From tradition to technology: creating smart farms in the Philippines
Data-driven agriculture is a component of smart farming, a management concept that uses advanced technologies (such as drones, Internet of Thing sensors, and management information systems) to improve agricultural production.
Farms where the environment is controlled – such as a vertical farm within a container van – are a classic example of a smart farm, according to Elmer P. Dadios, a NAST academician and a consultant for robotics and intelligent systems.
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Livestream: Third SONA of President Bongbong Marcos Jr.
Watch as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa today, July 22, 2024.
The Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) makes the Philippines stand out among other Asian countries, Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corp. Chief Operating Officer Orlando Ballesteros said.
According to Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corp. Chief Operating Officer Orlando Ballesteros, the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) can be the main driver of bringing more tourists and visitors to the country if it continues to showcase the Filipino branding of service.
Regional trainers of Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) localized the program to teach fishermen, tricycle drivers, and other tourism stakeholders better, Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corp. Chief Operating Officer Orlando Ballesteros said.
Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corp. Chief Operating Officer Orlando Ballesteros elaborated on how the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) impacts MSMEs nationwide.
Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) targets to train 200,000 tourism professionals by the end of the year, Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corp. Chief Operating Officer Orlando Ballesteros said.
Dividing conjugal property in the cases of legal separation or annulment
The Philippines is one of two countries in the world that does not allow divorce for married couples. On June 10, 2024, however, the Philippine House of Representatives transmitted House Bill No. 9349 – or the approved bill for absolute divorce – to the Senate.
What are the implications of this bill? If passed into law, how will it affect Filipino society?
In this episode, BusinessWorld discusses some of these possibilities with Jemy I. Gatdula, the dean of the University of Asia and the Pacific's Institute of Law.
Listen: https://zurl.co/ksv5
Better Makati
Spotlight | Mayor Abby Binay is proud of Makati's achievements, such as better education, better health services, and much more. Nonetheless, beyond historical sites, entertainment, and shopping, there is so much more to see in Makati.
Mayor Binay invites the public to visit and experience the Better Makati.
[My Makati]
Clark food hub to serve as benchmark food hub in the Philippines
"We're pushing our role as an infrastructure developer to construct this national food hub, which will serve as a benchmark for similar food hubs in the country," said Melissa C. Feliciano, the chief strategist and master planner of Clark International Airport Corporation.
The private-public partnership has an initial cost of P8.5 billion, covers 90 hectares, and is expected to be operational on June 2028, she told BusinessWorld in a July 10 interview.
"The scope is bigger than FTI, and the standards are higher," she said. "This provides an avenue for farmers to enhance their food production, improve food quality and hygiene, and export high-value quality products."
One of the most damaging things we can tell our children
The Philippines is one of two countries in the world that does not allow divorce for married couples. On June 10, 2024, however, the Philippine House of Representatives transmitted House Bill No. 9349 – or the approved bill for absolute divorce – to the Senate.
What are the implications of this bill? If passed into law, how will it affect Filipino society?
In this episode, BusinessWorld discusses some of these possibilities with Jemy I. Gatdula, the dean of the University of Asia and the Pacific's Institute of Law.
Listen: https://zurl.co/XZ0u
Marikina shoe designer conducts workshops for Local Shoemakers
Joco Comendador, the owner of his self-named business, has been supporting Marikina’s shoemaking industry by employing local shoemakers and conducting workshops for aspiring artisans since 2018.
“I did the workshops because I want people to feel or see…(that) it’s fun to make shoes, it’s great to keep the Marikina tradition alive or the shoe industry alive in the Philippines,” Joco Comendador, owner of the Joco Comendador Footwear + Art said in a video interview.
Why it's been hard to pass a divorce law in the Philippines
The Philippines is one of two countries in the world that does not allow divorce for married couples. On June 10, 2024, however, the Philippine House of Representatives transmitted House Bill No. 9349 – or the approved bill for absolute divorce – to the Senate.
What are the implications of this bill? If passed into law, how will it affect Filipino society?
In this episode, BusinessWorld discusses some of these possibilities with Jemy I. Gatdula, the dean of the University of Asia and the Pacific's Institute of Law.
Listen: https://zurl.co/7wmS
The different ways a couple can separate in the Philippines
The Philippines is one of two countries in the world that does not allow divorce for married couples. On June 10, 2024, however, the Philippine House of Representatives transmitted House Bill No. 9349 – or the approved bill for absolute divorce – to the Senate.
What are the implications of this bill? If passed into law, how will it affect Filipino society?
In this episode, BusinessWorld discusses some of these possibilities with Jemy I. Gatdula, the dean of the University of Asia and the Pacific's Institute of Law.
Listen: https://zurl.co/DQy6
Comparing power purchase agreements vs open market systems
The Philippines outlined renewable energy targets in its National Renewable Energy Program for 2020 to 2040, but what factors need to be in place for the Philippines to reach these targets? Why is flexibility in power generation important?
In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld discusses renewable energy in the Philippine and global contexts with Kari Punnonen, head of energy business of Wärtsilä, a power solutions provider for the marine and energy markets.
Listen to the full episode: https://zurl.co/8JKZ
