Yvette Tan

Yvette Tan is Manila Bulletin’s Agriculture section editor and also the Editor in Chief of Agriculture magazine. A Palanca-award winning writer, her perspective on agriculture is unique. Originally coming from lifestyle and food journalism, she has seen firsthand the deep divide between the realities of food production and the trendiness of foodie culture. She is dedicated to encouraging people to push for sustainable food sources and is an advocate of food security, food sovereignty, and the preservation of community foodways.

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A push for food labels that are easy to understand

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

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

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

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

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?