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Forget Insurance: Farmer Who Accidentally Dented Woman's Car Pays with Onions
Forget Insurance: Farmer Who Accidentally Dented Woman's Car Pays with Onions
Though onion prices in the Philippines rising as high as PHP700 (US$12.70) a kilo is no joke, the memes that have come out of it certainly are — from wearing onion rings as jewelry to images of onion bouquets, all highlighting the fact that this staple good has now become one precious commodity.
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Published at 2023-01-12 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, Humor, People
Tags: Market, onions
The Call of Coconut
The Call of Coconut
This article is actually about the future of coconut production in Sri Lanka. But the information therein is equally valid in the Philippines. Subjects are increasing production, pest management, finding a niche market, climate change, research and much more...
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Published at 2022-12-27 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Market, climate, coconut, export, industry, production, research
Hope for the Farmers
Hope for the Farmers
Cherrie Atilano is the founding farmer and CEO of AGREA Agricultural Systems, an innovative and inclusive agribusiness enterprise anchored on sustainable agriculture, fair trade and a replicable model of an agri-based economy.
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Published at 2021-10-22 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, News and Events, Society
Tags: Market, agriculture, farming, production
Enter the Dragon Fruit
Enter the Dragon Fruit
The hot pink dragon fruit has become increasingly popular among both locals and foreigners who are curious about whether it tastes as good as it looks. Slice it open, and you are greeted with either a white or a red pulp dotted with black seeds. It is quite sweet and also versatile since it can also be processed into a vitamin-packed and refreshing beverage.
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Published at 2021-07-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, Environment, People
Tags: Fruit, Market, dragon fruit, farming
Last Mile: Honda Workers Fight for a Dignified Ending
Last Mile: Honda Workers Fight for a Dignified Ending
On Saturday, Honda’s company headquarters in Japan said it would close the plant in the Philippines, an announcement that stunned everyone—the government, the public and its more than 380 workers.
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Published at 2020-02-27 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, News and Events
Tags: Global, Honda Bay, Market, Workers, Workers, country, production
PH Farmers Harvest 1st Export-grade Batch of Edamame for Japan
PH Farmers Harvest 1st Export-grade Batch of Edamame for Japan
A group of farmers in Cabanatuan City made history on Tuesday with its harvest of the country’s first commercial crop of edamame, or young soybean, which could open fresh opportunities for local producers and traders to penetrate a foreign market.
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Published at 2020-02-27 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, News and Events, People
Tags: Japan, Market, export, farming
Swept Aside, where Are the Philippines’ Street Vendors to Go?
Swept Aside, where Are the Philippines’ Street Vendors to Go?
The Philippines is clearing the streets of vendors, but what happens to them? By banning vendors from public and major roads, Manila began to look a little like a changed city, expansive with less of its customary commotion. Previously packed streets, shopping districts and market areas were made near spotless. Peddlers, drivers of the everyday informal economy, had been erased.
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Published at 2019-10-23 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, Communities, People, Politics
Tags: Manila, Market, Philippines, Urban, economy, government, living
Uber Sells Philippine Business to Rival Grab as It Exits Southeast Asian Market
Uber Sells Philippine Business to Rival Grab as It Exits Southeast Asian Market
Uber finally confirmed that it was exiting the Philippines, sending shock to Metro Manila commuters amid news of the pullout during the past few weeks. Uber also validated previous reports that it was relinquishing its Philippine operations to rival Grab. The transport network vehicle service provider also confirmed that it is fully exiting Southeast Asia.
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Published at 2018-03-29 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, News and Events
Tags: Asian, Market, business
5 Things to Try and Buy in Baguio City Market
5 Things to Try and Buy in Baguio City Market
Aside from its cool climate, Baguio City is also being invaded by tourists for the numerous pasalubong items available. There are a lot of things to choose from such as souvenirs, ukay-ukays, and to flagship Baguio pasalubong.
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Published at 2018-02-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: Baguio, Market, pasalubong
The Art Market and the Young Artist
The Art Market and the Young Artist
Once we were asked at a forum about the “directions” that Philippine art was taking. And we said that we weren’t really sure as there were many kinds of art work being done, but added as an afterthought that “they all seem to be headed in the direction of the art market.
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Published at 2017-12-26 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Arts, Business, Culture, Documentary
Tags: Market, art, artist