PBSP announces BID Challenge winners

A FOOTWEAR retail promoting social entrepreneurship by making fashionable shoes from scrap cloths and rubber won the top prize and the opportunity to compete in the Netherlands in the 5^th PBSP Business in Development (BiD) Challenge Philippines.

Victors of the 5th BiD Challenge Philippines -Habi Footwear and Pineapple Fiber Production, were especially recognized to compete in the international BiD Marketplace in the Netherlands this coming November. (Photo and caption by PBSP)

Epson says extends sponsorship deal with the Asian Football Confederation

Photo sent by Epson Seiko Corp.

ELECTRONICS company Epson said it has concluded a 4-year extension to its sponsorship agreement with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Group says 2nd Phl Electric Vehicle Summit tremendous success

THE SECOND Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit recently held at the Meralco compound last May 24 to 25, 2012 was a huge success, judging from the support it received not only from the government but also from the private sector. This was the assessment made by Rommel Juan, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines, one of the summit organizers.

Photo courtesy of electric vehicle summit organizer Rommel Juan.

Banana stakeholders benefit from tech transfer activities

AN EFFECTIVE technology transfer is crucial to an improved agricultural production.

Drawing from this concept, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development’s (PCAARRD) Science and Technology (S&T) Anchor Program for Banana adopted various technology transfer strategies for the benefit of smallhold banana growers.

From http://www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/ssentinel/images/stories/2012/img051812_01a.jpg

DOST says gave research funds for Region 6 organic muscovado industry

A P2.89-million research fund from the  Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for  Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development is expected to shake up the organic muscovado industry in Region 6and give it chunky bits of sweet success.

Business "angels" gab drew investors with RM250M net worth

SINGAPORE, 28 MAY 2012–Investors with net worth values of more than RM250 million (or US$79.5 million at 1 Malaysian ringgit =US$0.318269) recently converged at the Asian Business Angel Forum 2012 (ABAF), Asia’s premier angel gathering and conference for emerging and growing businesses, held in Kuala Lumpur from Wednesday to Friday last week.

Officiated by Y.B. Dato’ Seri Haji Ahmad Husni Bin Mohamad Hanadzlah, Finance Minister (II), Ministry of Finance, Malaysia; the event saw 500 angel investors comprised of high net worth and high income individuals; venture capitalists; government agency representatives and entrepreneurs from around the region gathered for a three day learning, sharing and potential exploration session.

Manila joins global premiere of “Coral: Rekindling Venus”

THROUGH the Science Discovery Center Planetarium at the Mall of Asia, Manila will join planetariums in 14 cities around the world –including Beijing, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Honolulu, Melbourne, New Delhi, New York, Paris, and Wellington– in the global premiere of a breathtaking film by Australian artist Lynette Wallworth.

Still image downloaded from http://coralrekindlingvenus.com/