In keeping with one of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations to “end hunger, to achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture” with aquaculture of farming aquatic plants and animals like fish and seaweeds, the UP Diliman College of Science is developing sustainable management approaches for emerging aquaculture species through continued monitoring and conservation efforts …

Biologist and Balik Scientist Dr. Nikki Heherson Dagamac is on a mission to assess and monitor the elusive tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) in Mindoro to protect it from extinction. Through Project MATAPAT (or Multidisciplinary Approaches for Tamaraw Protection against Threats), he seeks to assess the current status of tamaraw in Mt. Calavite Wildlife Sanctuary (MCWS) and identify priority areas of conservation …

SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, recently conducted two successful medical missions in the municipalities of Looc and Ibaan, Batangas.  The initiative, which aimed to provide accessible healthcare services to vulnerable communities, served approximately 700 patients. During the two-day event, residents of Looc and Ibaan received a wide range of free healthcare services. These included medical …

Meat imports grew by 11.3 percent or 397 million kilos during the first four months of 2024 as importers anticipate higher global prices, a weaker peso, and lower hog production due to El Niño. Data from the Bureau of Animal Industry showed that meat importation from January to April this year surpassed by 41 million kilos the 356 million kilos …

Looking for a weekend off-road adventure onboard a real warrior-like vehicle? Try the Geely Azkarra 4WD which is known for its sleek design, impressive technology features, comfortable interior, and fuel efficiency.  Performance-wise, it offers a smooth ride and decent handling. Its all-wheel-drive capability, which sometimes takes the back seat to all its impressive features, is no ordinary off-road system. The …

The Cleanfuel is getting bigger in its reward incentives to the local motorists as it continues to put up more fuel stations in Luzon. It just inaugurated the Daang Hari, Bacoor, Cavite branch last Saturday where its president, Atty. Bong Suntay, announced the new reward incentives they will launch in the next few weeks.  “We are very happy with the …

The Isuzu D-MAX continued its winning streak in the 2024 Philippine Rallycross Series by dominating Round 5 held recently at the challenging CDS Offroad Playground at the Arden Botanical Estate.  Driven by champion rally driver Louie Camacho, the D-Max showcased exceptional performance in both the UV Class and Pick-up Class, solidifying its top position in the series. With its robust …

Chevrolet Philippines’ “Drive to Greatness” promo that gives substantial cash discounts up to P2-million, low downpayment schemes, and attractive monthly amortization packages across its entire vehicle lineup is still up to the end of this month. The Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette are both available with a P1-million discount on cash purchases while the luxurious Suburban and the Chevrolet Tahoe have …

Thousands of Grab and Move It driver-, rider-, and delivery-partners participated in the ‘Drive Safe: Takbong Swabe, Safe Palagi!’ road safety training program in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan De Oro that focused on critical aspects of road safety, such as defensive driving, vehicle maintenance, and traffic rules and regulations. They also launched two new safety features on the …

The hatchback segment of the local auto market is getting to be exciting these days as Honda Cars Philippines entered its New City Hatchback that now boasts updates to its interior and exterior and now also comes with Honda Sensing last week at the Bonifacio Amphitheater in Taguig. “Its predecessor has been so popular in the Philippines that it previously …