DAR distributes farm machinery and equipment in Caraga
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has distributed ₱59.99 million worth of farm machinery, inputs, and renewable energy equipment to support agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Caraga region, particularly in Agusan del Sur.
Chemrez eyes second biodiesel plant
Chemrez Technologies Inc., the country’s largest biodiesel producer and a subsidiary of D&L Industries Inc., is planning a second biodiesel facility—but its construction hinges on the Philippine government lifting the suspension of the mandated 4 percent biodiesel blend (B4).
DA seeks House backing for RTL revision
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has sought the support of the members of House of Representatives' committee on agriculture, chaired by Quezon Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga, to support proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law—calling the RTL a well-meaning policy whose certain provisions had failed to protect Filipino rice farmers.
PLDT speeds up prepaid fiber rollout for wider access
PLDT Inc. is accelerating the rollout of its Home Fiber Prepaid service as part of a broader strategy to expand affordable, high-speed internet access to underserved communities across the country, the company announced Thursday.
CebPac expands operations to key domestic routes ahead of holidays
Cebu Pacific, the Gokongwei-led budget airline, announced Thursday it will deploy its Airbus A330neo aircraft to more domestic routes beginning October to meet rising travel demand during the holiday season and boost operational efficiency.
