The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding its copra meal project to Western Visayas to provide a cheaper protein source alternative for animal feeds in the region. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said he ordered the expansion of the Protein-Enriched Copra Meal (PECM) commercialization project to the region to boost local livestock production. He said this development is expected …
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will organize a youth hub in the Philippines in 2025 to engage young people in agriculture. FAO Philippines’ representative Lionel Dabbadie said part of the initiatives that FAO works globally include agrifood systems, which are related to innovations, indigenous peoples, and the youth. “We are at the stage of organizing …
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The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund under Republic Act 12078 has been extended to 2031 from tariffs of imported rice and the annual budget was raised from P10 to P30 billion supposedly to fund the modernization of the rice industry. RA12078 was signed by President Marcos Jr. on December 9. RCEF programs include: seed distribution (of inbred and hybrid rice seeds); …
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The Philippines’ overdependence on rice imports would lead to worsening trade gap in agriculture with the expected continued rise in prices of rice imports from Vietnam and Thailand. Already Vietnamese rice prices rose in 2024, with the average annual quotation of the 5 percent broken variety increasing to over $550 per metric ton (MT), the World Bank reported. Figures from …
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Who else but June Mar Fajardo? The San Miguel Beer star is again lording it over in the race for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Best Player of the Conference halfway through the elimination phase. Fajardo posted a 44.8 statistical point average to lead over the quartet of Arvin Tolentino (Northport), Robert Bolick (NLEX), Calvin Oftana (TNT), and rookie Jordan Heading …
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Parent-child golf tournaments are more than just a day on the course — they’re about connection, laughter, and creating memories that last a lifetime. The JGFP New Year Scramble was no exception. The 36-hole event held at the Apo Golf and Country gave families a chance to share their love for golf while strengthening the bond between generations. Sixty-three teams …
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Two world champions in boxing and billiards lead the list of major awardees to be feted in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night three weeks from now at the grand ballroom of the Manila Hotel. Pool icons Rubilen Amit and Carlo Biado, along with boxing champions Melvin Jerusalem and Pedro Taduran are the recipients of major awards …
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From Harbin in February to Chengdu in August and Bahrain in October before finally in Thailand in December and 2025 will be a busy year for Filipino athletes, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. “It’s a busy year marked with major international competitions,” said Tolentino after meeting his new Executive Board in the first major POC …
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The fully-electric Volvo EX30 scored a maximum 5-Star rating in the latest safety testing conducted by The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), cementing Volvo’s longstanding and well-known position as a leader in automotive safety. Euro NCAP is a leading independent car safety assessment program in Europe that helps customers make informed decisions about the safety performance of cars …
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The Jimny 5-Door Rhino Edition, the latest addition to the iconic Jimny lineup has arrived and is more than ready to take you on extraordinary journeys. Packed with unique features and legendary off-road capabilities, the Rhino Edition brings ruggedness, style, and adventure-ready performance like never before. It also boasts distinctive enhancements that set it apart, including a front bumper under …
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