Rice prices have soared in the Philippines in recent months. The dietary staple, which accounts for over 20 percent of the food budget of poor families, has become increasingly unaffordable.

ON March 13, the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila whipped up a feast in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan for its “Bubur Lambuk program.” The embassy explained that bubur lambuk is a traditional ...

Rice porridge has somewhat fallen into oblivion. However, when a moment of dread comes, and your intestines start to gurgle dangerously, it turns out to be true salvation. A simple combination of ...

Preparation: Place the rice in a pot, add water, and bring to the boil. If you’re using bagged rice, ensure it is removed from the bags before cooking. Add salt and reduce the heat to the lowest ...

A leading Indian-American agricultural economist and award-winning global food innovator has highlighted the policy shifts in India and the Philippines in late 2024 as game changers in the global rice ...

The Philippines has declared a food security emergency to bring down rice prices in the country, which have remained high, local media reported Tuesday. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Mosque volunteers use 140 kilogrammes (308 pounds) of rice daily to cook the porridge, which is served in bowls to prayer attendees or packed into 1,000 large plastic packets to be distributed to ...