Yvette Tan
A push for food labels that are easy to understand
November 21, 2024 11:17 pm
The Philippines is in a precarious position health-wise. Not only are many Filipinos at risk for malnutrition, many are equally at risk for obesity, which itself is a form of malnutrition.
Stopping food waste by serving it
November 14, 2024 4:04 pm
The best way to stop food from being wasted is to eat it.
Icy does it: Off-grid ice plants a boon to far-flung fishing communities
October 31, 2024 4:01 pm
Do we know why despite being an archipelago, our locally caught fish can be prohibitively expensive despite small fishers being one of the poorest sectors of Philippine society? It comes down to the amount of effort needed to get the fish from the fisher’s boat to the consumer’s plate. Interestingly, something as simple yet woefully lacking such as an ice plant can help raise the quality of fish caught and lower market prices as well.
Social fintech helps waste collectors turn plastic into cash
October 24, 2024 9:04 pm
Plastic, with its virtually nonexistent biodegradability is one of the most concerning waste products polluting our planet today. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Philippines is the third largest source of plastic waste in the ocean worldwide. One organization is trying to, as its slogan goes, “end poverty and stop plastic pollution.”
The Mushroom Explorer’s Guide to the Cordilleras
October 18, 2024 2:12 am
Did you know that the Philippines is home to different types of mushrooms, many of which are edible but not all of them included in local cuisine?