Fulfilling President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive of ensuring that no Filipino, especially those living in remote areas, will be left behind, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), mWell and Philippine Flying Labs launched the Drone Medicine Delivery last January 31, 2025 at Barangay Niogan, Pililla in Rizal. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy, along with the government officials, …

By Rose de la Cruz With most countries in the world actively pushing for nitrogen use in highly degraded soils, the reverse seems to be happening in the country. The Department of Agriculture seems to just be paying lip service to rejuvenating soils through biofertilizers and natural fertilizer ingredients, which one  local company (apparently not close to DA)  can adequately …

One of the pioneer agriculture companies of Go Negosyo’s development program for micro, small, and medium enterprises has inked an agreement with a Malaysian firm to put up new durian plantations in the country. Go Negosyo, the advocacy arm of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), said Yovel East Research and Development Inc. had signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia’s …

After getting bashed by all sectors  for its outrageous plan to impose a maximum suggested retail price of P58 per kg for imported rice, now the Department of Agriculture wants to adopt a lower MSRP of P49 beginning March. But that would hinge on a favorable pricing condition in the global market  to persist by then. During a market inspection …

The Department of Agriculture is hoping to  boost egg production and ensure that most people would still be able to afford eggs, the cheapest and immediate food source and livelihood for many people. In a statement, the DA says it has set aside  P85-million funding to implement the chicken layer project or the LOVE project that would establish small-scale egg …

A human strain of H5N1 bird flu isolated in Texas shows mutations enabling better replication in human cells and causing more severe disease in mice compared to a bovine strain. While the virus isn’t yet spreading between humans, experts warn of its potential to evolve and stress the need for antiviral preparedness and improved animal control measures. Researchers at Texas …

The first biggest motoring media event for the year — “One Suzuki Kick-Off Ride” — was held last Jan. 28-29, and successfully started the 50th anniversary celebration of Suzuki Philippines, Inc., one of the iconic and reliable automotive brands in the country today. A total of 62 media personalities and influencers coming from 57 media entities were gathered by the …

FlowerStore.ph is giving away a Jetour Ice Cream electric vehicle as the grand prize for its Valentine’s Day promo special and this open to all its clients who will be availing of its products from up to Feb. 13. Top officials of the best-rated online gift shop and flower delivery store met with the Jetour top honchos who presented to …

Get set for the 2025 Isuzu Truck Fest, Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s biggest and most exciting truck event celebrating IPC’s 25 consecutive years as the No. 1 truck brand in the Philippines, that is happening from Feb. 28 to March 2 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The 2025 Isuzu Truck Fest will feature an impressive display of 19 …

Commuters using Grab vehicles can now communicate with their deaf driver with the introduction of the Grab CommuniKit designed to bridge the communication gap between passengers and deaf driver-partners of Grab, ensuring a safe, smooth, and comfortable ride.  It is designed set of postcards featuring commonly used phrases and requests made during GrabCar rides which are easy-to-read postcards aim to facilitate …