Enrico Batungbacal, a dedicated and skilled mango farmer, has spent over three decades cultivating his farm in Zambales, Philippines. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, his unwavering determination and love for farming have allowed him to overcome obstacles and establish a successful...
The first day of the festival featured a grand display of various mango from different regions across the Philippines. (James Tababa) The Aani Mango Industry Association (AMIA), Inc., in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, held the highly anticipated 19th National Mango Festival from...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Senate Agriculture and Food Committee chaired by Senator Cynthia Villar has assured anew to assist the mango industry, which she said produces the “best tasting mangoes” in the world. Speaking during the AANI Mango Industry Association Inc. two-day 19th National Mango...
Mango is regarded as the national fruit of the Philippines. (u _e5c/Pixabay) The mango is one of the most important fruit crops in the Philippines. In fact, it is regarded as our national fruit. Beloved by Filipinos, mango trees are usually planted in the backyard of households for their shade and...
ILOILO CITY — The island-province of Guimaras is preparing 10 tons of mangoes for the eat-all-you-can feast at the Manggahan Festival in May. MANGOES of the island-province of Guimaras are said to be one of the world’s sweetest varieties. (Tara Yap) The eat-all-you-can feast will be held from...
Sweet or spicy? You don’t need to make that hard choice as Kenny Rogers Roasters gives us the best of both worlds with its newest offering: the Mango Habanero. Starting April 17, 2023, customers can enjoy signature dishes complemented by the flavors of the sweet-spicy mango habanero sauce and...
April marks the start of summer! And what’s a better way to greet the heat than being at a festival? Get good food, watch grand parades, and join the festivities! Here are the agri-related festivals for the month of April. Malangsi Fishtival | Bayambang , Pangasinan April 1 - 8 In the local...
ILOILO CITY – The island-province of Guimaras is preparing for the face-to-face comeback of the festival that highlights its most abundant and well-loved resource – the mango. MANGOES of the island-province of Guimaras are said to be one of the world’s sweetest varieties. (Tara Yap) The...
By Henrylito D. Tacio *“Mangroves are like the kindergarten, seagrasses are the secondary schools, and coral reefs are the high schools and colleges for fishes! And, once (the fishes) graduate from university, they return to kindergarten to spawn.” – Khun Psit, cofounder of Thailand’s Yad...
ILOILO CITY — An P18-million mango processing facility opened Thursday, Sept. 8, in the island province of Guimaras, which is believed to be producing one of the sweetest mango varieties in the country. DA-6 Director Remelyn Recoter (right) and Gov. JC Rahman Nava (second from right) turn over...
The country's industry competitiveness when it comes to exporting mango will no longer be limited to Philippine ‘Carabao’ mango, internationally known as ‘Manila Super,’ as promising mango varieties and selections have recently been introduced. Mango selections and varieties featured in the...
The Institute of Plant Breeding houses a gene bank and several production areas where four promising mango selections have been growing. The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) on June 8, 2022, announced nine new varieties and...
