The Department of Agriculture (DA) vowed its full support for the revitalization of the rubber industry following its decline in the aftermath of the pandemic. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the Philippines holds significant potential in the rubber sector,...
By Rex M. Rubio Establishing a farmer’s cooperative needs commitment to strengthen the flock despite adversities. The journey of Banisilan Rubber Farmers’ Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (BARFABC), located at Purok 5, Barangay Gastav, Banisilan in North Cotabato is proof that no one...
A year ago, Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe and Swiss performance brand On collaborated on a capsule featuring On’s first venture into the luxury world. Now, the partnership has returned with a limited-edition capsule featuring elevated running shoes. “Blending Swiss-born engineering with...
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – North Cotabato Gov. Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza disclosed that the province is No. 1 in rubber production in the country during her State-of-the-Province Address (SOPA) at the Provincial Gymnasium in Barangay Amas here on March 14,Tuesday. NORTH Cotabato...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the allocation of P110 million in additional funds requested by the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) to treat infected rubber plantations in Basilan. Rubber trees (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) According to the...
THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan holds a special session on Monday, Jan. 23, to declare a state of calamity in Basilan due to Pestalotiopsis infestation. (Basilan provincial government photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY – The province of Basilan was placed under a state of calamity due to the Pestalotiopsis...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Gov. Jim S. Hataman reported that 800 hectares of rubber trees in Basilan are infected with a plant disease known as Pestalotiopsis. THE provincial government holds an emergency meeting with officials of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute and industry stakeholders to arrest...
Discarded plastic packagings, rubbers, and other debris continue to pile up in the coastal areas of Navotas City connected to Manila Bay despite the clean up and rehabilitation programs of the government. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Metro Manila Regional Executive...
From shoe soles, refrigerators, to clothes, car tires, and medical supplies, natural rubber is a common denominator that keeps the quality of these products at their best. Rubber is a raw material that plays a critical role in our daily lives. However, climate change, capitalism, and diseases pose...
Fancy wearing signature rubber shoes that bear the name of Senator Bong Go? Well, you can have one. Or two. Just ask Robin Padilla. On Instagram, the actor posted a photo of him wearing the aforementioned shoes. He said, "Dyan po sa larawan may 2 akong extra na Bong Go shoes medyo gamit ko na...
