Tag: food safety

  • Consignee Faces Legal Action Over Onion Smuggling Scandal

    The Bureau of Plant Industry, under the Department of Agriculture (DA), has taken legal measures against Chastity Consumer Goods Trading. Accusations have surfaced of the company violating the Food Safety Act and Plant Quarantine Law due to misdeclaration of imported onions. The case comes after two shipments labeled as frozen fish egg balls arrived at…

  • Quezon City Expands Veterinary Training Opportunities for Students

    Quezon City is enhancing its veterinary training programs, offering practical experience to both aspiring veterinarians and senior high school students. Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that the Quezon City Veterinary Department (QCVD) has initiated a work immersion program in collaboration with Quezon City High School, specifically targeting STEM students. This initiative aims to equip students with…

  • DSWD Confirms Safety of Meals at Walang Gutom Kitchen

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reassured the public that the food provided at the Walang Gutom Kitchen in Pasay City is safe for those facing involuntary hunger. This assurance came during a media event at the DSWD’s central office in Quezon City, where Jason Oabel, the officer-in-charge of the Social Technology…

  • Baguio Intensifies Food and Water Safety Checks Following Recent Poisoning Incidents

    Baguio City is stepping up its efforts to ensure food and water safety in response to recent food poisoning cases. The City Health Services Office (CHSO) has reported four incidents, the most recent on January 5, 2025, which affected nine tourists dining at a restaurant on Kisad Road. Investigations revealed that the kitchen used water…

  • Baguio City Steps Up Water and Food Safety Checks to Prevent Diarrhea Outbreak

    Baguio City is intensifying its efforts to monitor water and food safety to prevent a recurrence of the diarrhea outbreak that occurred during the 2023 holiday season. Mayor Benjamin Magalong has initiated a comprehensive monitoring program targeting water sources and food handling practices in local establishments. This move comes in response to the previous year’s…

  • DOH Urges Safe and Healthy Holiday Celebrations in Western Visayas

    The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD), in collaboration with the Iloilo City Health Office, has launched the Ligtas Christmas 2024 campaign to promote safe and healthy holiday festivities. On December 19, 2024, officials emphasized the importance of vigilance against health risks during the festive season. Dr. Ma. Femie…