December, 2024

• 2 December

  SRA to expand sugar plantations in Mindanao

  

  By Rose de la Cruz The Sugar Regulatory Administration plans to expand sugar plantations in Mindanao — where the soil is rich, the weather is suitable and stable and land is aplenty. At the 23rd Joint Annual General Assembly of Sugarcane Growers Association of Bukidnon Inc. and the Sugarcane Farmers of Bukidnon Multi-Purpose Cooperative recently, SRA Administrator Pabo Luis Azcona …

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• 2 December

  DA’s rules on imports of 25K-MT fish, aquatic items

  

  The  Department of Agriculture (DA) released guidelines for the implementation of the 25,000 metric tons (MT) of imported frozen fish and aquatic products. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed  the Certificate of Necessity to Import (CNI) to curb inflation, ensure food security, and diversify food choices, Business Mirror reported. Under the Memorandum Order (MO) 51, the maximum importable volume …

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• 2 December

  Congressional think tank pushes for review of agri production systems

  

  The Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) asked the national government to review the agricultural production system amid the country’s growing dependence on imports, which risks food security and climate change and geopolitical tensions. “Given the increasing dependence on imports to meet local food requirements, it is important to review and revisit the agricultural production system particularly in light …

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• 2 December

  Typhoons forced farmers to rethink their planting strategies

  

  The  spate of typhoons in October and November  that crossed wide swaths of areas in Northern and Central Luzon, including Visayas and some parts of Mindanao, had forced farmers to rethink their planting strategies to quick-maturing crops so they increase the likelihood of harvesting before storm signals are raised. Nilor S. Go, an  Isabela farmer planting  rice and yellow corn, …

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• 2 December

  Meat imports to breach 2023 record

  

  The country would have imported meat imports exceeding the volume and value achieved in 2023 because of animal diseases and bad weather that crimped domestic output. The Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) cited import figures from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)  as of September 30 where imported meat rose by 12.65 percent to 1.04 million metric tons (MMT) …

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• 2 December

  Shakey’s Super League grand slam fuels NU’s UAAP repeat dream

  

  National University hopes its historic grand slam run in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League will translate into a second straight title conquest in the UAAP early next year. Led by Alas Pilipinas standouts Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon and under a new decorated coach, Sherwin Meneses, the Lady Bulldogs capped a banner year with a three-peat in the Collegiate Pre-season …

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• 2 December

  Pampanga leaves first for MPBL title series with Quezon in Dubai

  

  The  Pampanga Giant Lanterns are the early birds in their historic MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Six Season National Finals with the Quezon Huskers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. All players, led by reigning MPBL MVP Justine Baltazar, and some members of the Giant Lanterns’ coaching staff left on Wednesday ahead of Game One of the best-of-five title series starting …

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• 2 December

  Suzuki Philippines unveils limited edition JIMNY RHINO

  

  Suzuki Philippines announced the arrival recently of the highly-anticipated Jimny 3-Door Rhino Edition, the bold and rugged limited edition that brings the iconic Jimny toughness to a whole new level, in all Suzuki dealerships nationwide. Available in three exciting colors — White, Solid Jungle Green and Solid Medium Gray, the Jimny Rhino Edition is sure to capture the hearts of …

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• 2 December

  Honda wins US ‘Best Card Brand’ for 4th time

  

  Honda won the 2025 “Best Car Brand” award for the fourth consecutive year from US News & World Report, receiving high scores for the award’s key attributes of performance, interior quality, safety and reliability for its passenger car lineup that includes Civic, Civic hybrid, Civic Type R, Civic Si, Accord and Accord hybrid. The US News’ prestigious Best Vehicle Brands …

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• 2 December

  Subaru Clark Track Experience

  

  Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines and its newly appointed dealer in Pampanga, Elite Motors Commercial Incorporated (EMCI) held its Subaru Track Experience with Subaru Club Philippines (SCP) and clients last week at the Clark International Speedway. The thrilling adventure offered a safe space to learn and have the adrenaline rush in …

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