Philippine Government University Industry Research Roundtable Meeting for Agribusiness

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Farming is a back-breaking job that is not appreciated by many. But farmers are there to feed the country.
I was not surprised to know that the average age of farmers in the country is 57 years old. That, very soon, we may lose our farmers who primarily plant the crops that provides our basic and staple food like rice, root crops, vegetables and fruits.

This is a reality that we may have to face soon if we will not be able to attract or encourage the youth to continue farming as their work or business. The only reasonable

Attending the Philippine Government University Industry Research Roundtable (PGUIRR) Meeting for Agribusiness organized by the Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development  (STRIDE) of the United States Agency International Development (USAID) opened our eyes for the potential of Agribusiness as one of the key solutions for the growth of the Philippines.

The USAID STRIDE invites Philippine academic institutions in Batangas, Bohol/Tagbilaran, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa/Palawan and Zamboanga, to submit applications for research in agribusiness, fisheries, and food manufacturing which has a direct link to inclusive economic growth.

The meeting was held on January 21, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza galleria in Quezon City, and was led by Dr. David Hall, COP, USAID STRIDE who also conducted the event introduction and opening remarks.

Being Suddenly Royal

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For centuries now, this little island between the U.K. and Ireland has recognized no king, but that’s all about to change! David has convinced his wife Pam and twelve-year-old daughter Grace, to move to the island and discover what it really means to be royalty. 

David Howe may seem like an average American, but he’s discovered a startling secret. He’s an heir to the throne of the Isle of Man, a descendant of its king before the land was claimed by the British Crown. 

Catch David’s royal journey in the all-new series Suddenly Royal, premiering on January 27, airing Wednesdays at 11 PM on TLC. 

TLC is a global lifestyle and entertainment destination presenting non-scripted and scripted programming featuring real life stories and universal themes that resonate with viewers around the world. TLC’s programming is told through the lens of larger than life characters and adaptable formats, celebrating everything from relationships and life stages, to makeover and transformation to food and travel. Launched in Asia Pacific on September 1, 2010, TLC is currently distributed to over 150 million subscribers in the region.

For more information, visit TLC at www.tlcasia.com.

Best Android Smartphones at Affordable Prices

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The smartphone revolution has led to some wonderful advancement in technologies and the ability to bring quality phones at affordable prices. It is possible these days to get a smartphone with advanced configurations at a nominal price. It is a steal deal for customers who are looking for the best features in a phone and don’t want to pay more.

Here we bring you the best Android smartphones under 6k in India.

1. Lenovo A2010

The only 4G smartphone in this category, the Lenovo A2010 is powered by a Quad Core 1GHz processor which has 1GB of RAM for multitasking needs. The display is decently large at 4.5 inches and it has a resolution of 480 pixels. The dual-SIM phone has an internal storage of 8GB which is expandable up to 32GB with a microSD card.

There is a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2MP secondary camera for shooting needs. A 2000mAh battery powers the phone. Flipkart coupons from CashKaro.com gives you good discounts along with the benefit of extra cashback.