SOLAR POWER ON WATER — This floating solar power apparatus is in operation in Ramon, Isabela. A similar system is proposed for Tawi-tawi. (Photo courtesy of SN Aboitiz Power)

Fishing community in Tawi-Tawi gets first floating solar farm

Fishing community in Tawi-Tawi gets first floating solar farm By Lilybeth Ison The fishing island of Sibutu in Tawi-tawi Province will be the first fishing community with a floating solar…

RICE PROCESSING GOES HIGH-TECH — The P1.7-billion state-of-the-art Chen Yi Agventures Rice Processing Center is seen from this aerial view in Alangalang, Leyte. (Photo courtesy of Chen Yi Agventures website)

PH’s most high-tech rice processing center opens in Leyte

PH’s most high-tech rice processing center opens in Leyte By THEPHILBIZNEWS STAFF What could be the most technologically-advanced rice processing center in the country, or even Southeast Asia, can now…

FOOD COLOR 1 Among the plant species tested, one of the best sources of blue pigment is the butterfly pea (Clitorea ternatea var. pleniflora).

NATURAL FOOD COLOR: Safer alternative to artificial food color

NATURAL FOOD COLOR Safer alternative to artificial food color By Jheila Y. Dizon AS MOST of us know, color plays a vital role in our food preferences because it can…

This file photo shows DAP Director Gilbert Lumantao stressing a point during the BOL Consultation Workshop on the agriculture and fisheries sector held last January 22. (Courtesy of DAP)

DAP cites implications of BOL on the agri-fishery sector

DAP cites implications of BOL on the agri-fishery sector A study by the Development Academy of the Philippines’ (DAP) Center for Governance (CFG) identified seven policy agenda areas that the…

Guyabano is just one of the goods of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries from the lands they are toiling that are featured in the first Agripreneurial Expo at the Fiesta Market of Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Negros Occidental until June 31. (Photo courtesy of PIA6)

DAR Agripreneurial Expo in Negros Occidental highlights ARBO products

DAR Agripreneurial Expo in Negros Occidental highlights ARBO products By Easter Anne Doza The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Negros Occidental 2 is celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform…

President Rodrigo Duterte meeting some prospective investors in Thailand that he encouraged to invest in the Philippines. Also attending is Trade Chief Ramon Lopez. Photo from DTI Office of the Secretary

Duterte encourages Thai investors to come in, expand trade in PH

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June 26, 2019
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Duterte encourages Thai investors to come in, expand trade in PH By THEPHILBIZNEWS STAFF President Duterte has, once again, played the salesman’s role for the Philippines when 20 Thai corporate…

Photos from Duty Free Philippines Marketing and Communications Department

Love Filipino, buy Filipino at MICE events nationwide

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June 26, 2019
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Love Filipino, buy Filipino at MICE events nationwide By THEPHILBIZNEWS STAFF Boosting the promotion of Duty Free Philippines (DFP) to the international market, the state-owned corporation has been intensifying its…

Antonio Peralta, Chairman of the ECCP SMBC and Lord Eddie Aguilar President Elect of the PICPA witnessed by Ms. Joseliza Eralino, PICPA VP Professional Development and Research, Rossano Luga, Director of the DCCCI, Santhy Dumapias PICPA Treasurer Photo Courtesy of John Patrick Uy/ECCP-SMBC

ECCP-SMBC backs OJT program for PICPA accountancy students

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June 24, 2019
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ECCP-SMBC backs OJT program for PICPA accountancy students By Monsi A. Serrano The European Chamber of Commerce Philippines-Southern Mindanao Business Council (ECCP-SMBC) signed recently the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…

ULAT SIPAG AWARDS – Agriculture Magazine contributing writer and Panay News columnist Julio P. Yap, Jr. (right) receives a plaque of recognition and a cash prize for topping this year’s edition of Ulat SIPAG awards of the DOST-PCAARRD from DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña (center) and PCAARRD acting Executive Director Reynaldo V. Ebora during PCAARRD’s 8th anniversary celebration at the PICC in Pasay City. (Photo courtesy of PCAARRD-ACD)

Media professionals honored in 3rd Ulat SIPAG Awards

Media professionals honored in 3rd Ulat SIPAG Awards The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently honored five…

The top five startups with the judges. 1st row (from L-R): Francis Corpuz and Laurice Dagum of Antipara, Kickstart Ventures President Minette Navarrete, Keb Cuevas of Tagani, Geia dela Pena and Joel Aldor of Grupo Kalinangan. 2nd row (from L-R): Auke Idzenga of AIDFI, Allan Pasumbal of Lexmeet, Globe SVP for Digital Ventures Glenn Estrella, Globe Head for Innovations Mikey Garovillo, The Spark Project Founder and CEO Patch Dulay, and Globe Head of Citizenship Miguel Bermundo Photo From Globe Corporate Communications

Tagani, Grupo Kalinangan, Antipara, AIDFI, Lexmeet lead 3rd Globe Future Makers program

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June 14, 2019
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Five startups with game-changing digital solutions have made it to the 3rd year of Globe Future Makers (GFM) program which aims to help build an ecosystem of support for local…