October, 2024

• 7 October

  DOST wants to attract youth into farming

  

  By Rose de la Cruz The youth won’t  go into farming unless technology will be introduced to make work easier. This was the conclusion reached at a recent media forum of the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCARRD) that discussed agricultural innovations designed to combat climate change while appealing …

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• 7 October

  Avocadoria.ph founder is EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

  

  Persistence in developing agricultural products like coconuts and avocados does not just add value to the crop but also enhances its marketability and ultimately its sustainability as a business.  With this, Czarina J. Sevilla, founder and CEO of Avocadoria.ph  was chosen as the EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Philippines.  A program of  the SGV Foundation, Inc. …

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• 7 October

  President Marcos optimistic cost of rice will stabilize

  

  President Marcos is pleased  that  prices of milled rice are dropping, which would provide a relief on inflation that has stayed on the upside in several months this year and caused growth to slow down a bit. In a news release, Malacanang said  President Marcos is optimistic that the cost of rice would stabilize consistent with current prices in Southeast …

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• 7 October

  DA to hold monthly talks with agri stakeholders

  

  Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will hold monthly dialogues with farmers, businessmen and traders of agricultural commodities to find out how best to improve their output and markets. The monthly meetings would help the DA better attend to the needs of every industry. “There’s many of them  (agricultural commodities). We really need to focus, and DA must …

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• 7 October

  PBA Esports Bakbakan Dota 2 back for Season 2

  

  By Robert Andaya Buoyed by the success of its inaugural season, the PBA Esports Bakbakan Dota 2 tournament kicks off on October 24 with all 12 member-teams seeing action. Reigning champion Converge will lead teams set to compete in the Dota 2 second edition and fifth overall installment of the PBA Esports Bakbakan being held in partnership with Dark League …

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• 7 October

  Indian players in full force for Asian Juniors and Girls chess championships

  

  Indian players are coming in full force with seven boys and six girls to compete in the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships starting October 11 in Tagaytay City. The Indian players are inspired by their recent double victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. Leading the Indian charge is second seed International Master Krishna Rohith, rated 2474. …

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• 7 October

  Toledo Trojans stamp class in PCAP-GM Wesley So Cup

  

  Toledo Trojans made their presence felt by posting back-to-back victories in the 2024 PCAP-GM Wesley So Cup “Clash of North and South” chess team championships last Wednesday. Toledo shocked defending champion Pasig Pirates, 13-8, and San Juan Predators, 11-10, in a pair of heart-stopping battles pitting the best teams from the South and North Divisions in this prestigious tournament sponsored …

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• 7 October

  ICF world dragonboat meet in Puerto Princesa main qualifier for 2025 World Games

  

  More than glory and honor, elite paddlers from all over the world, including the host Philippines, will have extra motivation to do well and excel in the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships scheduled Oct. 27 to Nov. 4 in the picturesque coastal city of Puerto Princesa in Palawan.  The International Canoe Federation, the world governing for the sport, has sanctioned …

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• 7 October

  Autohub JAC Unwraps Ytterby

  

  JAC Philippines unwrapped its all-new Ytterby electric vehicle last week at the newly inaugurated JAC Pasig showroom of Autohub Group of Companies. The newest showroom is located at the corner of E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue and Jose Cruz st. in bgy. Barrio Ugong that has a 12-car display and is the first of 7 JAC Philippines dealerships to be inaugurated …

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• 7 October

  Maybank unveils all-new M2U app

  

  Maybank Philippines, a member of the Maybank Group which is a leading financial services group ranked No. 4 in the Asean in assets, unveiled its upgraded Maybank2U PH (M2U) mobile app that hosts new features, refined user interface, and performance improvements designed to provide users with a safer, and a more seamless and engaging experience, during a night-long celebration at …

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