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Philippine technologies to raise papaya output by 95% Volume III, No. 070
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he Philippines, 11th among the top papaya producing countries in the world, will adopt crop management program and technologies that can significantly increase production and reduce postharvest losses over the next six years.
Editor : Cheng Ordoñez
Allan Siano, a science research specialist, presented the industry strategic science and technology (S&T) plan (ISP) for papaya, which targets to raise output by 95 percent. This was revealed in a recent consultative meeting organized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and De-
velopment (PCAARRD) of the Department of Science and Technology. The ISP for various sectors crafted by the PCAARRD aims to harness existing and emerging technologies to provide science solutions to industry needs that will further enhance the sector’s competitiveness. He said the S&T plan for papaya targets to raise
output by 95 percent in 2020 from 22.51 to 43.87 metric tons per hectare; and reduce losses to improve quality of papaya fruits by 50 percent from 40 percent to 20 percent. To achieve these targets, Siano said the country will adopt improved integrated crop management and op- Easy Taxi, the world’s largest taxi booking app, is oftimized postharvest fering a “Zero Booking Fee” See papaya, page B7 promo for taxi passengers in Cebu and Manila starting August 4 until September 4. Easy Taxi allows users to book a cab using their mobile phones. The app also allows users to live track their cab’s whereabouts from the convenience of their home or office. With the “Zero Booking Fee” promo, this service can be availed by taxi passengers and only pay the metered bill. The promo is available for subscribers from all mobile networks. This is a sequel to Easy Taxi’s ‘Rainy Day’ promo which offered a P40 booking fee – P30 off its original fixed fee of P70 – last June
Easy Taxi offers ‘Zero Booking Fee’ promo this August
MOA SIGNING - Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno signs to conform with the memorandum of agreement entered into between the city and the Safety Officers of the Philippines, Inc. to enhance safety and security standards in the city, last Friday, at Pearlmont Hotel (Photo by Irene Dayo/MDN/BWM)
LDN schools receive STARBOOKS kiosks
DOST Provincial Director Ferdinand Soliven (2nd from left) and Lanao del Norte Provincial Administrator Joselito Quibranza (3rd from left) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the two STARBOOKS kiosks given to Lala National High School and Lanao Norte National Comprehensive High School on August 11, 2014.
LANAO DEL NORTE – Two public high schools in this province are the latest recipients of the Department of Science and Technology’s Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station (STARBOOKS) program. Under this program, both Lala National High
School (LNHS) and Lanao Norte National Comprehensive High School (LNNCHS) will receive one kiosk each for installation in their respective campuses. The identified academic institutions, through their principals, each received their STARBOOKS kiosk during a simple turn-over See kiosks, page B7
and July. Easy, convenient, reliable taxi experience “Requesting for a taxi has never been so easy, convenient, and reliable. With Easy Taxi, booking your cab is just one touch away,” said Daniel Torres, Easy Taxi CEO for the Philippines. “Keeping in line with our commitment to provide quality service to the Pinoy on-the-go, we are waiving our booking fee for an entire month, to serve more Filipinos better,” he said. The Easy Taxi app can be downloaded for free on your mobile phones and gadgets simply by visiting the Apple App or Google Play stores. “Our value propositions See taxi, page B7
More job opportunities await Filipinos in Dubai Opportunities await many Filipinos intending to work in or supply to Dubai with the planned construction of the world’s first temperature-controlled pedestrian city there. Foreign Affairs Middle East and African Affairs Assistant Secretary Julius Torres said the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi reported Dubai’s plans to build the ‘Mall of the World’, a 48-million-square-foot tourist and economic district. Torres said the Mall of
the World project, developed by Dubai Holding, will feature the world’s largest shopping mall and indoor theme park, 100 hotels and serviced apartments buildings, and Dubai cultural district, among others. He s ai d t h e w h ol e $6.8-billion project reportedly will be constructed over 10 years. Torres said the project’s first phase will focus on the retail aspect, including the mall, and is expected to be ready in three years. See job, page B7
Best deals at Primavera Residences’ grand bazaar, August Rush promo Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental – Looking for the best deals in town? Come to Primavera Residences’ Fiesta sa Primavera Grand Bazaar on August 16. Primavera Residences, a multi-awarded green condo complex located within the
Pueblo de Oro Business Park, is holding a bazaar at its ground floor from 2PM until 9PM. Entrance is free. This event is in conjunction with the city’s fiesta celebration of Higalaay: Kagay-an Festival 2014. Select shops and brands
will be setting up booths at the property. Shoppers can choose from various products including food items, clothing, accessories and even fresh produce at affordable prices. Aside from the bazaar, home buyers can also take
advantage of Primavera Residences’ August Rush promo. The promo entitles property buyers of discounts of up to P50,000 when they visit the Primavera Sales Office from August 12 to 30. Primavera Residences See bazaar, page B7
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