INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVENE | DA, SRA, stakeholders discuss plan to buy sugar from local farmers
INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVENE | DA, SRA, stakeholders discuss plan to buy sugar from local farmers.....»»
South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Sur stakeholders ink pledge to protect Marbel Buluan Watershed
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 6 March)– After seven years, various stakeholders from the public and private sectors formalized their commitment Wednesday for the protection and preservation of the Marbel Buluan Watershed, a vital biodiversity area spanning 121,000 hectares in the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Sur. Catholic Church leaders expressed their […].....»»
Education s old problems, new stop-gap measures: Why media need to look at the bigger picture
THE CRISIS in education may not be the only serious challenge facing the new year. But it has certainly captured media coverage and more public attention engaging stakeholders, not just students, teachers and parents but also business and industry leaders.Unfortunately, the government has responded not with a comprehensive plan or strategy to address the failure of Filipino students to learn basic skills and ins.....»»
World leaders plan new agreement on AI
World leaders plan new agreement on AI.....»»
Negros Oriental to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers
Negros Oriental to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers.....»»
Philippines realtors set national convention
The National Real Estate Association Inc. and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development will convene the country’s top real estate advocates and stakeholders for a two-day national convention on May 16 and 17 at the Ayala Hall of the Makati Sports Club in Salcedo Village, Makati City......»»
Government, stakeholders’ cooperation vital for tourism development – travel agency
The Philippine government and private tourism stakeholders should keep cooperating to promote and develop the country’s tourism industry, according to travel agency Rajah Travel......»»
2,000 Cebu farmers benefit from NIA’s irrigation system
An areal view of farmers tending their crops. | Photo from NIA-7 CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of Cebu farmers benefitted from existing irrigation systems of the NIA or National Irrigation Administration the agency’s regional office said. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama recently declared a “state of calamity” in some mountain barangays in the city.....»»
Sugar Council lauds Sen. Marcos for stand vs sugar importation
Sugar Council lauds Sen. Marcos for stand vs sugar importation.....»»
200,000-MT sugar importation needed to prevent shortage – group
A producers’ group yesterday underscored the need to import 200,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to prevent shortage in supply as it confirmed that sugarcane plantations in Negros have been severely damaged by El Niño......»»
Raw sugar output highest in 3 years
Local raw sugar production in the current crop year expanded to 1.86 million metric tons (MT), surpassing the previous crop year’s entire output, due to more sugarcane milled and better sweetener content......»»
Export of raw sugar to US planned by mid-year
The Sugar Regulatory Administration has started the preparatory work for the country’s export of raw sugar to the US as early as the middle of the year......»»
RHI widens net loss to P360 million
The attributable net loss of sugar and ethanol producer Roxas Holdings Inc. (RHI) in the first quarter of its current fiscal year widened to nearly P360 million as revenues plummeted due to stoppage of its sugar and bioethanol businesses......»»
Philippines gets 25,000 MT US sugar allocation
Washington has given Manila the green light to export 25,300 metric tons raw value of raw sugar to the US at lower tariff rates, the US Trade Representative announced recently......»»
Sugar trail in Panay, Negros eyes inclusion in World Heritage List
Sugar trail in Panay, Negros eyes inclusion in World Heritage List.....»»
Calle Real joins Western Visayas Sugar Heritage Trail vying for Unesco World Heritage
Calle Real joins Western Visayas Sugar Heritage Trail vying for Unesco World Heritage.....»»
A 97-year-old Philippine company closes down
Sugar refiner Central Azucarera Don Pedro in Nasugbu, Batangas, terminates all its employees, saying 'increased sugar importation' by the government in the past years hurt its operations. Thousands of sugarcane planters and field workers are affected......»»
‘Sugar Council embodiment of unity’
‘Sugar Council embodiment of unity’.....»»
Marcos approves adoption of 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan
Marcos approves adoption of 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan.....»»
EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea
Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»
EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea
Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»