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...
The Bagsakan is a platform for the direct sale of products from farmers. Bagsakan aims to avoid exploitation by traders and earn a fair profit from their hard work. (James Tababa) Today, on September 23, 2023, from 7 AM to 5 PM, the Rock Garden at Quezon City Memorial Circle will be buzzing with...
Rolando Amando is one of the owners of Amando’s Lemon Picking Farm. ( Amando’s Lemon Picking Farm ) At 56 years old, Rolando Amando, one of the owners of Amando’s Lemon Picking Farm in Tublay, Benguet, has grown a humble lemon plantation into a thriving agritourism hotspot. Rolando and...
Jomil Deocera Andoy keeps records of the planting schedule of crops. ( Jomil Deocera Andoy) Jomil Deocera Andoy, at the age of 33, has dedicated his life to farming. Jomil, a graduate of Diploma in Agricultural Technology from Capiz State University, has spent the last 8 years managing farms in...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- With NBA season openers barely a month away, the league is watching trade demand situations by Portland's Damian Lillard and Philadelphia's James Harden and waiting for solutions to develop. Portland's Damian Lillard (left) and Philadelphia's James Harden. (AFP) NBA commissioner...
