The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) invited micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to attend its 2010 Enterprise Development Forum Series.

This year’s theme is “Responsible Business for MSMEs: Practical Approaches Towards an Eco-Friendly Business”.  Invited keynote speaker is internationally recognized policy advisor, environmental planner and consultant, Mr. Elmer Mercado, who shared his insights and experiences in implementing environmental sustainability initiatives for MSMEs. 

Organic Rice, organic sugar, organic fruits, to organic soaps and organic household items; people are getting more conscious with the food they eat and the products they use. But is this just a trend that entrepreneurs use to market their products or one of the latest breakthrough in science? I am gonna say Either.

Organic farming is simply defined as the form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost, and biological pest control, to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm.

It is a technique practiced for years. And now, the Philippines is up for it and education for Organic Farming is actively growing over the past 10 years among farmers mostly in Luzon.

Broadcast giant GMA Network recently received the 2009 Corporate Governance Award from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for being among the top 30 publicly-listed companies that are at par with international standards in terms of compliance and corporate governance practices.