DA bares drone protocols for safer, smarter rice farming
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) is stepping up its efforts to integrate drones into Philippine agriculture, launching a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure the safe and effective use of drones for farming. As part of the Department of Agriculture's Drones4Rice project, the FPA is developing standards for drone applications in rice farming—covering everything from seed planting to pesticide spraying.
PLDT Enterprise powers Pampanga MSMEs with digital tools for growth
PLDT Enterprise, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recently hosted MSME Day Pampanga, bringing together over 120 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from the region.
SM Investments earns Platinum ESG Award for 16th year running
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) has once again been recognized for its leadership in sustainability, earning the Platinum Award for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence for the 16th consecutive year at The Asset ESG Awards.
Remittances surge: Overseas Pinoys drive economic growth
Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) continued to strengthen in September, rising by 3.3 percent to USD3.34 billion from USD3.23 billion in the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Upgrades at NAIA promise smoother holiday travel experience
The newly formed NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is expecting a 50 percent improvement in passenger experience this upcoming holiday season as it rolls out a series of upgrades at the 76-year-old Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
