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Here are some fruits that are at their peak in July. 

Maricor, a Pinay nurse, has been living in the US for more than 10 years, but she has not forgotten her origins. In her garden, native vegetables like ampalaya and sitaw flourish.

Many K-pop idols lived completely different lives before making a name in the Korean entertainment industry. Some of them have always dreamed of becoming an artist, while others discovered their calling as a musician when the opportunity presented itself.

Tilapia is served in a variety of ways: fried, grilled, steamed, smoked, pickled, and baked. But among numerous local tilapia recipes, there is one that stands out: tilapia noodles.

With the rising prices of commodities today, a thousand pesos can only go so far. Though in the case of a 21-year-old student, a thousand pesos led to the discovery of a new passion and the establishment of his first hydroponics venture.

One technology that goat breeders can employ to increase profit is triple cross or three-way cross (TWC) goat production.

At the bottom of the Central Sulu Sea, a national treasure lies—the Tubbataha Reefs.

A flourishing garden somewhere in Santa Maria, Bulacan is a product of a mother’s love for her family.

Although the Philippines has long been recognized as the world’s center of marine biodiversity, policies to protect marine life in the Philippine seas from illegal fishing and other human activities are not strictly enforced.

Bokashi is a Japanese word that translates to ‘fermented organic matter.’ This type of composting is an odorless, space-efficient, and faster means of turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost. 

When the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to many, some found hope and security in the shape of an edible garden. Photographer Lou Dizon shares the same sentiment. 

One successful cultivator of the national fruit is Mashistro Farms in San Vicente, Bani, Pangasinan. The farm owner, shared strategies that make their mango production a fruitful one.

Mashistro Farms’ proprietors, Rida and Rosemarie Mahshi, came from two different countries and cultural backgrounds. What strengthens their bond is their shared love for farming, animals, and God’s creations.

Dragon Fruit Depot in Pulong Yantok, Bulacan, which has been growing the ‘superfruit’ for the past seven years, stays competitive by offering hybrid and rare kinds of the said fruit.

During this rainy season, growers are either taking extra precautions to shield their plants from heavy rains or switching to crops that can withstand wet conditions.

The distribution of fake honey in the market is still rampant today, posing a major threat to the industry and consumers.

If strolling outside just isn't cutting it, here are farms that you can visit that will not only feed your tummies with nutritious food, but also fill your heart and spirit with tranquility and joy.

Milkfish (Chanos chanos), locally known as bangus, is the most valuable farmed fish in the Philippines in terms of production volume, use, and geographic distribution.