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The Philippines is seeking the support of Korean tourism players in its effort to ramp up the promotion of the country as a safe and fun destination in the new normal. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat led the Department of Tourism (DOT) delegation to Korea recently, and met with Korean tour operators like Kyowon KRT, Modu […]
Changing weather patterns resulting in unusually warmer temperatures or heavy rainfalls have caused an imbalance in the production of agricultural commodities. Through time, the threat of climate change has caused alarm to the food production sector, not only in the Philippines but throughout the world. And so, innovative and smart technologies are now being adapted […]
In partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Philippine Okra Producers and Exporters Association (POPEA) started the commercial shipment of fresh okra to the Republic of Korea at the Philippine Airlines Cargo Terminal. Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez showed the government’s full […]
Okra or lady’s fingers will soon hit the Korean market as the Philippines starts exporting them for the 2021-2022 season after complying with the agreed requirements set by both countries. “After the resumption of okra exports to Japan last year, we are opening yet another market access for our okra, this time with the huge […]
More than 30 South Korean companies will build a farm equipment and machinery assembly plant in the Philippines next year, in line with the government’s aggressive mechanization program that aims to boost farm productivity. “The assembly plant is expected to be operational by late 2019 and will later be converted into a manufacturing facility.” “The […]