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How The Pineapple Got Such A Strange Name
It isn't an apple and it doesn't grow on pine trees. So how did its pineapple earn its name? Take a deep dive with us into ...
The Straits Times14d
Death of Lee’s pineapple juice, once served in homes every CNY, signals tough times for Johor farmers
MIRI/PONTIAN – Symbolising good fortune, the pineapple – or “ong lai” in Hokkien, which means “good fortune has arrived” – is an essential fruit for Chinese New Year celebrations in ...
Manila Bulletin24d
DOLE issues holiday pay rules for Chinese New Year
Employees in the private sector who would report for duty on Wednesday, Jan. 29, are entitled to full pay plus 30 percent of their basic wages, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In ...
pna24d
DOLE updates rules on work permit issuance to foreign workers
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has revised the guidelines on the issuance of alien employment permit (AEP) to foreigners working in the country. Under the new guidelines, the ...
Khaleej Times25d
Look: How UAE farmer built farm that has 'everything', fed family for 14 years
Over the past 14 years, the 49-year-old has built a thriving farm in Abu Dhabi, providing his family with a steady supply of fresh produce, meat, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and honey.