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Representatives from the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) affiliates bared their initiatives on increasing community preparedness amid climate change at the recently concluded 2nd YGC business forum entitled “Future-proofing the Philippines: Bolstering climate resilience and community readiness.” In his opening remarks, RCBC CEO and President Eugene Acevedo highlighted the inevitability of natural disasters and the importance of being prepared in …

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In a significant stride towards reviving Batangas’ rich coffee heritage, the Figaro Foundation, in collaboration with the local government and the Batangas Coffee Federation, hosted the “Figaro Coffee Tree Planting 2024: From Crop to Cup” event. Held in Barangay Malabanan, Balete, Batangas, the event focused on promoting the cultivation of Liberica Coffee—commonly known as Barako—and supporting the local coffee farming …

By Rose de la Cruz It doesn’t take an economist to explain that lower import duties don’t necessarily translate to lower local retail prices, particularly of rice, which the Marcos administration is desperate to control to manage inflation and spur GDP (gross domestic product) growth. Reducing the tariff on agricultural commodities from 35 percent to 15 until December 2028 would …

By Rose de la Cruz Between now and the midterm election on May 12, 2025, we will expect to read numerous reports about importations of all types of goods– mostly agricultural products– since these are a rich mine of instant cash for those planning to run next year. Expect also the rush in infrastructure projects– roads that are not broken …

Dead Man Walking, a contemporary opera by Jake Heggie, begins and ends with a murder. Based on the nonfiction book of the same title on the recollection of events that happened in 1982 by Sister Helen Prejean, Heggie’s Dead Man Walking is a harrowing yet beautiful tale of forgiveness, regret, and unlikely friendships in the middle of pursuing justice. Sister Helen Prejean …

GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), the socio-civic arm of GMA Network, recently received a four-million-peso donation from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The donation was formally handed over by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner, Jr. to GMAKF Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Rikki Escudero-Catibog during the “Sagip Dugtong Buhay” bloodletting event held on August 17 …

By Rose de la Cruz For the longest time, the agriculture and education sectors were not represented in the all-important NEDA Board (which comprise of practically the financial and Cabinet Secretaries minus both of them) and this has resulted in the inequitable distribution of the country’s resources based on the plans and programs designed by the board. At least, now …