Filipino streetfood powerhouse: the Spoon & Rice story
By Naomi Edge As Filipino food gains ground with the foodie community, Filipino street food business Spoon & Rice is expanding in and around London.
Jollibee opens its 7th UK store in Reading
Filipinos in Reading and the surrounding areas around Berkshire are welcoming the seventh UK branch of Jollibee, the Philippines’ global fast-food chain. Located on Broad
Filipino workers told to nab job postings in ‘recovering’ UK labour market
By Jeremaiah Opiniano MANILA–Philippine diplomatic officials in the United Kingdom reported job opportunities in that country’s financial sector, coming at a time when jobless rates
Carrying on: How a pioneering Filipino freight forwarding company is coping with Covid-19
Pooten Forwarding International LTD (PFI) is one of the largest, and perhaps the first, Filipino freight forwarding company in the UK. It has been helping
Repatriated OFWs resist pandemic’s stress through family bonds
Many Filipino construction workers in Saudi Arabia have lost their jobs in even before the pandemic. Photo credit: Pixabay Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
Mama Z: bringing Filipino food to the homes and hearts of Manchester
By Naomi Edge Delicious, sour, umami. Umami is a Japanese word for good savoury taste, or “deliciousness”. Three words Zosima Fulwell uses to describe Filipino cooking.
UK remittances declining
By Jeremaiah Opiniano Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have long been heralded as “modern-day heroes” for their hard work abroad to support their families. These remittances
Pinoy chefs prepare meals for NHS staff
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact the UK, London-based Filipino chefs are showing their support to hardworking NHS staff by serving them delicious Filipino