
Villar Foundation farm hosts cacao-coco training
Cacao-coconut intercropping is the planting of cacao beneath or alongside coconut trees with the latter providing shade to the former. This technique promoted…
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Cacao-coconut intercropping is the planting of cacao beneath or alongside coconut trees with the latter providing shade to the former. This technique promoted…
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The government is positioning ube as the Philippines’ next major agricultural export, rolling out an industry-led roadmap to boost production, improve quality,…
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The Philippines is creating a roadmap to turn ube into a major agricultural export product, as the government moves to strengthen supply chains, establish…
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The government is turning to one of the Philippines’ most recognizable crops, ube (purple yam), to help narrow the country’s more than $10-billion agricultural…
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Food establishments are resorting to recyclable and reusable utensils and cups to minimize waste going to landfills or the ocean. For example, coffee shop…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following a…
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SM Supermalls is celebrating one of the country’s most beloved flavors through its “Ube Nation” campaign, bringing together a wide range of purple yam-inspired…
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There is currently a supply shoeetage of purple yam or ube in the country, prompting the government and private stakeholders to find ways to increase the…
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Three China-based firms are considering the Philippines as a potential base for coconut processing facilities, according to Cristina Roque.
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Despite the uncertain global environment, the company will continue placing long-term investments while cushioning the impact of volatility through tighter…
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Bananas provide rapid hydration and essential electrolytes to combat sweat-induced loss, while the high antioxidant content of ube halaya helps to combat…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomed the regional expansion of Thai World Group through Philco Food Processing Inc., which is set to open a…
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The production of Philippine purple yam or ube is struggling to meet a surging global demand, which drove $3.06M in exports in 2025, despite local shortages…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture have tied up with the province of Camarines Sur to launch a comprehensive…
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There are certain ingredients of any cuisine that are a big part of the identity of that cuisine, and ube is that for the Philippines.’
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The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has opposed proposals to fully suspend the country’s biodiesel blending requirement, cautioning that such a move could…
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Fans of the wizarding world have something magical to look forward to as Starbucks teams up with Harry Potter through to launch a themed experience across…
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TACLOBAN CITY — A foreign investor planning a P700-million coconut industrial park in Northern Samar has pledged to donate agricultural by-products to create…
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