BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz The swine sector, which is now reeling from the rampage of the African Swine Fever as with so many other countries around the world, would take a long time to recover from this virus. An article on Pig Site said Dr. Liz Wagstrom, chief veterinarian of the National Pork Producers Council in Des …

After decades of lucrative profits from exporting ores of precious metals (iron, steel, nickel, gold, copper, etc,), the mining industry claims it is not yet ready for a total ban on ore exports, which Congress is now considering passing bills to discourage ore shipments in place of finished mineral products, where the country could earn more from. In a statement, …

Executive Director Glenn Estrada of the Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority said his agency is open to granting long-tenured certificate of product registration of up to 5 or 10 years just like the licenses for Land Transportation Office, but this must be based on track record of the product, consistency of ingredients and encouraging outcomes of the product on actual farms. …

By Rose de la Cruz With its immense power, the Department of Agriculture is nothing to be scared about as far as agricultural stakeholders are concerned.  Rice traders and importers do not heed the maximum suggested retail price (SMRP) of DA, neither do meat and pork traders and importers. Even its warnings on violations of current laws on imports and …

By Rose de la Cruz Despite the government’s  claims that farmgate prices are at P18 to P24 per kg., the more realistic report is coming from farmers who are complaining that current farmgate prices are driving them to their graves. In a radio interview, the Magsasaka Partylist said at least three Nueva Ecija– the country’s rice bowl for decades now–  …

Angkas Founder and CEO Angeline Tham toured the state-of-the-art assembly plant of Terrafirma Motors Corporataion (TMC-Hero), the exclusive distributor of Hero motorcycles in the country at the Laguna International Industrial Park (LIIP) which is at the forefront of assembling high-quality, fuel-efficient motorcycles built for the demands of Filipino riders. Tham and her team were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at …

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) recently launched the second year of the Hyundai Accelerate Program in partnership with the Municipality of Cainta, the brand’s fourth partner under this program. The ceremonial signing took place last March 14 at the Cainta Municipal Hall. The signing was graced by Atty. Elen Dungo Nieto, mayor of the Municipality of Cainta and Frederick Salonga, …

Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. continues to grow its footprint nationwide by teaming up with  EV Tech Motors Enterprises Corporation to open its latest 3S dealership in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. This modern 385-square-meter facility at Greenfield Auto Park along Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road is designed to provide a seamless and comprehensive experience for customers in Southern Luzon.   Omoda and …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) offers its Gear Up for 2025 promo to get vehicles ready for the year ahead. All Honda Connect app users are entitled to various offers and freebies until the end of the month. All users are entitled to a free 50-point check up with Tire and Battery Assessment. This promo also entails a P250 markdown …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation is proud to announce that its latest pick-up truck, the Mitsubishi Triton, has been awarded the Best Design in the Standard Pick-Up Truck Category for 2024-2025 Auto Focus Media’s Choice Award (AFMCA), an esteemed recognition that highlights Triton’s robust and athletic design which makes it a perfect companion for any scene.  AFMCA is organized and conducted …