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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with members of the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, to discuss their concerns about the sugary supply in the country. (Photo from Marcos’s Facebook account) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with members of the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. in Malacañang on Monday to tackle concerns over the sugar supply in the country. “We want the smooth operations of businesses and maintain job security for our countrymen in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. That’s why we want to set a clear system in relation to increasing the supply of sugar,” Marcos said in Filipino in a Facebook post. On Sunday, Marcos said the Philippines might import sugar around October should the supply be depleted. He stressed, however, that the amount would be smaller than the proposed 300,000 metric tons of sugar that he had earlier rejected. Specifically, he rejected Sugar Order … [Read more...] about Bongbong Marcos discusses sugar supply with food manufacturers

China: ‘Another audience watching’ drills says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), Europe’s largest independent and sustainable lithium hydroxide producer, has signed an agreement with Weardale Lithium (WL) to establish an integrated lithium supply chain in North East England. Under this new deal, the two firms will work together to create a battery-supply chain industrial hub, which will also include “the evaluation of the potential for WL to supply lithium to TVL for refining.” Related articles China outbreak: NEW potentially deadly virus puts officials on alert End of the world warning as humanity on the brink of ‘mass extinction' This is a major step for the … [Read more...] about UK handed EV boost as new deal to provide ‘secure, domestic’ supply and scupper China

WASHINGTON (AP) — The co-founders of baby formula startup ByHeart began working on their product long before the current shortage that's rattled many American parents. It took Ron Belldegrun and his sister Mia Funt six years to research, test and win regulatory approval for their company's formula. When the Pennsylvania-based company launched in March, it was first new formula to hit the U.S. market in 15 years. Belldegrun spoke with the AP about the lack of competition in the formula industry and the ongoing shortage. His remarks have been edited for length and clarity Q: Why is it so hard to introduce a new formula in the U.S.? A: This is appropriately the most highly regulated food in the world. It’s the only food that requires clinical trials for a novel, new formula. Until us there were only four companies in this country that made it. So it’s a supply chain bottleneck for a new company because three companies have owned 90% of the category for decades. We believed that … [Read more...] about ByHeart CEO on launching new baby formula in a supply crisis

close Video How to get the best deals for back-to-school Kurt 'The Cyberguy' Knutsson shares his tips for getting the best deals online when buying school supplies for back-to-school season NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Back-to-school essentials this year are looking very pricey. Due to today's sky-high inflation, most families plan to spend an average of $864 on school supplies this year, according to the National Retail Federation. But there are a few smart ways to cut back on the back-to-school bills — and it can all be done on your phone or computer. CHICAGO MOTHER PREPARES FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING AMID INFLATION: ‘DEFINITELY A STRUGGLE’ The CyberGuy Kurt Knutsson joined "Fox & Friends" on Monday to share some tips and ideas on how to save in big ways, starting with downloading retail apps and visiting manufacturer sites. The CyberGuy Kurt Knutsson joined "Fox and Friends" on … [Read more...] about Back-to-school spending: 5 online ways to save on school essentials

Visitors are back in Washington, for all the reasons they came before. Gaggles of school groups and tour buses are on the National Mall, enjoying the green space and the museums. Demonstrators are marching . Convention centers have 19 large-scale events scheduled this year, with the largest — booked by the Association of the United States Army nonprofit — anticipating as many as 30,000 attendees. The city has yet to fully rebound from the coronavirus; the number of international visitors is not expected to reach prepandemic levels until 2025, according to Destination DC, the district’s official marketing organization. But timed entry passes to favorite sites and reservations at coveted restaurants are vanishing quickly, and many local businesses and attractions, which spent the last two years reassessing operational practices and evolving, are now seeing results from their planning. These are some of the new hotels, restaurants and events that visitors can expect to … [Read more...] about Retouched and Revitalized, Washington Looks Forward

close Video The most powerful Ferrari ever... is a plug-in hybrid The newest Ferrari model, the SF90 Stradale, is the company's most powerful car ever, and happens to be a plug-in hybrid aimed at improving the company's environmental image. The SF90 Stradale has a 4.0-liter V8 and three electric motors with a combined output of 986 horsepower. The screaming mid-engine supercar can accelerate to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 211 mph. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Monterey is the center of the motoring world this week. The California region is hosting its annual car week, which is a series of events centered on the classic and collector car worlds. Along with vintage racing at Laguna Seca raceway and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance car show, several auctions are being held where hundreds of millions of dollars worth of vehicles are set to be sold. Dozens of them will change hands for over $1 … [Read more...] about 8 vehicles at Monterey Car Week that could sell for over $10 million

