Virginia Foods introduces the Krunchy Chicken Patty

​Introducing the Virginia Krunchy Chicken Patty - the ultimate weekend indulgence that's juicy, crunchy, and meaty.

Get it from the nearest Virginia factory outlets and all leading supermarkets nationwide, to kickstart the weekend with a burst of krunchy moments. 

Whether you're planning a burger date with friends, a picnic, or just a cozy meal at home, the Virginia Krunchy Chicken Patty is the perfect way to make the weekend extra special.

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Virginia Food, Inc's launches Virginia Krunchy Chicken Nuggets.

​LOOK: Virginia Food, Inc's newly launched Krunchy Line, Virginia Krunchy Chicken Nuggets. With its crunchy, meaty, and juicy quality, it sure it has a Krunchy Goodness in Every Bite!

Turn your simple chicken nugget recipe ideas to something more delicious! 

Grab your own Virginia Krunchy Chicken Nuggets at your nearest Virginia Factory Outlets and leading supermarkets nationwide. 

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Sen. Imee Marcos joins rally fronting DOF

MANILA -- Senator Imee Marcos joined more than 1000 rallyists in front of the Department of Finance office Tuesday, September 26 by bringing food and water as show of support for those opposing DoF's proposed tariff reduction on imported rice.

The Department of Finance is planning to reduce the current 35 percent tariff on imported rice to 10 percent up to zero percent temporarily to address the surging price of rice in the market.

Senator Marcos is not in favor of DoF's plan to continue with the importation of rice in the midst of harvest season starting this last week of September until October.

“Hindi papayag si BongBong dito. Sigurado ako diyan dahil lagot tayo sa tatay ko. Talaga naman, sigurado ako diyan.” The Super Ate ng Pangulo is confident that her brother, President Bongbong Marcos, will not allow this move by the DoF.

According to Senator Marcos, Apo Lakay had a mystical and powerful notion of rice.

“Para sa aking ama, ang bigas ay talagang hindi lamang pagkain. Para sa kanya, pagkatao. Unang-una, pagkatao 'pagkat walang dignidad ang kumakalam ang tiyan. Ikalawa, pagmamahal - dahil ang pagiging Kristyano ay manggagaling sa pagmamahal sa kapwa na pinapakain at hindi ginugutom. Ikatlo, ang bigas ay kalayaan. Kalayaan dahil walang demokrasya ng gutom,” added the senator.

The senator’s message to those in favor of rice importation during harvest season, “Lagot kayo! Mumultuhin kayo ni Apo Lakay!” (Photos: Sen. Marcos Office)

Intellicare keeps MSMEs in PH fit, healthy

CEBU CITY-- Intellicare, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services (Asalus Corporation) is a preeminent HMO, driven by a purpose to ensure that every Filipino has access to top-notch healthcare services.

In the dynamic world of MSMEs, where dreams meet determination, every decision count, what happens when the pursuit of success collides with the need for affordable healthcare?  FIT is the answer, a game-changer in the industry.

With MSMEs comprising 99.5 percent of total business enterprises, employing 63 percent of the nation’s workforce, and contributing 40 percent to the country’s GDP, their success is vital. However, the pandemic dealt a severe blow to these businesses, leaving them grappling with income losses and financial constraints.

The pressing need for affordable employee benefits, particularly healthcare, became a challenge they couldn’t ignore.  Intellicare’s response to the MSMEs’ needs is the relaunch of FIT, a healthcare program specifically designed for them.

FIT offers four comprehensive plans – Essential, Lite, Pro, and Elite – enabling clients to choose the level of healthcare access that suits their requirements, without straining their budgets.

FIT provides access to essential healthcare services such as In-Patient Care, Out-Patient Care, Emergency Care, and Teleconsultation. They understand that different businesses have unique needs, so they offer the flexibility to supplement coverage with dental benefits, group life insurance, mental health programs, and global medical emergency assistance. It is healthcare tailored to fit your business like a glove.

As the world gradually heals and economies recover, Intellicare recognizes the importance of nurturing the mindset, energy, and passion of entrepreneurs and business owners. Keeping employees fit and healthy is essential for realizing a better and new normal.  FIT becomes the key to unlocking a future where success and well-being go hand in hand.

Visit Intellicare at 10/F One Montage Tower Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Camputhaw Cebu City, or check out their website at http://www.intellicare.com.ph/ for more details. (Photos: CCCI/Intellicare FB) #ENTERPRISEOFTHEDAY

Mom & Daniel Pastry where homemade cakes, pastries make everyday sweeter for everyone

CEBU CITY – Mom & Daniel Pastry is a realization of a lifelong passion of Ruby Dawal of a thriving haven for homemade cakes and pastries since the age of three, her love for crafting cakes from mud cakes adorned with flowers now bloomed into this sweet store--Mom & Daniel Pastry where delightful treat and a slice of love in every cake bite are possible making everyday a sweeter and happy day for everyone.

