Plants cannot complain when the heat gets unbearable or water becomes scarce. But they do send out distress signals, and scientists have developed a tiny sensor that could help farmers detect them before crops show visible signs of damage.
Travelers planning a Visayas holiday can now map out multi-island trips based on the number of days they have, with a new website bringing destination guides, personalized itineraries and booking services under one digital roof.
Not every sporting achievement needs a stadium full of spectators, a television audience running into the millions, or a superstar whose face sells everything from sneakers to soft drinks. Sometimes, all it takes is a patch of sand, two determined athletes, and a crowd that knows exactly what is at stake.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer sees defense and aircraft sales as a potential springboard for long-term industrial cooperation with the Philippines, with opportunities extending beyond equipment purchases to maintenance, training and technology transfer.