Newsletter: Harvesting digital skills: Over 8,000 Filipino farmers gain digital financial literacy, easier access to insurance claims

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The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation, in partnership with GCash, has educated over 7,000 farmers from key agricultural communities nationwide through a series of on-ground digital financial literacy caravans

In a major push for financial inclusion in rural communities, GCash — the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem — and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) brought a nationwide digital financial literacy caravan to farming communities, educating over 8,000 farmers in key agricultural regions on using digital tools to access insurance payouts and manage their finances more efficiently.

Newsletter: Red Era: The Organic Advocate CEO Transforming Wellness and Agriculture

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In the ever-evolving landscape of wellness and agriculture, one name stands out as a trailblazer and changemaker—Red Era, the dynamic President and CEO of REDinc. With more than a decade of experience in the industry, Red has established himself as both an innovator and a visionary, leading a company that is redefining how communities embrace health, sustainability, and progress.

Newsletter: Cotabato Vice Gov meets PTIC Bangkok, explores investment opportunities in Thailand

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On 14 August 2025, Cotabato Vice Governor Rochella Marie “Ella” Taliño Taray met with Philippine Trade and Investment (PTIC) – Bangkok Commercial Counsellor (CC) Emmanuelle “Ella” Burgos to discuss potential investment opportunities that the Province of Cotabato can pursue with partners and businesses in Thailand.

Newsletter: The Most Innovative Agricultural Distribution Company in Asia: Revolutionizing Farm-to-Market Connections

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In the heart of Asia’s booming agri-sector, one company is transforming the way agricultural products move — from field to fork and & to building trained marketers. Introducing REDinc, the country’s most forward-thinking company, known for its outstanding products & services that improve lives, & a distribution that aims to elevate agricultural excellence.

Newsletter: Villgro Philippines and SEARCA Partner to Launch SAFE Accelerator for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Southeast Asia

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Villgro Philippines, a gender-smart incubator supporting impact-driven enterprises, has partnered with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) to jointly run the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Enhancement (SAFE) Accelerator. This virtual accelerator program is designed to support high-potential enterprises developing regenerative, climate-resilient solutions that address food security and sustainable agriculture challenges in Southeast Asia. Applications will open in April 2025.

Newsletter: Driving a Low-Carbon Future: How the Philippines is Leading the Charge in Carbon Emission Reduction

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The Philippines faces significant challenges in reducing carbon emissions, particularly from high-emission sectors like electricity, transport, and industry. In 2023, the country introduced the Low Carbon Economy Investment Act, which establishes a framework to help businesses reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through mandatory decarbonization plans, a carbon pricing mechanism, and access to carbon markets. This Act emphasizes the importance of encouraging businesses to develop long-term strategies aligned with global climate goals, such as the Paris Agreement. Companies that exceed their emissions limits must contribute to a Decarbonisation Fund, while those who go beyond their targets can earn carbon credits for trade in national and international markets. In the Philippines, electricity and heat production are the largest sources of CO2 emissions, followed by transport. The transport sector alone emits over 29 million tons of CO2 annually, while aviation and shipping add more than 2 million tons. Reducing emissions in these sectors will be crucial for the Philippines to meet its climate targets. Fuel-efficient technologies, like Aderco 2055G, offer practical solutions by improving fuel consumption and reducing emissions by 5.26%. If applied in the transport and shipping sectors, this technology could reduce emissions by over 1.6 million tons of CO2 annually.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart, DA-ATI launch innovative tech tool for farmers

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Samahan ng mga Pangulo ng Magsasaka of Morong, Rizal, receive a FarmTech package, represented by their President (seated, left) Jaime San Juan; witnessed by (seated, right) Rolando V. Maningas, Ph.D., Center Director, ATI Regional Training Center CALABARZON.

Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc (Smart), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), have launched an initiative that aims to provide tech access to farmers, especially in far-flung areas, enabling them to harness technology in pursuit of livelihood.

Newsletter: Why Igorots in Metro Manila directly source goods from farmers

09/24/2020 11:45:55 PM

Author's note: Imagine buying local goods. Wait, that may sound really vague. Let me get this straight.

Moreover, imagine buying low-priced products straight from the farm. Here lies the stories of how some of our fellow countrymen – the ones we call Cordillerans or Igorots – are buying goods directly from the farmers of Cordillera. 

And why should we emulate their example more than just showing support to our locality and homegrown offerings. Read the story below in this edition of newsletter: 

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Taiwan boosts its agricultural sector

10/15/2019 02:24:29 PM

Aside from being a tech-savvy nation, Taiwan also has a flourishing agricultural sector. In fact, the first half of 2019 saw the island republic accumulating US$2.7B (nearly 140 billion pesos) worth of agricultural exports, according to Taiwan's Council of Agriculture.