Aklan first in Western Visayas to host Korea-backed smart greenhouse project
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and South Korea’s development agency KOICA have launched a smart greenhouse project in Aklan aimed at boosting climate-resilient farming and farmer incomes in Western Visayas.
Cuyapo farmers cut costs, boost harvests with solar irrigation
Farmers in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija are seeing immediate relief from high fuel costs and water shortages after receiving a solar-powered mobile irrigation system from Manila Electric Company (Meralco). The project helps farmers water their fields without using diesel, improving harvest quality and lowering expenses.
Treasury bill yields slip as easing bets build
Average rates on Philippine treasury bills fell across the board at Monday’s auction, as investors positioned for the possibility of further monetary easing amid signs that economic growth may be losing steam.
PCIC budget jumps to P6.5B, expands free crop insurance for farmers
The government has raised the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) budget to a record P6.5 billion in 2026, up 45 percent from P4.5 billion last year, to give farmers and fisherfolk stronger protection against crop losses.
Buying residency: Dubai’s golden doors open
Got P32 million and a taste for optionality? Dubai has a proposition that sounds less like a visa and more like a portfolio upgrade. With a minimum investment of AED 2 million—roughly P32 million—Filipinos can secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa, unlocking long-term residency in one of the world’s most kinetic cities.
