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SINGAPORE - There has been a spike in demand for food supplies from residents whose incomes have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic , resulting in a dwindling stockpile of these rations at Jamiyah Singapore's food bank. The number of families who sought food ration assistance from Jamiyah Food Bank surged 79 per cent year on year to 866 in December last year, and climbed further to 920 as at last month. Mr Jaffar Mydin, secretary-general and chief operating officer of Jamiyah Singapore, foresees that more families will need food rations this year despite prospects of economic recovery. "While the economy is slowly starting to recover from the pandemic, it will take some time before our beneficiaries are able to secure a job fitting to their qualifications and skills," he told The Straits Times. He added that the transition back to pre-pandemic conditions remains uncertain. "At Jamiyah, we assist our beneficiaries in finding financial stability and no longer needing food ... » Learn More about Jamiyah Singapore calls for food donations as demand for aid spikes during Covid-19 pandemic

Sunday hikers watch the lava flowing from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano. FAGRADALSFJALL, Iceland: Thousands of curious onlookers have flocked to an erupting volcano in Iceland to marvel at the hypnotic display of glowing red lava, the bravest of them grilling hot dogs and marshmallows over the smoldering embers. The eruption of a fissure near Mount Fagradalsfjall, which began late Friday, was the first in the same volcanic system in about 900 years. The volcano is located only about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the capital Reykjavik and can be reached after a 90-minute hike from the nearest road. "It's absolutely breathtaking," says Ulvar Kari Johannsson, a 21-year-old engineer who spent his Sunday visiting the scene. "It smells pretty bad. For me what was surprising was the colours of the orange: much, much deeper than what one would expect," he tells AFP. The incandescent lava bubbles and spurts from a small cone in the Geldingadalur valley, piling up in the basin ... » Learn More about Thousands flock to Iceland’s erupting volcano

The growing shortage of pork supply as a result of the African swine fever (ASF) has triggered a heated debate on the reduction of tariffs and the increase in the minimum access volume (MAV) in-quota (with lower tariffs) on imported pork proposed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). Both measures are envisaged by the government to plug the supply gap, check the rising pork prices, tame the inflation rate (as meat price is pushing up food inflation), and assist Filipino consumers who are reeling from the twin problems of diminishing income (as a result of rising unemployment) and spiking prices of food commodities. The local hog raisers and their supporters, particularly in the Senate, are up in arms against the DA and NEDA proposals because they feel these will aggravate the suffering of the local hog industry. Their arguments against the proposals can be summarized as follows: – The proposed reduction of tariffs on imported ... » Learn More about Economics out; Politics in

Given the stress of this year, shopping should be made as easy as possible whether online or onsite. So in the spirit of giving, The Manila Times Lifestyle runs down some last minute gift ideas you might want for your loved ones because there’s no stopping the season of sharing, pandemic or not. Happy holidays! For him Fragrance to boost your mood. Str8 Fragrances offers scents in deodorant, shower gel, and eau de toilette variants for the men in your life. To feel refreshed, energetic, and inspired, check out Faith, fruity top notes blended with fougere or fern and oriental ingredients create a masculine and elegant fragrance. Rise has citrus scents made richer and warmer by base notes of Cedarwood and Sandalwood. This is perfect for just about any time of the year. Red Code, meanwhile, has fruity top notes mixed with floral and strong base notes with amber and tonka beans, which create a seductive, invigorating fragrance. Str8 Fragrances is available at Watsons, The ... » Learn More about The Manila Times Lifestyle last minute holiday gift guide

Egg Hunting at Gold Coast Hotel, Piazza and 50,000 sq.ft Lawn Hunt all the hidden Easter eggs and Win the fabulous prizes Including free hotel accommodation Join the "Egg-cellent Easter Fun Vacation" of Gold Coast Hotel, to enjoy a lesiure Easter holiday with diversified programs! HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 March 2021 - Win Fabulous Prizes from Digital Egg Hunt and a plethora of games "Gold Coast Easter Egg Hunt" is a must-do activity to complete the Easter celebration. This year, the activity will be returning in a contactless format at Hong Kong Gold Coast from 1 st to 6 th April . Namely, what participating families need is just a mobile phone to scan QR codes on the Easter eggs to earn game points. Scattering over Gold Coast Hotel, Piazza, and the 50,000 sq. ft. Lawn, the Easter eggs are worth different points. The higher the points collected, the more prizes to redeem. Ranging from free accommodations at Gold Coast Hotel and ... » Learn More about Hong Kong Gold Coast presents “Gold Coast ‘Digital’ Easter Egg Hunt 2021”

