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To “go home and plant kamote (sweet potato)” in Filipino lingo depicts a picture of helplessness, and there are many negative, if humorous, connotations about the “lowly” kamote  that in local minds make it pale beside loftier foreign greens. Yet the people from Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay, Leyte, one of the leading agricultural universities in the Philippines , hold that there is much more to this and other …

…nditions, have yielded multi-granulated desiccated coconut that carry the mark of global excellence. Known for their delectable products derived from coconuts, Primex Coco will once again let the world taste the difference of Philippine made food brands as they join the Philippine participation to the 2010 edition of Gulfood Dubai this February 21-24. “This is our 3rd participation to Gulfood and it’s an excellent venue since the visitor profile …

Philippine game development companies are eyeing their slice of the billion-dollar game development industry through their first participation at the Game Developers Conference on 09-13 March 2010 in San Francisco, United States, reported the Center for International Trade Expositions and Mission (CITEM), an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “Game development is really a big business and joining the …

…working to turn artisan crafts into fashion – and into profit for the locals – and to producing long lasting clothing,” she added. The workshop, organized by CITEM in partnership with the British Council of the Philippines and the Garments and Textile Industry Development Office (GTIDO), is part of a three-month Merchandise Design Consultancy Program (MDCP) geared towards the further improvement of existing fashion exports to me…

In recent years, the quest for sustainable living has redefined conventions, including the way we view our public and private structures. This has paved the way for the growth of more breathable and environment-friendly “green” buildings in the country, sites that aptly demonstrate that nature and architecture can work together well. Green building as defined by the Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC) is the practice of creating s…

Philippine dried fruits and tropical fruit juices received increased inquiries from buyers from the Middle East in the recent Gulfood 2010, Middle East’s leading food fair, reported the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The Middle East, which imports 90% of its food from overseas has long been a market for Philippine food and beverage companies. “I re…