Fueled by a desire to provide for his son as a whisk warrior, Ruby embarked on a mission to craft cakes that would stand out, with ingenuity as their ally, an improvised oven gave birth to their first chocolate cake – a witness to resourcefulness and determination.

Spotting the many opportunities which will amplify her entrepreneurial journey, Ruby signed up for the 12- module Kapatid Mentor Me Program of the Department of the Trade & Industry (DTI) with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) and with the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) in 2018.

Recognizing the immense opportunity that opened doors for Ruby and son Daniel, occasions such as the array of support from different government institutions, i.e., DTI, DOST and DOLE and private entities whom she currently serves as her market.

Believing that what they do is more than just baking but as labor of love, Mom & Daniel Pasty's success rests on the principle of 'Customer First to ensure top-notch top customer service and most preferred baked and pastries.

 

From simple celebrations to momentous occasions, from Pasalubong to Homeward bound OFWs, Mom & Daniel Pastry has become a “go-to” person for desserts, cakes and pastries and a trustee companion for celebrations and small events and gatherings. All these concreted Ruby’s decision to make business from baking.

 Aspiring to serve beyond Cebu, a vision to put up a cake factory continued to challenge Ruby to transcend boundaries. 

Where every bite is an invitation to indulge the sweetness of life, Mom and Daniel Pastry has been an active and engaged member of the CCCI since 2018.  With their slogan, "Indulge in the Sweetness of Life – Taste the Difference Today with Our Homemade, Vegan Cakes & Pastries."

Ruby and son Daniel remain committed to bake unique, sinfully tasty cakes and pastries passionately and innovatively as the enterprise has entered e-commerce to serve the larger market.

For more information about Mom & Daniel Pastry, you may visit its FB Page at Mom & Daniel Pastry or email them at momanddanielpastry@yahoo.com or visit its store at Phase 1, Brookfield Subdivision, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines or call 0943 530 7284. (Photos: Mom & Daniel Pastry-FB/CCCI.)  Enterprise Of The Day

 

 

88 Micro rice retailers in CV receive cash aid from govt’s Sustainable Livelihood program

CEBU CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) conducted simultaneous payouts on September 14, of the cash assistance to micro rice retailers in Cebu-17, Bohol-6, Negros Oriental-63 and one from Siquijor that have been adversely affected with the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 39 that imposed a price cap on rice.

According to DSWD-7 regional information officer, Leah Quintana that these are the first batch of beneficiaries in Central Visayas and the cash aid is given thru the government’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) implemented by the DSWD.

The distribution in Cebu City to the eight micro rice retailers was held at the Interim Building in Carbon Market, marking the ceremonial kickoff of the aid distribution in the region.  Acting Mayor Raymond Garcia, Councilor Junjun Osmeña Jr., DSWD7 Promotive Services Division Chief Emma Patalinghug, DTI Cebu Provincial Director Rose Mae Quiñanola, DILG-7 Regional Director Leocadio Trovela, and City Dir. Nelia Aquino graced the event.

In Cebu Province, 16 out of the 17 micro retailer beneficiaries received the government's aid.  In Minglanilla, the Municipal Administrator, on behalf of Mayor Rajiv Enad, welcomed the participating agencies and the three beneficiaries at the Minglanilla Municipal Hall, where they received their financial assistance.  In Consolacion, DILG Provincial Regional Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero welcomed five out of six beneficiaries and pledged to support the program until all eligible recipients receive the financial assistance.

In Bohol, DSWD-7 distributed the cash assistance to all six affected micro retailers from Tagbilaran City and the municipalities of Jagna, Carmen, Sevilla, and Ubay.  Each claimed the Php15,000 aid from the government at the Atrium, Tagbilaran City Hall.

DSWD-7 Project Development Officer and Team Leader of the Bohol Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Team Jimmy Crusio, DTI-Bohol OIC Provincial Director Vierna Teresa Ligan, Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Censoria C. Yap, and DILG City Local Government Operations Officer Juliet Olalo attended the activity.

In Negros Oriental, DSWD-7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie Lucero led the ceremonial distribution of the SLP-cash assistance to the 53 out of 63 affected micro rice retailers in Negros Oriental.   With her were DTI Regional Director Maria Elena Arbon, DA Regional Director Angel Enriquez, Negros Oriental Provincial Governor Manuel Sagarbarria, and OPAV Chief TerrenceCalatrava. 

In Siquijor, SLP Project Development Officer Marilou Cortes delivered the cash aid to Jury Ontolan, right at her store, the lone recipient in Barangay Tigbawan, Lazi, Siquijor.

A sole micro rice retailer from Lazi, Siquijor, received the Php 15,000 cash assistance during the simultaneous payout on September 14 with Marilou Operario, DSWD SLP's Provincial Coordinator, handed the cash to Jury with Municipal Mayor Phil Moore Largo, DTI Provincial Director Juliet Banogon, and DILG Provincial Director Siquijor Dennis Quiñones.

