Taiwan Expo 2026 Brings Smart Farming and Agricultural Automation to Philippines Amid Food Security Push

MANILA, Philippines, 12 September 2026 - Smart farming technologies, Autonomous Mobile Robots and automated livestock systems will be showcased in Manila as Taiwanese companies explore how technology can support Philippine efforts to modernise agriculture, improve productivity and strengthen food security.

The timing is particularly relevant as the Philippines scales up investment in agricultural transformation. In May 2026, the Department of Agriculture launched the Philippine Sustainable Agriculture Transformation Program, backed by a US$1 billion World Bank financing package aimed at modernising agriculture, raising farm productivity, stabilising food supply and strengthening climate resilience.

Against this backdrop, the Agritech & Food Pavilion at Taiwan Expo 2026 will showcase Taiwanese technologies designed to improve agricultural efficiency, livestock management and food production.

Among the featured solutions are Autonomous Mobile Robots, or AMRs, designed to support more efficient agricultural operations and reduce dependence on repetitive manual processes, as well as smart livestock environmental control systems that can help producers monitor and manage conditions across poultry and swine operations.

The technologies could provide relevant options for Philippine agricultural businesses dealing with the continuing need to raise output, improve resource efficiency, modernise production and strengthen the resilience of food supply chains.

Alongside agricultural technology, the pavilion will feature premium Phalaenopsis orchids, Taiwanese high-mountain teas and classic Taiwanese specialty foods, giving Philippine importers, distributors, retailers and food businesses opportunities to discover products seeking access to the local market.

The wider Agritech & Food showcase also includes solutions related to smart farming, livestock automation, organic products and cold chain technologies.

Taiwan Expo has already demonstrated significant commercial interest in the Philippine market. Its 2025 edition attracted more than 10,000 visitors and buyers and generated approximately US$53.4 million in business opportunities.

Philippine agribusiness companies, food manufacturers, distributors, retailers and buyers can connect directly with participating Taiwanese companies through Taiwan Expo's enhanced Business Matching Program.

CTU Mountain Campus Receives Digital Tools, PlantSmart Kits from PSF

PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc.’s social outreach arm PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), in collaboration with Cebu Diversified Advocacy Cooperative (CEDACO), extended support to Cebu Technological University Cebu City Mountain Campus (CTU CCM) through the donation of digital tools, office supplies, and planting kits as part of PSF’s nationwide back-to-school initiative.

CTU CCM, established to serve the youth in the upland communities of Cebu City, has grown into a trusted learning hub for students across the Visayas and Mindanao. Surrounded by farming communities and eco-tourism sites, the campus offers agriculture-related programs that directly support and strengthen local livelihoods and industries.

"Young people have the capacity to shape the future of agriculture, not only through modern technology, but through fresh ideas and a commitment to serve their communities. We hope these resources encourage students to think beyond the classroom and become changemakers who will help us build a more connected and empowered Philippines,” said Ma. Esther O. Santos, President, PLDT-Smart Foundation.

Aligned with its mission to empower agricultural communities, PSF integrates this advocacy into its education initiatives to inspire the youth to take an active role in advancing the agriculture sector and promoting sustainability.

CTU CCM’s Agriculture Department received a laptop with e-learning materials, a printer, and office supplies to enhance teaching, research, and student learning. These resources are especially impactful for students with limited access to technology.

“Thank you so much to PSF for donating these supplies to us. This is our first time receiving a donation like this. This is very helpful for our instruction, research, and for our students because most of them do not even have a laptop,” said Alma Rosillo-Magno, PhD, Agriculture Department faculty at CTU CCM.

PLDT and Smart also donated #PlantSmart kits containing vegetable seeds, loam soil, and fertilizers, supporting the campus garden while encouraging students to grow their own food and practice sustainable agriculture.

PSF’s back-to-school initiative reinforces the PLDT Group’s efforts to help provide quality education to Filipino children and youth through digital technology. This effort also aligns with PLDT and Smart’s goal to help the country achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly SDG No. 4, which promotes quality education.