Pasta is Italy’s staple food, but it’s not only Italians who indulge in platefuls of the doughy concoction every day. People all over the world adore it. It comes in more than 300 shapes: long, as in spaghetti; flat, as in fettuccine; hollow (bucatini); short, as in penne; the butterfly-shaped farfalle and ear-shaped orecchiette; tubular (rigatoni); and stuffed, in varieties such as tortellini and ravioli. It can be bought dry or freshly made from egg-based dough. World Pasta Day, held each October , celebrates the universal love of this staple of the Mediterranean diet. But who invented pasta? Legend has it that spaghetti is descended from noodles , based on the premise that Venetian nobleman and merchant Marco Polo imported long, worm-like strands of the latter to Italy from China in the late 13th century. To many, though, the Chinese origins of Italian pasta are a myth. It is true that Marco Polo did spend several years in China, learning the country’s traditions and ... » Learn More about Chinese noodles not the inspiration for pasta, historians say

COFFEE lovers eager to discover the diverse coffee tastes of the world can now enjoy Nespresso World Explorations. The coffee range builds on the popular Lungo collection which showcases distinct coffees inspired by Cape Town, Stockholm, Tokyo and Vienna. Inspired by the diversity of local coffee cultures around the world, the World Explorations range invites coffee lovers on an enriching coffee journey. The Shanghai Lungo offers a distinctive light roast blend that combines Kenyan, Chinese and Indonesian Arabicas. Buenos Aires Lungo blends a gently roasted Colombian Arabica with Ugandan Robusta, to deliver distinct cereal and sweet popcorn notes, while The Cape Town Envivo Lungo blends Indian Arabica and Robusta to deliver an intense and full-bodied Lungo. Stockholm Fortissio Lungo, meanwhile, couples Monsooned Malabar with Colombian Arabica for an intense, sweet cup with a hint of bitterness. Japanese coffee lovers should try Nespresso World Explorations Tokyo Vivalto ... » Learn More about Discover coffee traditions from around the world

THE latest coronavirus has caused a huge health crisis that hit the whole globe this year. And right now, everyone’s priority is staying safe and preventing any untoward contact with the outside world to minimize exposure and possible infection. But we all still need things every single day to survive. With everyone stuck at home, pantry supplies run low real fast. And that means a need to make a trip to the grocery every now and then to replenish your supplies at home. These days, it’s scarier to go out in public than to ride the biggest roller coaster in the world. Green Mart is one of the latest online grocery platforms available for people, who need to get their supplies without risks, hassles or limitations. The store has taken into consideration every single factor that people might have in mind that deters them from doing their online grocery shopping and has created a platform that is friendly and easy to use. How Green Mart can help you during the pandemic ... » Learn More about How your family’s safety is Green Mart’s No. 1 priority

IN the wake of recent Typhoons Quinta, Rolly and Ulysses, Republic Cement immediately initiated relief operations in several regions that were severely affected by heavy rains, winds and flooding. In partnership with local government units and concerned dealers located in the areas, Republic Cement distributed over 6,200 relief packs worth P2.2 million. These packs contained rice, clean drinking water, noodles, canned goods, coffee and cereal drinks. Donations were turned over to different cities and municipalities in need of assistance in Bicol, Cagayan, Isabela, Rizal and Norzagaray, Bulacan. “As a long-standing member of these communities and as a responsible corporate citizen, it is our duty to rise to the occasion when our communities need support. We are serious about our pledge toward nation-building and this is no different in times of crisis. We will continue to provide aid to our communities in need while advocating for a safer and stronger Republic,” Republic Cement ... » Learn More about Republic Cement answers call for disaster relief

Breakfast is considered by many to be the most important meal of the day. What you eat in the morning replenishes those sleep jaded energy reserves and fuels your mind and body for the day ahead. Unfortunately, as our lives become increasingly busy, many of us opt to skip or skimp on breakfast and the traditions and culture that go with it. Modern Western options such as cereals, toast or even granola bars now rule many a breakfast roost. Morning dining routines around the world often stem from deep roots. Breakfast culture is alive and kicking in many parts of Asia, even as fast-paced Western alternatives muscle their way in. Being such a huge and varied continent, Asia is home to culinary and cultural extremes, richly reflected in its choices and attitudes towards breakfast. 1. Turkish delights Many nations claim to have the best breakfast, but when it comes to traditional morning meals, you would be hard-pressed to upstage the sumptuous Turkish spread. Straddling the ... » Learn More about Asia’s best breakfasts: From hoppers in Sri Lanka to Vietnam’s banh mi