By Rose de la Cruz The youth won’t  go into farming unless technology will be introduced to make work easier. This was the conclusion reached at a recent media forum of the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCARRD) that discussed agricultural innovations designed to combat climate change while appealing …

Persistence in developing agricultural products like coconuts and avocados does not just add value to the crop but also enhances its marketability and ultimately its sustainability as a business.  With this, Czarina J. Sevilla, founder and CEO of Avocadoria.ph  was chosen as the EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Philippines.  A program of  the SGV Foundation, Inc. …

President Marcos is pleased  that  prices of milled rice are dropping, which would provide a relief on inflation that has stayed on the upside in several months this year and caused growth to slow down a bit. In a news release, Malacanang said  President Marcos is optimistic that the cost of rice would stabilize consistent with current prices in Southeast …

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will hold monthly dialogues with farmers, businessmen and traders of agricultural commodities to find out how best to improve their output and markets. The monthly meetings would help the DA better attend to the needs of every industry. “There’s many of them  (agricultural commodities). We really need to focus, and DA must …

JAC Philippines unwrapped its all-new Ytterby electric vehicle last week at the newly inaugurated JAC Pasig showroom of Autohub Group of Companies. The newest showroom is located at the corner of E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue and Jose Cruz st. in bgy. Barrio Ugong that has a 12-car display and is the first of 7 JAC Philippines dealerships to be inaugurated …

Maybank Philippines, a member of the Maybank Group which is a leading financial services group ranked No. 4 in the Asean in assets, unveiled its upgraded Maybank2U PH (M2U) mobile app that hosts new features, refined user interface, and performance improvements designed to provide users with a safer, and a more seamless and engaging experience, during a night-long celebration at …

The race is on for the Motul King Of RIOT, considered as the country’s premiere 4 x 4 international competition, that fires off Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 at the breath-taking Caliraya Mountain Lake Resort in Cavinti, Laguna. Now on its fourth year and organized annually by the Rizal International Off-Road Track headed by Mayor Jun Siquian, more than 150 …

MG Motor Philippines, in partnership with Ever Mile Motors, opened its MG Calamba dealership recently that will deliver a complete 3S dealership experience and combines innovation and convenience. It is located at Purok 2 Pan-Philippine Highway, Calamba, Laguna. The MG Calamba is the newest addition to the growing network of MG showrooms that underscores the brand’s commitment to providing top-tier …

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) has renewed its partnership with Edukasyon.PH to offer training and employment assistance to underserved individuals through the AWS re/Start program. (From left to right: Jason Gaisono, Board Member at Edukasyon.ph, Sophia Isabelle C. Fontanilla, Board Member at Edukasyon.ph, Raissa Bautista, Corporate Affairs Manager CPI, and Joel Gaviola, Corporate Affairs Advisor CPI.) Chevron Philippines Inc (CPI), marketer …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will proudly host the world premiere of its latest concept vehicle – a 7-seater SUV concept at the highly anticipated 9th Philippine International Motor Show 2024, marking a monumental occasion for both Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and the Philippine automotive industry. The unveiling of this new 7-seater SUV concept in the Philippines underscores the brand’s dedication …