By Rose de la Cruz Indigenous People (or our katutubo) are usually those who live in the hinterlands– far from everyone’s reach– such that they are excluded from our technology, our (foreign-acquired) culture and tastes, our churches and schools and from everything else. As such, they do not enjoy what we consider basic necessities because theirs is far from basic– …

The Department of Agriculture through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) is hosting on June 6, 2024 the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program Kick-Off, National Awarding Ceremony 2023, and Business Development Services on June 6, 2024, at the Rice Biotechnology Center (CBC), PhilRice, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The event is the culmination of a ladderized competition from the provincial to …

An agency under the NEDA– the Public Private Partnership Center– and the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) completed a two-day hybrid workshop entitled “Integrating Climate Change Considerations and Disaster Risk Resilience in PPP Projects” last May 27 and 28 at the Center’s Board room and via Zoom. The objective of the activity is to foster understanding and assist national and …

Award-Winning Financial Literacy Programme Cha-Ching Reaches One Million Students Nationwide Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm in Asia and Africa of Prudential plc, Pru Life UK’s parent company, in partnership with Junior Achievement Philippines, celebrated one million students nationwide who have been taught basic money management skills through the financial literacy programme Cha-Ching. Beneficiaries and co-advocates joined the milestone event …

Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga is optimistic over the effective implementation of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act with the launch of the “Sukat ng Kalikasan” (SnK) framework and toolkit during the International Day for Biological Diversity last May 22. The PENCAS law will serve as a tool for determining the …

Step into MR.DIY, shop, and chill with your furry friends in our pet-friendly stores!  1. A Community of Pet Lovers Pets are integral to the MR.DIY experience. Witness adorable pups nestled in carts and gentle giants strolling down our aisles, where our staff warmly greet your four-legged buddies. We offer a variety of pet products to ensure their happiness.  While …

Eat’s Here! The Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) is back this 2024 to bring you a more exciting food experience in the country! For the past 17 years, MAFBEX has delivered the best food experience to visitors who want to have a taste of great food and refreshing drinks. Now on its 18th year with the theme “Eat’s Here!”, …

Revolutionizing the Philippine Hardware Market UTCI (Uy Tit & Company Inc) celebrated a significant milestone with the grand launch of DELI Tools in the Philippines last May 16, 2024. The event themed on “Founding for Success”, held at Sheridan Mandaluyong, showcased an extensive range of DELI Tools, marking a new chapter in UTCI’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the …

Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Subic Bay, has added a new service that offers a direct link between the Philippines and China. Operated by Macrocean International Shipping, the CX1 service makes weekly calls to SBITC and Manila International Container Terminal to provide manufacturers and traders in Northern and Central …

Amid the devastating impact of El Niño on local harvests, Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) remains aggressive in extending financial support to rice farmers as total loans released through the Expanded Rice Credit Assistance under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ERCA-RCEF) reached P2.5 billion as of 30 April 2024.  In partnership with Department of Agriculture (DA), LANDBANK has been …