Agriculture Secretary William Dar has downgraded his year-end growth target for the Philippines’ farm sector, from 2.5 percent to 2 percent, amid the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the continuous spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). “We always would like to be optimistic but our...
A mentoring program and a mobile app intended to modernize the country's agriculture sector were launched by the Department of Agriculture (DA). FARMERS GO DIGITAL--A farmer-youth tandem completes the hands-on activity on smartphone familiarization under the Digital Farmers Program training...
China Banking Corporation has been named by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as an outstanding stakeholder. This is in recognition of the Bank’s strong support for the BSP’s programs and initiatives to build an inclusive and increasingly digital Philippine economy. China Bank Chairman Hans...
There will be enough food supply in the National Capital Region (NCR) and other major consumption areas in the country during the upcoming two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar said. (Photo courtesy of the DA) “There is enough food for...
China Banking Corporation reported a 39 percent jump in net income to P7.3 billion in the first half of 2021 despite higher provisions as its core businesses delivered strong performances. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said this translated to an improved return on...
A community that has its own agri-industrial business hub would be able to address various farmers' and consumers' concerns, all at the same time. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) Dr. Fermin D. Adriano, who serves as Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar's senior...
A swine multiplier farm that will serve as a learning center for students will soon rise at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in Bacnotan, La Union as part of the country's effort to recover from the devastation of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. SWINE FARM IN...
Department of Energy (DOE) Spokesperson Felix William Fuentebella believes that the proposed joint exploration for oil and gas between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) can still "move forward". DOE Spokesperson Felix William Fuentebella (Screengrab from Facebook live)...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar has challenged the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to further increase the contribution of the fishery sector to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar (Photo courtesy of the...
An agri-industrial hub that will offer reasonably-priced food items to Metro Manila consumers will soon be established in Taguig City, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) The Agri-industrial Business Corridor (ABC) for freshwater aquaculture...
At home with a concierge, a spa, a gym, fancy restaurants, and 24/7 guest services, why not? PIED À TERR E Chateau Marmont on Sunset Strip, in West Hollywood, California, last year (Valerie Macon for AFP) Spent the weekend at the Grand Hyatt in BGC. I was on the 45th floor, might as well have been...
Aside from being the country's "salad bowl," the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is also a model against climate change. (Photo courtesy of the DA) Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar said the region up north is indeed a strategic region that serves as a model in averting...
