October, 2024

• 14 October

  Raw sugar output to rise in 2025

  

  Philippine  raw sugar output in 2025 is expected to reach 1.85 million metric tons (MMT) with the improved weather conditions that would  allow the expansion in harvest area, according to the report of the US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service Manila. The forecast is higher than the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s projected output of 1.78 MMT for the current crop …

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• 14 October

  Army planting the seeds of peace

  

  The Army Artillery Regiment, whose members are the first to be dispatched in conflict areas, is now sowing the seeds of peace with a massive planting of fruit-bearing trees that it hopes to raise 1 million  by 2028. The Army joined forces with various stakeholders to promote environmental sustainability and contribute to the nation’s food security with a tree planting …

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• 14 October

  FAO says September  food prices higher

  

  The benchmark for world food commodity prices saw its fastest increase in 18 months in September, with quotations up for all covered commodity groups, led by sugar, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported recently. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged …

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• 14 October

  DA seeks private sector insight for PSAT

  

  Recognizing  the invaluable contributions of the private sector in advancing the agri-fishery sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) consulted key industry leaders on the proposed “Philippine Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (PSAT)” project last October 4 at Marquis Events Place, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Agriculture Undersecretary for Special Concerns and Official Development Assistance (ODA), Jerome V. Oliveros with Assistant Secretaries Arnel V. …

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• 14 October

  Long and exciting PBA semis battle

  

  By Robert Andaya Games Sunday5 p.m. San Miguel vs. Barangay Ginebra7:30 p.m. Rain or Shine vs. TNT One semifinal series is now 2-0. The other is tied at 1-1. Whatever, all four teams expect a long and exciting battle in the PBA Governors Cup. With import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Calvin Oftana leading the charge, TNT brought down Rain or Shine,  …

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• 14 October

  Batangas, South Cotabato subdue MPBL playoff foes

  

  Batangas struck from afar and subdued Davao, 76-66, on Thursday to move within a win of the South Division semifinal round in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) semifinal round at the Batangas City Coliseum. Levi Hernandez drilled in seven triples while Cedric Ablaza added two of the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters’ total of 12 that swamped the Davao …

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• 14 October

  NGBL Final Four: NU-Nazareth, Perpetual to face Mapua, UE for coveted Finals berth

  

  National University-Nazareth School, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, University of the East, and Mapua University will all look to get a step closer to high school basketball supremacy and the P300,000 champion’s purse as the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) enters its much-awaited Final Four phase.  After outlasting their respective opponents in the inaugural league’s first-ever quarterfinals offering last …

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• 14 October

  NU whips EAC for second straight win

  

  Defending champion National University swiftly crushed hapless Emilio Aguinaldo College, 25-15, 25-7, 25-13, for a second straight win and a share of the Pool A lead in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The three-peat-seeking Lady Bulldogs picked up from where they left off a week ago following a four-set win over …

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• 14 October

  PBA tells Amores to undergo counseling

  

  John Amores may join NorthPort’s practices and other activities. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial made the announcement in a press conference on Friday but stressed the NorthPort guard will remain suspended for the duration of the Commissioner’s Cup. “In coordination with the management of NorthPort, the Commissioner has decided that (John) Amores will be suspended for all his games in the …

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• 14 October

  NISSAN EXPERIENCE Embracing It To The Fullest

  

  Getting the customers very satisfied from the time they enter the showroom to buy a car up until they keep on coming back to the service bay for check-ups and maintenance is not a secret good car dealerships keep. Take the case of Maria Clara Occena, a true-lover of Nissan cars way back when they started bringing their kids to …

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