By Rose de la Cruz As the country was able to save P3.6 billion(or 300,000 tons of rice)  from reduced wastage, the Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Rice Research Institute, is now trying to institutionalize the practice of serving (by restaurants, carinderia and other dining centers) of half cup rice to customers to ensure that wastage would continue to …

By Rose de la Cruz The Sugar Regulatory Administration plans to expand sugar plantations in Mindanao — where the soil is rich, the weather is suitable and stable and land is aplenty. At the 23rd Joint Annual General Assembly of Sugarcane Growers Association of Bukidnon Inc. and the Sugarcane Farmers of Bukidnon Multi-Purpose Cooperative recently, SRA Administrator Pabo Luis Azcona …

The  Department of Agriculture (DA) released guidelines for the implementation of the 25,000 metric tons (MT) of imported frozen fish and aquatic products. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed  the Certificate of Necessity to Import (CNI) to curb inflation, ensure food security, and diversify food choices, Business Mirror reported. Under the Memorandum Order (MO) 51, the maximum importable volume …

The Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) asked the national government to review the agricultural production system amid the country’s growing dependence on imports, which risks food security and climate change and geopolitical tensions. “Given the increasing dependence on imports to meet local food requirements, it is important to review and revisit the agricultural production system particularly in light …

The  spate of typhoons in October and November  that crossed wide swaths of areas in Northern and Central Luzon, including Visayas and some parts of Mindanao, had forced farmers to rethink their planting strategies to quick-maturing crops so they increase the likelihood of harvesting before storm signals are raised. Nilor S. Go, an  Isabela farmer planting  rice and yellow corn, …

The country would have imported meat imports exceeding the volume and value achieved in 2023 because of animal diseases and bad weather that crimped domestic output. The Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) cited import figures from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)  as of September 30 where imported meat rose by 12.65 percent to 1.04 million metric tons (MMT) …

Suzuki Philippines announced the arrival recently of the highly-anticipated Jimny 3-Door Rhino Edition, the bold and rugged limited edition that brings the iconic Jimny toughness to a whole new level, in all Suzuki dealerships nationwide. Available in three exciting colors — White, Solid Jungle Green and Solid Medium Gray, the Jimny Rhino Edition is sure to capture the hearts of …

Honda won the 2025 “Best Car Brand” award for the fourth consecutive year from US News & World Report, receiving high scores for the award’s key attributes of performance, interior quality, safety and reliability for its passenger car lineup that includes Civic, Civic hybrid, Civic Type R, Civic Si, Accord and Accord hybrid. The US News’ prestigious Best Vehicle Brands …

Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines and its newly appointed dealer in Pampanga, Elite Motors Commercial Incorporated (EMCI) held its Subaru Track Experience with Subaru Club Philippines (SCP) and clients last week at the Clark International Speedway. The thrilling adventure offered a safe space to learn and have the adrenaline rush in …

Volvo, with its new distributor Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., launched the first fully electric subcompact SUV, the EX30, designed for people and planet and combines everything great about Volvo vehicles. It features cutting-edge technology, world-renowned safety, and the lowest carbon footprint of any Volvo car to date. The EX30 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds as …