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At the 35th National Rice R4D (research for development) conference held at the central station of the Philippine Rice Research Institute, newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel Jr. spoke on behalf of his predecessor, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in expressing his shared commitment to advance the rice communities and improve the lives of those in rice-growing communities. Saying his speech …

At the recently-concluded Asian Seed Congress 2023 held in Christchurch, New Zealand, several private seed companies of different crops showed interest in investing in the Philippines as part of their market diversification strategy. Those that indicated interest to invest in the Philippines were from Malaysia and  China to share their new technologies.  The idea is to make high quality seeds …

By Robert Andaya Games Friday:(Philsports Arena)4 p.m. – NorthPort vs TNT8 p.m. – NLEX vs. Magnolia PHOENIX Super LPG is on a roll. With import Jonatahan Williams leading the way, Phoenix demolished Terrafirma, 103-84 , to extend its winning streak to three straight games in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Williams showcased his scoring prowess by …

International Data Corporation (IDC), a global leader in market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the technology sector, has conferred the prestigious Best in Future of Customer Experience award upon SM Development Corporation (SMDC) in the 7th IDC Future Enterprise Awards (FEA) for the Philippines. IDC’s Future Enterprise framework envisions how organizations must adapt to thrive in increasingly digital markets. …

The SM Foundation (SMFI) celebrated the graduation of its 397 scholars from the class of 2023, including 8 summa cum laude, 72 cum laude, 55 magna cum laude, and 26 academic distinction awardees. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the presentation of graduates served as a mark of the significant milestone in the scholars’ academic journeys and …

For the month of December, Manila Water’s monthly desludging caravan will go around sixty-nine (69) barangays in the East Zone concession area to provide siphoning services at no additional cost. In Metro Manila, residents from Barangay E. Rodriguez, East Kamias, West Kamias, Krus na Ligas, Pinagkaisahan, Sauyo, Silangan, Tandang Sora, UP Campus, Kalusugan, West Kamias, San Vicente, Bagumbayan, Ugong Norte, …

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Melbourne in Australia, is gearing up to meet the challenges of 2024 and beyond with the scheduled completion of Phase 3A of its expansion project in December.  The AUD235 million project is being carried out in two phases. Phase 3A will increase the terminal’s …

FOODPhilippines marked another successful participation in the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE), surpassing export sales generated in the 2022 edition of the recently concluded import-themed trade show. A delegation of 16 Philippine businesses engaged in food and beverages capped its participation in the world’s biggest import expo, held from November 5 to 10, and broke the USD 655 million …

Employee violations of an organization’s information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks according to a recent study from Kaspersky. In the last two years, 33% of cyber incidents in businesses in Asia Pacific (APAC) occurred due to employees intentionally violating security protocol. This figure is almost equal to the damage caused by cybersecurity breaches, 40% of which …

In a remarkable journey from a single store at Glorietta 2, Makati, to a thriving empire of 200 stores with multiple brands, The Figaro Coffee Group proudly commemorates its 30 years of unwavering commitment to coffee excellence. Since its inception in 1993, the Figaro Coffee Group has grown from strength to strength, expanding its footprint across the nation with diverse …