For decades, hybrid rice has been the most frustrating agricultural miracle: spectacular yields, structurally expensive. Farmers get abundance—then a bill. Because hybrids don’t reliably reproduce, the system forces growers onto an annual seed treadmill. Productivity, yes. Ownership, no.
A powerful winter storm that swept across the US and Canada over the weekend forced thousands of flight cancellations, including several services operated by flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), testing the resilience of its long-haul network and its preparedness for seasonal shocks.
RL Commercial REIT Inc. (RCR), the real estate investment trust of the Gokongwei group, will be included in the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) starting February 2, replacing Alliance Global Group Inc.
Universal Robina Corporation is aiming for mid-single-digit revenue growth this year despite concerns over global uncertainties, including tensions in the Middle East.
Foreign food and beverage (F&B) investors remain interested in expanding operations in the Philippines despite political uncertainties and global supply concerns, according to Food Industry Asia (FIA).
The Luzon and Visayas power grids remained under red and yellow alerts on Thursday as electricity demand continued to exceed available supply due to power plant outages and extreme heat-driven consumption.