Rice retailers thank government for the aid

Cash aid beneficiaries Bernard Bonggansillo of Canlaon City, Leonora Baylosis of Cebu City, Babylin Lozano of Minglanilla, Marcela Roble of Consolacion, and Jury Ontolan of Siquijor expressed gratitude for the aid they received from the government.

Erwin Gok-ong, a rice retailer at Carbon Market and vice president of Cebu City-North of the Grain Retailers Confederation of the Philippines said that they were elated by the move of the government to aid them amid the price ceiling on rice and many of them were hoping that a second tranche of subsidy will be given so that they can continue selling affordable rice to the public.

Small-scale rice retailers in Cebu who received the PHP15,000 subsidy were happy that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized their contribution to the effort of bringing down the prices of the household staple and making it affordable to the consumers.

According to the DTI, qualified micro rice retailers for this subsidy include those registered with the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), registered as sole proprietors with the DTI, unregistered rice retailers validated by market administrators, and those verified by the DTI.

The DTI produces the clean list while the DILG, in partnership with LGUs, handles the logistics, including information dissemination to beneficiaries on the payout dates and the DSWD conducts the payout activities. (Photos: DSWD7)

 

 

Training on food safety awareness raises Cordova fisherfolks for quality of fish, seafoods

CORDOVA, Cebu – Food Safety Awareness Training organized by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), in collaboration with the AFOS Foundation through its FISH Visayas Project in August this year to raise the level of awareness, uplift and fortify the seafood industry in coastal Cebu, particularly in Cordova, where there is an abundance of fish and seafood products.

Some 80 members of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from Cordova’s market vendors and fisherfolk attended the training workshop focusing on the essential techniques and standards vital for safe and hygienic food handling.

AFOS Foundation through the FISH Visayas project recognizes the pressing need to enhance the skills and capabilities of market and industry participants to ensure that those in the fish and food industry can consistently deliver fresh and safe products to consumers.

AFOS said, the program not only strives to elevate the quality of seafood but also nurtures trust within the broader market ecosystem. In an ever-evolving market landscape, local players must adapt to new business paradigms to avoid losses from surplus and remain competitive.

To equip these stakeholders with the essential skills and knowledge, FISH Visayas paves the way for their growth and sustainability, AFOS added.

Dr. Jose Elli, an expert in food processing, led the Food Safety Training, provided a comprehensive understanding of hygiene standards and preservation techniques, which can extend the shelf life of seafood products that can benefit not only consumers but the industry stakeholders by reducing waste and ensuring product quality.

The FISH Visayas Project

The AFOS Foundation - Philippines through its FISH Visayas project is funded by the German Government since 2019 with more than Php 250 million to improve the income situation of fisherfolk and their families through sustainable value chains.  The project is also implemented in Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor.

German Ambassador, Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke is on his first visit to Cebu, visited a fishing community in Cordova to see first-hand the developments of the project in the site.  AFOS Foundation for Entrepreneurial Development Cooperation also had a dialogue with FISH Visayas Project Partners & People’s Organizations/Fisherfolk Beneficiaries at Cordova, Cebu to enhance cooperation among the various stakeholders in the fisheries sector.

The 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 aims to increase and make sustainable incomes for the fisherfolk and MSMEs not only in Fisheries but also in Food-related Value Chains in Central Visayas, Philippines.

To know more about the FISH Visayas Project and their upcoming seminar and trainings, please contact Karen Joy Autor (09996111506 / karen@cebuchamber.org) and Tanya Arnie Uy (09065022657 / tanya@cebuchamber.org). (Photos: CCCI/AFOS FB)

 

 

Bez Acre Farm Products owned by Nicola Enriquez, Toledo City, District 3

At the booth of Bez Acre owned by Nicola Libre Enriquez of Toledo City now at #SugboNegosyo Expo at SM Seaside, Governor Gwen Garcia stopped by for a pre-taste of Nicola’s farm products.  Nicola also has a stall/booth at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Market every Saturday.

This is Bez Acre’s story: “It started with a rest house in Toledo, in the south of Cebu. It was where we spent our family vacations, a place where we could pause. Whenever we visited, we devoted our time into taking care of the land that surrounded our home, bearing in mind our roles as stewards of the earth.”

“We found how it strengthened our bond as a family to plant and harvest what we sowed in the soil together. Our father, the one who wears The Farmer's Hat, would frequent the farm bringing Bezalel, our youngest.”

“Bez then learned to love life in the fields as much as our father did, an inspiration to naming the farm Bez Acre.  Before long, Bez Acre flourished into a bounty of fruit-bearing trees and healthy vegetables that became the source for *the food on our table*. Our personal chef, who we call "Mama", began preserving the farm's produce by making pickles and jam.”

“These we shared to our friends as gifts. They have grown fond of our food and began sharing to their own communities.” (Photos: MBCNewman)