Alicia G. Ilaga, head of the BioTech program office of the Department of Agriculture and farmer-leader Mila Vibal Bognalbal of Barangay Joroan, Tiwi, Albay, were both conferred the 2023 Philippine Resilience Awards for women last October 12 at the PRA program held at the SMX Convention Center. They were among 10 final awardees from 44 semi-finalists. The convenors of the …

To kick off the traditional month-long celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month, the Department of Agriculture presented its digitalization strategy for the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP) to ensure that farmers are included in the formal financial system and their transaction with government become real-time, cashless, hassle-free and transparent with no delays that usually beset them in the …

In many parts of the world, rice farmers are getting weary of traditional farming – or those needing hybrid seeds which require heavy chemical fertilization (including weedicides, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides), a lot of irrigation water and labor-intensive activity. Many have shifted– either on experimental basis or as a regular livelihood – to a System of Rice Intensification (SRI), which …

By Rose de la Cruz When talking about diabetes or the weight loss regimens, rice is top of mind in what to cut or scrap from one’s daily diet. But this is not exactly true as rice is just one of at least 10 foods that cause acquired (or lifestyle) diabetes Type  2. The Diabetes Council, online platform of diabetes …

Enrique K. Razon, ICTSI Chairman and President said: “I am pleased to announce sustained progress across the Group delivering growth in revenues of seven percent to US$1.76 billion and EBITDA of US$1.11 billion, seven percent higher than the previous year.  These excellent results were delivered against some very strong prior year comparatives.”   “Looking ahead, whilst we continue to expect a …

The Land Bank the Philippines (LANDBANK) was ranked by Forbes as the 6th best employer in the Philippines for 2023—the only government institution to achieve this distinction. The state-run Bank also placed 304th overall globally in the latest Forbes’ World’s Best Employer list, based on a survey of over 170,000 employees from multinational companies and institutions in over 50 countries.  …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attended the recent launch of Dongfeng electric vehicles signifying his support and endorsement of the electrification of the local automotive industry.  Legado Motors, Inc. was officially named as the distributor of Dongfeng Motors in the Philippines, marking the launch of their flagship electric vehicle (EV) models – the Dongfeng Mini EV, Aeolus Huge Hybrid, and Forthing …

By Andy Sevilla It’s my first time to drive a Suzuki Ertiga and the one that was sent to us was the new Ertiga Hybrid that is powered by a 1.5 liter petrol engine and a 12V lithium ion battery. Being a hybrid means it is free from the coding system that resulted to a 7-day criss-crossing of Metro Manila …

Ford Philippines enchanced the ownership experience for its customers with the launch of the Online Service Booking and Service Price Calculator, two new service initiatives designed to make vehicle maintenance easy, convenient, and more personalized. Accessible on the Ford Philippines website, the two digital-first service tools are part of Ford Family Guarantee, a suite of product and service offerings that …

Victory Liner commemorated its 78th anniversary with the unveiling of its restored iconic Jardinera-type vintage bus and the Royal Class Sleeper Bus Line. The restoration of a Jardinera-type bus body on an International Harvester chassis and engine is known as a “Toastrack” or “Charabanc,” that traces back to 19th-century France. In collaboration with Del Monte Motors, known for its bus …