MEET THE NEW PUBLISHER AT THE MANILA BULLETIN Sec. Sonny Coloma The board and management of Manila Bulletin Corporation are pleased to announce the appointment of executive vice president Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. as publisher of the Manila Bulletin effective May 1, 2021, replacing Dr....
Collecting rainwater and reusing household water are beneficial to gardeners as this can reduce water consumption, especially during summer. Here are ways on how you can store more water for your garden: Water butts A water butt is a large container used for the collection of rainwater from the...
Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, is one of the many people who have chosen to leave their career to be full-time gardeners. Without having a large space, Bustamante took the big leap after finding a new purpose not only in gardening, but also in sharing his personal garden...
It is true that you can save a lot from growing your own food. Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, can attest to this since he used to be reliant on markets for food, but is now an urban grower himself. Bustamante started growing vegetables after he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...
Moringa or malunggay has been a backyard garden staple in many Filipino homes because of its nutritional benefits and adaptability to local conditions. In celebration of Filipino Food Month this April, an online series of talks called the “Philippines on a Plate”, tackles different crops...
Aside from battling the existing health crisis, millions of Filipinos continue to suffer from hunger and food insecurity caused by increasing food prices and unemployment rates. Despite all the hardships brought about by the pandemic, Filipinos do not forget to spread acts of kindness. The latest...
From shoe soles, refrigerators, to clothes, car tires, and medical supplies, natural rubber is a common denominator that keeps the quality of these products at their best. Rubber is a raw material that plays a critical role in our daily lives. However, climate change, capitalism, and diseases pose...
“If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener,” says Kenneth Joy Fuentes Gonzales, 43, an employee at the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) of Norala, South Cotabato. Aside from being employed, part of Gonzales’s daily routine is tending to her garden. ...
As the pandemic forces many businesses to shift online, many consumers also resort to buying their essentials digitally. The web serves as an open area that many enterprises can use and benefit from. Online freedom also allows the public to easily express their opinions, reviews, and support...
Although there has been an increase in grape and strawberry production in the country, it is not yet as widespread as it could be in urban areas. A gardener in Antipolo, Rizal does not only grow the common crops, but he also cultivates grapes and strawberries in his residence. ...
Constancio E. Estuye Jr., 60, a chief marine engineer in a foreign vessel, also grows grapes and strawberries in the city. His 162 sqm garden in Antipolo, Rizal is home to several varieties of grapes, strawberries, and other fruit-bearing trees and crops. He also has a separate 885 sqm...
At past 3 p.m. last Feb. 10, my cellular telephone rang. Registered as caller was “Jun Icban of MB.” I grabbed my phone and answered: “Good afternoon, Sir. Why, po?” Mr. Icban said: “Rey, I am planning to write an editorial on your front page story on Supreme Court directing...
