Toshiba to end coal power plant construction, shift to renewables

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 11 02:43 PM

Toshiba Corp. said Wednesday it would stop taking new construction orders for coal-fired power plants as it makes a strategic shift to cleaner, renewable energy.   Read more »

McDonald's launching meatless 'McPlant' burger

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 10 07:09 AM

Fast food giant McDonald's on Monday announced it was launching a new plant-based burger named the "McPlant" to cater to the growing number of people who do not eat meat.  Read more »

'Plantdemic' hits Philippines as demand for greenery grows

Mikhail Flores, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 09 12:41 PM

A gardening craze dubbed "plantdemic" has spread across the Philippines after coronavirus restrictions fuelled demand for greenery, sending plant prices soaring and sparking a rise in poaching from public parks and protected forests. Read more »

NGCP restores power in Sorsogon, parts of Albay; Catanduanes by end Nov, says DOE

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 07 09:33 PM

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Saturday said it already energized the province of Sorsogon and parts of Albay through islanding operations, while the Department of Energy (DOE) targets to energize a portion of typhoon-hit Catanduanes by the end of the month. Read more »

How thousands in China got infected by brucellosis in one single outbreak

Reuters
Posted at Nov 06 02:09 PM

Brucellosis, a bacterial disease with flu-like symptoms, has infected more than 6,000 people in a single outbreak in northwestern China.  Read more »

First Gen unit eyes developing small-scale LNG solutions in PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 30 10:26 AM

First Gen Corp said Friday its wholly-owned subsidiary FGEN LNG Corp was eyeing the development of small-scale liquified natural gas (ssLNG) solutions at the First Philippine Industrial Park. Read more »

Nostalgia: Living and partying in Rockwell, the early years

Monchet Diokno Olives
Updated as of Oct 25 09:26 PM

As they try to revive the al fresco scene of this posh vertical residential community in the time of COVID, an OG resident looks back at the promise and spirit of Rockwell's early years  Read more »