MANILA, Philippines At least 300,000 metric tons of rice are wasted each year, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., as he backed proposed bills to promote half-cup servings. With around 300,000 tons of rice wasted annually, s

JOHOR BAHRU: Since he started working in Singapore two years ago, Johorean Shariff Asrul has only been able to spend quality time with his two children once a week – on Saturdays.  The technician works day shifts at a Woodlands factory from Monday t