Nestle Philippines recently launched initiatives aimed at increasing the adoption of regenerative farming among local smallholder robusta farmers to increase their production and income. Through a partnership with the Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Nestle introduced an online certificate course and a crop calendar tailored for coffee farmers under its Project …

The  Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), has partnered with regulatory technology firm FMC Research Solutions Inc. to improve the safety and quality of imported agricultural products.  BPI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FMC Research to initiate a pilot test program that seeks to boost the agency’s quarantine capabilities. “The …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially launched the New Civic RS e: HEV variant at the recent 9th Philippine International Motor Show together with the limited editions of the CR-V V Turbo and the Civic Type R, along with two motorcycles —  the All-New EM1 e: and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. At the same time, HCPI also launched its new Honda …

The highly anticipated Hatasu Aya is now in the market ith its chic, retro-inspired design and a starting price of P36,990 with a  free helmet worth P899 that is ready to turn heads and elevate your daily ride. Hatasu, a local ebike brand known for their value-for-money and sustainable riding solutions, boasts its Hatasu Aya perfectly combines aesthetic design, optimized …

PeekUp, the newest and ride-hailing app in the metropolis launched last April, tied-up with MG Malabon to introduce 120 electric vehicles in its booming lineup of vehicles now plying the roads of Metro Manila and outlying provinces. Dave Almarinez, founder and CEO of A Force Ventures Inc. which oversees the homegrown PeekUp app, signed a memorandum of understanding MG Malabon …

Grab Philippines and Move It distributed relief packages to over 1,000 families in Cavite and Laguna that were badly hit by tropical storm Kristine and each is filled with essential items like rice, canned goods, and bathroom supplies. The leading superapp and homegrown moto-taxi platform also have comprehensive calamity-assistance programs to driver- and delivery-partners severely affected by the recent calamity …

Lynk & Co celebrated its 8th anniversary by achieving noteworthy results and gained the support and love of more than 1.24 million users worldwide to become a unique brand with global character, motorsport pedigree, and social attributes that dare to change the automotive industry. The brand was launched in 2016 in Berlin, Germany. As a joint venture co-founded by Geely …

Lotus Technology Inc., a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, has been bestowed with the Highly Commends honor at the Reuters Sustainability Awards 2024 in the Business Transformation category. It beats 700 global entrants this year — 30 winners were selected across 17 categories — with Lotus Tech as the sole winner from the automotive industry. The Reuters Sustainability …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) achieved a revenue surge in the first nine months of the year, reaching P79.43 billion, a 42% increase from last year’s P55.95 billion. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco attributed this growth largely to the electronic games sector. “The electronic games sector alone contributed P28.22 billion or 35.52 percent to the gaming revenue …

Since its establishment in April, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Task Force Kalasag (TFK) has seized 872,652 units of substandard goods valued at P297.9 million. The seized products were deemed substandard due to missing markings required by the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) and insufficient product information. Confiscated items included household appliances, ceramic tiles, sanitary wares, steel wires, …