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NDA needs more budget to increase milk production

The National Dairy Authority, an agency under the Department of Agriculture, is seeking a raise   in its  annual budget  of  P500 million, to enable it to increase its production  and  meet at least five  percent of the country’s milk requirement, now addressed mostly by imported processed milk product brands. NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said improving the  country’s milk …

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Filipino inventor develops Pili-based aviation sealant

By Rose de la Cruz Licensed Aeronautical Engineer Mark Kennedy Bantugon  acknowledged and thanked the Department of Science and Technology  (DOST)  in his adventures and triumphs in developing a billion dollar aviation sealant using pili as a base ingredient. At the opening of the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF), at the PICC Forum Tent, Bantugon. shared how …

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Precision agriculture is key to water shortages, depletion

By the year 2050, water shortages are to be experienced all over the world because of increasing population, which in turn causes specific problem in the agriculture sector which uses 82 percent of freshwater for crops. Dr. Sylvester A. Badua, an associate professor at Central Luzon State University (CLSU), raised this concern during his lecture on automated fertigation systems during …

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Grand World Premiere Debut at 9th PIMS MITSUBISHI DST CONCEPT

The Mitsubishi DST Concept, the brand’s all-new monocoque SUV that offers three-row seating for customers seeking a full 7-seater with comfort, made its world premiere debut at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show last Thursday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The Mitsubishi DST Concept boasts a refined SUV design with a spacious, high-class cabin for comfortable rides. …

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All-Inclusive Sales showcases premiere aftermarket brands

All-Inclusive Sales Inc., the local distributor of world-class aftermarket brands reached out directly to their customers with a diverse range of high-quality automotive products from named brands such as Bendix, Peak, Hardex Aerosols and Sprays, Hardex Engine Oils, NWB, and Bluechem in joining the recently-concluded Philippine International Motor Show 2024 at the World Trade Center. It was an opportunity also …

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Successful 12th EV Summit at SMX

The 12th edition of the annual Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) came off the wraps last Thursday at the SMX Conventional Center in Pasay City with the theme ‘Spark Change, Drive Electric.” The 3-day event gathered government and private leaders, EV manufacturers, enthusiasts, and students interested on the bright prospects of shifting to EV mobility. Several leading EV manufacturers led …

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Suzuki presents exciting eVX Concept

Suzuki’s commitment to innovative and eco-friendly mobility solutions showcased the exciting reveal of Suzuki’s electric concept car — the eVX — alongside the Jimny 3-Door and 5-Door Rhino Editions presented by Suzuki Philippines during the 9th Philippine International Motor Show. Norihide Takei, the director and general manager of Suzuki Philippines’ Automobile Division, expounded on Suzuki’s pursuit of sustainable transportation solutions …

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Columbian unwraps big, locally-made Daewoo Bus

Columbian Manufacturing Corporation (CMANC) showcased the Filipino pride and ground-breaking innovation at the recent 2024 Philippine International Motor Show through its “Wheels of Wanderlust” presentation of Philippine-made line-up of vehicles embodying world-class craftsmanship. The main highlight is the unveiling of the Daewoo Bus, which is proudly built in the Philippines and merges world-class reliability with local expertise. Designed as a …

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Emergency loan offered to GSIS members in areas devastated by ‘Kristine’

Members and pensioners of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) residing in areas declared under a state of calamity due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) are now eligible to apply for emergency loans. In a statement released on Friday, GSIS announced that this program is currently available in Albay and Naga City, with plans to activate it …

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Typhoon-affected businesses to get DTI assistance

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday that it is ready to assist local businesses severely affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive, DTI Acting Secretary Cristina Roque highlighted the agency’s dedication to supporting recovery efforts, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). “We have been actively …

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