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25 March

BSP, ADB turn over AVCF Project to ACPC

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) formally turned over the Agricultural Value Chain Financing (AVCF) Project to the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) in a ceremony on 15 February 2024 at the BSP head office in Manila. With this, the Department of Agriculture’s ACPC will spearhead capacity building for financial institutions under a dedicated …

25 March

MIRDP is alive, after all

By Rose de la Cruz What took the leadership of former Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leocadio Sebastian months to organize, mobilize and scale – the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MIRDP) – was overridden by the exemptions sought by regional directors from the voucher system, a vital strategy of MIRDP and the return to procurement and distribution by RDOs …

25 March

Philrice to build warehouse cum cold storage

In keeping with President Marcos and Agriculture Secrretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s desire to build more warehouses and cold storage facilities to prolong the shelf life and maintain the quality of palay, rice and other agricultural produce, the Philippine Rice Research Institute with funding from the Korea Rural Community Corp. broke ground for a 540-square meter warehouse cum cold storage …

25 March

DA 2025 budget to focus on agriculture modernization, increased food production, food security

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said he would propose significant changes in DA’s 2025 budget to achieve President Marcos, Jr.’s goal of modernizing agriculture, increased food production and food security. “The budget in 2025 will be very different from this year’s,” Laurel told members of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) recently. Apart from pushing …

25 March

Frasco eyes seat in PAMB

Left in the dark over the controversial resorts built within the periphery of the Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan, Bohol, a declared protected park, Tourism Secretary Ma.Esperanza Christina Garcia- Frasco asked to have a seat in the Protected Area Management Board of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to prevent a recurrence of such controversies that would affect the country’s …

25 March

MR.DIY Empowers Women Through Fitness and Community Engagement

Commemorating the Women’s Month at the Filipino CEO Circle X Women’s Run PH March is not just a month; it’s a celebration of women’s achievements, resilience, and empowerment. At the recently concluded Filipina CEO Circle X Women’s Run PH held at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds last March 10, 2024. MR.DIY proudly stood as a beacon of support, celebrating …

25 March

J&T Express Philippines reaches new horizons, plans wider expansion on its 5th anniversary

J&T Express, the Philippines’ leading logistics and delivery service provider, proudly commemorates its fifth anniversary, reflecting on an extraordinary journey marked by exponential growth, unwavering commitment to service excellence, and significant contributions to the community. Since its inception in 2019, J&T Express Philippines has experienced phenomenal expansion, currently operating an extensive network of over 2,200 branches and warehouses nationwide. The …

25 March

TikTok Shop launches business school

TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which was attended by 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and CEO of Kim’s …

25 March

Lifestyle change due to pandemic continues to affect spending habits

Shopping trends continue to evolve, especially for fast-consuming goods, indicating a change in consumer behavior shaped by the global lockdown during the recent pandemic. According to Kantar – the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company – households across the country have increased their overall spending, expected to continue in 2024. Laurice Obana, Kintanar’s shopper insights director, said, “We observed …

25 March

Manila Water champions cooperation and collaboration for World Water Day 2024

Manila Water, along with its subsidiaries, celebrated World Water Day by organizing and participating in several events which highlight the importance of cooperation and collaboration to ensure water will be available and accessible to all. For World Water Day this year, the United Nations set the theme “Water For Peace” to give focus on how water promotes peace among communities …

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March, 2024