Rat swimming in soup? Magalong orders probe (opens original article in a new tab)

Mayor Benjamin Magalong ordered an investigation into a rat found in a customer's sinigang bowl at a Baguio City restaurant, demanding stricter food safety inspections and sanctions for violations.

• Mayor Benjamin Magalong ordered an investigation after a rat was found in a customer's sinigang bowl at a buffet restaurant in Baguio City
• Magalong mandated stricter inspections and sanctions for food establishments violating sanitation regulations
• The restaurant may face penalties if found liable, and businesses closed for health violations must get city clearance before reopening