A global alliance of scientists is stepping up efforts to save rice crops from worsening climate threats as rising heat, drought, and salinity place one of the world’s most important food staples under growing pressure.

For many franchise owners of The Generics Pharmacy (TGP), opening a pharmacy was initially a way to secure a stable income for their families. Over time, however, the business evolved into a broader mission of helping communities gain access to affordable medicines and healthcare.

Filipino mothers are increasingly becoming “mompreneurs,” turning home-based side hustles into sustainable businesses with the help of digital technology and online communities.