Balai ni Fruitas Inc., a prominent Philippine counter service bakery operator listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange as “BALAI,” has inked a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire the renowned 40-year-old legacy brand and associated assets of Sugarhouse on April 18, 2024. Sugarhouse, established in 1983, has been delighting customers with its delectable baked goods and pastries. It is particularly famous for its signature cakes, including the iconic Chocolate Truffle and French Apple Pie, and has diversified its menu to include a wide range of bread, pastries, and meals. The acquisition of Sugarhouse marks a strategic move for BALAI to broaden…
Author: Mariel Ugarte
In a recent meeting with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) at the University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City on February 22, 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) has pledged to deliver 80 percent of textbooks for Grades 1, 4, and 7 by July 2024. Director Ariz Cawilan of the DepEd Bureau of Learning Resources outlined the department’s schedule, indicating that successful textbook bidders would be awarded by March 2024, with a Notice to Proceed issued by April, subsequently kicking off the printing process. This announcement comes in response to the critical findings of EDCOM 2’s “Miseducation:…
An airstrike conducted by the military on Thursday, February 22, in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, aimed at a suspected group of New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, has led to the evacuation of at least 300 people and the suspension of classes in several villages. The operation took place in Sitio Mansulao, Barangay Pinapugusan, amidst armed conflicts between state forces and the rebels. The City Social Development Office (CSWDO) provided assistance to those evacuated before the airstrike, as confirmed by military officials on Friday. Escalante City Mayor Beboy Yap announced a class suspension on Friday for eight villages affected by the…