Several farmers' groups have joined forces and raised the need to overhaul the Philippine agriculture sector, demanding the next administration to "transform" the industry for "food security, job creation, and balanced growth". In a joint statement, Bayanihan sa Agrikultura, Federation of Free...
Former Senate President Manny Villar OF TREES AND FOREST We are entering a decisive moment in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The 7-day moving average of new cases has plummeted to 5,732 from a high of 20,915 around the second week of September. Active cases are down to 66,887 from a high...
Art collector Allan Ancheta gives an insider’s view on the world of art collecting through his inaugural book titled “Fusion,” which was launched last Oct. 20 to 22, 2021 at Manila FAME’s digital event FAME + Market Days. An essential book for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, Fusion...
‘ Baro’t Saya Tuwa at Ligaya ’ exhibit presents his life through brushstrokes and style Designer and artist Edgar San Diego brings the best of fashion and arts in one presentation that is his first solo exhibit. Dubbed “ Baro’t Saya Tuwa at Ligaya ,” the exhibit played with the theme...
After years of partnership that led to large-scale infrastructure of the government’s ‘Build! Build! Build!’ program, the tie-up between the Philippines and Japan, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will continue with projects aimed at improving transport infrastructures in...
Real estate giant Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has successfully listed its new P3 billion 4.0776 percent p.a. fixed rate bonds in a virtual ceremony at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation (PDEX). The 10-year bond listing due 2031 is part of ALI’s newly approved third shelf registration...
Philippines and Korea have concluded negotiations paving the way for bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) that would further liberalize trade in goods between the two countries, including gradual elimination of tariffs on Philippine bananas and canned pineapple exports and exports of Korean...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to accelerate its hiring process and fill the remaining vacant teaching positions. Gatchalian noted that the DepEd is seeking an additional P2.58-billion in 2022 to hire 10,000 teachers, yet more than 30,000 teaching positions...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has expressed willingness to share the knowledge acquired in the clinical trials on potential adjunctive treatments for COVID-19 to drug developers. Department of Science and Technology The Philippines has conducted clinical studies to determine the...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is reminding its customers to store enough water for the service interruption from October 29 to November 1. 41406 Maynilad said it has to implement the water service interruption as part of a pipe realignment project it is...
Boba Girl is the new chill spot for tea-loving and creative Filipino youth Prior to the pandemic, hanging out for much Filipino youth meant getting together in a quaint diner or coffee shop and sharing stories over good eats and brewed drinks. A bonus is when the food spot has an Instagram-worthy...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)- Calabarzon has named couple Henry and Apple Raca, former janitor and sales agent, as its Best Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) Adoptor this year. Henry and Apple Raca, owners of the C&H Cosmetic Industry (DOST Batangas) The...
