By Rose de la Cruz Weather  permitting, the Department of Agriculture is hopeful that this year’s harvest of 20.46 million metric tons would surpass the record in 2023 of 20 MMT.  But  in a La Nina year, where either abundant rainfall  or very hot weather could prevail, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said he is optimistic about achieving bumper rice …

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted P85.19 million to establish a network of egg production facilities for small-scale growers. In Memorandum Order No. 2, the DA said the program will fund the construction of small-scale egg production facilities as a Livelihood Opportunities and Viable Enterprise project, Business World reported. “The Chicken Layer Project involves the establishment of small egg …

House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin  of Iloilo was piqued at the recent hearing of the Murang Pagkain supercommittee with the failure of the Department of Agriculture to explain how it arrived at the P58 per kg. as the maximum suggested retail price.  Garin called that rate as “unrealistic” and a “disservice” to consumers saying the DA failed to address …

The  Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Agricultural and Fisheries Logistics Office (AFLO) to tackle inefficiencies in the farm-to-market supply chain and ensure food security, which Secretary Francsco Tiu Laurel Jr. hope would reduce post harvest losses significantly, address logistical bottlenecks including poor infrastructure and insufficient cold storage facilities. “AFLO is key to building a resilient and sustainable food …

Honda Philippines Inc., the No. 1 motorcycle brand in the country for several years now, came out with another sure winner as it launched the all-new Giorno+ during an exclusive event last Saturday at the Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City. The latest Honda model is not just a scooter but a fashion statement on two wheels as well …

In its aim to provide a consistent customer experience across all its dealerships, Synergyauto Ventures Group inaugurated its newest Nissan Sucat showroom that is a full dealership with both vehicle sales and service operations. Located in Paranaque City, Nissan Sucat has a 2,200 sqm. area with 6-car display showroom while the service workshop has 11 total service bays — 9 …

KCars Inc. inaugurated its Hyundai Marikina last week marking its first partnership with Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH). The showroom is located at Lot 33 Blk 30 Gil Fernando Avenue, barangay Roque, Marikina City and it spans 4,405 sqm and can accommodate four display vehicles and up to nine vehicles in its service area.  “We at KCars are so happy …

Honda Cars Philippines will soon be introducing the new HR-V RS e:HEV, its third hybrid model in the market after the CR-V and the Civic in getting closer to their goal for carbon neutrality by 2050 and plans to inaugurate four new dealerships within this year. This was revealed by HCPI president Rie Miyake during its Media Thanksgiving Party last …

Twelve brand-new Jetour X50 compact SUVs are up for grabs for the first half of the year as Jetour Auto Philippines and Midori Clark Hotel& Casino renewed their partnership for another great run at an exclusive and exciting raffle event. This is the third partnership run after the first two successful collaboration between JAPI and Midori since 2023 in which …

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic about pursuing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States under the renewed Trump administration, according to Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo. Speaking at an event in Makati City last week, Rodolfo noted that President Donald Trump’s track record suggests a stronger possibility of advancing talks on a PH-US FTA during …