Click here to read the full article. Prolific Indian studio Applause Entertainment is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a flourishing streaming slate, several films, an ambitious expansion model and a doubling down on investment. The company is led by CEO Sameer Nair , a pioneer of Indian television with previous stints at Star TV, NDTV Imagine, Turner General Entertainment, and Balaji Telefilms. More from Variety SonyLIV Picks Up 'Tanaav,' Indian Adaptation of 'Fauda' (EXCLUSIVE) 'Bloody Brothers,' Indian Adaptation of BBC's 'Guilt,' Set for ZEE5 Debut ZEE5 Global Signs Multi-Show Partnership With India's Applause Entertainment On the film front, Applause’s Hindi-language “The Rapist,” by Aparna Sen, won the prestigious Kim Jiseok award at Busan in 2021. Next up is a film by actor-director Nandita Das, whose last film “Manto” was at Cannes. The film, which has the working title “Swigato” and is a social satire about the Indian food … [Read more...] about India’s Applause Entertainment Reveals Robust Film Slate, Doubles Down on Investment as it Turns Five (EXCLUSIVE)

Eric Ejercito Just when Eric Ejercito was all set to drop his sophomore single, “Fool,” the COVID-19 pandemic happened. But while he had to postpone the release for almost three years, he doesn’t necessarily see it as a setback. With the P-pop scene steadily gaining ground, Eric, who draws musical and visual inspiration from Korean, Japanese and Western pop, feels that now is a better time to showcase his work. “I don’t think the delay was unfortunate. It’s actually a good time now because of the boom of P-pop in the local industry,” Eric said in a recent online press launch for “Fool” (Viva Records). “If I had released it then, the production would have been very different.” The eldest of actor-politician ER Ejercito’s six children, Eric first discovered K-pop after some people told him the way he looks or styles himself resembles the typical Korean idol aesthetic. Before long, he found himself “bitten by the (K-pop) bug.” “I’m heavily inspired by K-pop … But while there … [Read more...] about Foiled release more a blessing than a setback for Eric Ejercito’s sophomore single

ISS: Former NASA astronaut responds to Russian threats SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Energia Rocket and Space Corporation, which is part of Roscosmos, has revealed a model for the upcoming Russian Orbital Space Station (ROSS). This was the ambitious space project that was announced by Moscow alongside their intentions to withdraw from the International Space Station “after 2024”. The space agency head Yuri Borisov noted that Roscosmos would fulfil all its obligations towards its partners in space, which includes NASA, and proceed to leave the orbital lab. Related articles China outbreak: NEW potentially deadly virus puts officials on alert End of the world warning as humanity on the brink of … [Read more...] about Russia unveils plan for own space station after threat to abandon NASA and plunge ISS down

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives have asked that the briefing on the unauthorized sugar importation — which was blocked by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. — be turned into a full-blown investigation already. Several members of the House committee on good government and public accountability, as well as the committee on agriculture and food, said on Monday that Sugar Order Nos. 3 and 4 of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), which called for importation, should be probed as many sectors agree with Marcos Jr.’s move. Abang Lingkod party-list Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano also said that he could not ask pressing questions about the issue as the joint hearing by both panels is not an inquiry. “Mr. Chair, just a point of clarification, this hearing is just a briefing. So expectedly, this representation and most, if not all, the members of Congress in this 19th Congress from Negros Occidental, which is you know for a fact [that] we are the … [Read more...] about Solons want briefing on unauthorized sugar importation turned into probe