Agritourism is a subsector of the ecotourism industry in which tourists visit farms, ranches, or other agricultural businesses whether for education or entertainment. Beyond the camaraderie and the attractive sceneries, agritourism fosters a deeper understanding of global farming processes through...
The Senate on Monday, Dec. 29, ratified the Bicameral Conference Committee (bicam) report on the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) that proposes a ₱ P6.793 -trillion national budget for next year. The ratified version of the 2026 GAB will then be sent to Malacañang for President...
Sarmiento-led poultry and feeds producer Vitarich Corp. expects a ₱196-million boost in net income after it finally secured a ₱400-million settlement for its claims for damages incurred during Typhoon Ondoy in 2009. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Vitarich said it has...
In the compact and subcompact segments, the importance of safety carries added weight to the discussion. Smaller vehicles operate in the same traffic environment as larger SUVs and pickups, yet they rely more heavily on structural design, restraint systems, and active safety technologies to manage...
MG Motor Philippines has formally introduced the all-new MG HS Hybrid+ to the local market, just as the brand is expanding its presence in the local electrified vehicle market. The launch of the electrified SUV comes alongside a period of transition for the company, pairing the arrival of a new...
A group on Saturday, December 27, called on the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to ensure the full and timely release of the P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to all eligible teachers and education workers before the end of 2025. In a...
The northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” will continue to affect Northern Luzon, bringing cloudy skies and light to moderate rains in several areas, while easterlies will influence weather conditions over the rest of the country in the coming days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,...
Buyers can now add the Suzuki Dzire and Fronx to their roster of fuel efficient vehicles to choose from. The two scored impressive results of 36.10-km/L and 24.69-km/L respectively at the recent Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run. Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) entered the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid...
There is a learning curve when dealing with new vehicles, and with electrified models, the fewer common parts they share with a conventional car, the steeper the curve is. But don 't get intimidated. Think of it like learning to use a new phone. Take the battery-electric Model Y, for example....
For decades, the Philippines relied on mandated credit quotas to push banks toward underserved sectors. The Agri-Agra Law and micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) lending requirements under the Magna Carta were intended to correct market failures by steering resources toward agriculture and...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, December 24, reported that two individuals died from acute complications of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) monitored across 10 pilot surveillance sites. In its latest surveillance data covering December 21 to 4:59 a.m. on December 24, the DOH said one...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has released the implementing guidelines for the P100-million Bayang Bumabasa Fund, formally opening applications for 131 priority public schools identified as needing urgent literacy support. In a statement issued on December 23, DepEd said the guidelines are...
