Marvin Agustin’s restaurant earns Michelin Bib Gourmand for second year

Inquirer.net - Nov 1, 2026

Marvin Agustin is celebrating another milestone for his restaurant after it retained its Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction for the second consecutive year. The actor and entrepreneur announced the recognition in an Instagram post, expressing pride in his restaurant team for their efforts in maintaining the establishment’s standards. “For the second year in a row, COCHI

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — At least P1.7 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes were seized from two suspects during a joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Poblacion, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group – Region 9 (CIDG-9) said Sunday. Operatives from the CIDG Zamboanga Sibugay and the Ipil Municipal Police

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MANILA, Philippines — Fair weather with chances of thunderstorms are expected to persist in Metro Manila and other parts of the country on All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1, according to the weather bureau. In its morning weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the northeast monsoon, or amihan, and the

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