Pacita ‘Chit’ Juan, the founder of the ECHOStore, a social entrepreneur, and an advocate of sustainable farming. (Noel Pabalate) Pacita 'Chit' Juan, the founder of the ECHOStore, is a notable figure in the world of social entrepreneurship and sustainability. Her passionate advocacy revolves...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- James Harden joined his Philadelphia 76ers at their Colorado training camp on Wednesday, Oct. 4, as his dispute with the NBA team, marked by his trade demand, rumbled on. James Harden. (AFP) Harden had missed the team's media day on Monday and the first day of training...
Lauro Cacho is the owner of Kido Integrated Farm. ( Kido Integrated Farm ) Lauro Cacho is a farmer from Abra who has been involved in farming since a young age. In 2015, Lauro established the Kido Integrated Farm through hard work and dedication. Lauro worked as a driver in Manila in 1992. Despite...
EL SEGUNDO (AFP) -- LeBron James said on Monday, Oct. 2, he will dedicate his 21st season in the NBA to his eldest son Bronny, who continues to make a successful recovery from a cardiac arrest. Bronny James (left) and his father NBA future hall of famer LeBron James (AFP) The 38-year-old James...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday, Oct. 2, they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on Monday, Oct. 2, in...
In October, the Philippines has mild weather that's ideal for planting. The soil remains moist from previous rains, helping crops grow well without excessive irrigation. Here are five crops you can grow in the month of October. Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) Bell pepper, also known as...
Jose Jericho Gonzaga Antoy is the owner of JJGA Eggs and Dairy Farm in Antipolo, Rizal. ( JJGA Eggs and Dairy Farm) Jose Jericho Antoy is the owner of JJGA Eggs and Dairy Farm in Antipolo, Rizal. His passion for animal husbandry and farming was nurtured from a young age, inspired by his father's...
Omar Tubungbanua is the owner of Green Manna Farm. Feeding chickens a diet enriched with black soldier fly larvae can enhance their nutrition. ( Green Manna Farm ) In an agriculture industry that constantly seeks innovative solutions to combat food shortages and reduce waste, Omar Tubungbanua, the...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Adding to a talented core in hopes of winning its first NBA title since 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Kelly Oubre Jr (AFP) The 27-year-old US swingman, an eight-year NBA veteran, averaged a career-high 20.3 points, 5.2...
BT corn, genetically engineered to resist the destructive Asian corn borer pest, was approved for commercialization in the Philippines in 2002. (Jesse Gardner/Unsplash) On September 22, 2023, a media conference titled "Revisiting Public Perception of Agricultural Biotechnology in the Philippines"...
ONE FOR THE ROAD Has anyone else noticed that more and more intersections are now imposing the no right turn on red signal rule? Can anyone explain what exactly they are trying to achieve with this? I thought the goal here was to keep cars moving? Or at least keep them on the road for the least...
Kassy Saltiban is the owner of the Promised Land Farm. ( Promised Land Farm) Kassy Saltiban, the 23-year-old owner of Promised Land Farm in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, is an individual who decided to embrace a career in agriculture. Kassy is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Central...
