A half-cup idea: Portion control in the Philippines


Xxx: Filipinos are wasting 8 billion pesos (US$182 million) worth of rice yearly.

Half-cup of rice option soon a must in Philippines' city restaurants.

Soon, all food establishments in Quezon City, Philippines – including those in hospitals, schools, even catering businesses – will be required to offer their customers the option of ordering half a cup of rice.

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