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THAILAND MAKES NINE Asean Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Thailand becomes the ninth state to sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to a regionwide private sector-led agriculture-MSME development plan initiated in the Philippines. Present for ABAC Thailand were (seated, from left) Vathit Chokwatana, Visit Limlurcha, Kobsak Duangdee, with Asean BAC Philippines Chairman Jose Maria “Joey” Concepcion 3rd, Go Negosyo Senior Adviser Dr. William Dar, and ABAC Philippines’ George Barcelon and Michael Tan. On hand to witness and to reaffirm the commitment of the council heads to pursue the objectives of the MoU were (standing, from left) Thanongsinh Kanlagna (Laos), Moe Kyaw (Myanmar), Dr. Robert Yap (Singapore), Oudet Souvannavong (Laos), Chanthachone Vongsay (Laos), Jukhee Hong (Malaysia) and Asean BAC Executive Director Gil Gonzales. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Thailand Joins Philippines in Supporting Agri-MSME Link-ups

Learn more about Thailand’s support for the Philippines’ agriculture-MSME development plan, fostering joint business ventures and enhancing food security in the ASEAN region.

SENATE PHOTO 131221_SenLacson-PRIB Senate Committee on Public Services vice chairperson, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson presides over Monday, December 13, 2021 the continuation of the hybrid public hearing on Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2322, which seeks to revise the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) law to enable the institution to better accomplish its mandate. Lacson asked the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to study the request of the PCG to upgrade its pay scale and make it equal with the military and the Philippine National Police. “We want to find out if we have the wherewithal, given the circumstances, to give it to them (PCG) and take a deeper study on the aspect of equality and fairness. We agree that the pay scale is already indicated in the DBM Joint Resolution No. 1, but since there is this measure pending in this committee, we want to find out more on the capability and capacity of the government to sustain the adjustments being sought by PCG in this regard,” Lacson said. DBM Dir. Grace Delos Santos told the committee that they would study the matter. The PCG admiral and vice admiral are currently receiving pay equivalent to one rank lower than their counterparts in the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the PNP. (Voltaire F. Domingo/Senate PRIB)

President Marcos’ Anti-Poverty Agenda Praised by Lacson

Jefferson1 year ago06 mins

Learn more about President Marcos’ anti-poverty agenda and the commendation it received from former senator Lacson. Discover how the focus on sustainable livelihoods aims to uplift families and break the cycle of poverty in the Philippines.

AGRI PARTNERSHIPS Israel’s Innovative Agro Industry meets with companies who are part of the Kapatid Angat Lahat sa Agri Program of Go Negosyo, led by founder Jose Maria ‘Joey’ Concepcion 3rd. In the meeting were (standing, from left) Ofer Tamir of LR Group, Shahar Turgeman of LR Group, Mat Maderazo of Planters Products, Francisco Dizon of Dizon Farms, Dr. William Dar of Go Negosyo, James Amparo of Yovel East Agriventures, Mina Akram of Go Negosyo, Abby Famadico of Go Negosyo and Daryll Battad of Go Negosyo. Seated (from left) are Christian Eyde Moeller of Lionheart Farms, Lior Crystal of LR Group, JoJo Gumino of Agrabah Ventures, Israel’s Ambassador to Manila Ilan Fluss, Jose Maria ‘Joey’ Concepcion 3rd, Rowena Sadicon of Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement and Toby Gatchalian of Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc.

Philippine Companies Explore Agri Partnership with Israeli Firm

Jefferson1 year ago05 mins

Learn more about how Philippine companies are exploring a partnership with an Israeli agriculture firm to bring innovative farming technologies to the country and make agriculture more viable for microfarmers.

Go Negosyo founder Jose Maria ‘Joey’ Concepcion 3rd PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Changing the Perception of Agriculture to Attract Entrepreneurs

Jefferson1 year ago05 mins

Learn more about the efforts to make agriculture more appealing to entrepreneurs and attract investment in the sector. Discover the initiatives to change the perception of agriculture and inspire the younger generation to pursue farming.

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Thailand Joins Philippines in Supporting Agri-MSME Link-ups

Philippine Companies Explore Agri Partnership with Israeli Firm

Changing the Perception of Agriculture to Attract Entrepreneurs