Trees play a big role in protecting the environment. They provide shade, filter air, prevent soil erosion, and even provide food, shelter, and more to humans. However, the rapid urbanization of cities sometimes neglect to include the presence of trees in their plans. Luckily, there are still...
As community quarantine (CQ) continues to take effect to combat COVID-19, many people are still adjusting to the changes in their new daily routine. For this teacher of Lucena City National High School named Marcelo Alivia residing in Quezon province, losing his side jobs as a part-time coach,...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union - The Department of Agriculture in Region 1 has readied a 100-hectare farm in Agoo, La Union as pilot area for the Community Hybrid Rice Farming Project in the Ilocos region. The 100-hectare model farm was provided through consolidation by the DA Regional Field Office 1...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union - - The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 1 through its regulatory division had distributed feeds and veterinary drugs to comply with a component of the African Swine Fever (ASF) Rehabilitation Plan to ASF affected farmers in the towns of Mapandan and Calasiao,...
Farming has always been a lifelong dream for many Filipinos because of the Philippines’ background as an agricultural country. That is why from a young age to twilight years, people have dreamed of living on or owning a farm where they can grow fresh produce and enjoy nature while earning a good...
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA-7) and the National Nutrition Council (NNC-7) in Central Visayas pushed for more backyard and community vegetable gardening and farming to local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas to improve household nutritional value especially in this time...
For over two decades in the showbiz industry, Aubrey Miles has been known for her sexy, antagonist roles. However, many don’t get to see her nurturing side. Aside from being an actress and fitness trainer, Aubrey Miles is also a happy parent to three children and plentiful plants. Growing up,...
NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac – The Department of Agriculture found the perfect spot for its Agro-industrial hub in Luzon. An initial 30-hectare land here eyed by DA and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) which aims to support farming communities and strengthen food security in Luzon....
BUTUAN CITY - The 121 Farm-to-Market Roads of the Department of Agriculture (DA) implemented in various places has led to the continuous development of different livelihoods in agriculture and fishery in Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region. These FMRs located in strategic places in the five...
LINGAYENPangasinan farmers were thankful after the Department of Agriculture (DA), thru the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) turned over Tuesday, July 7, to the province of Pangasinan an initial part of the over P117.8-million worth of agricultural...
TACLOBAN City - In a bid to address the need to provide livelihood opportunities for returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Balik Probinsya Program beneficiaries who lost their livelihood due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources...
From a few palm trees and shrubs to a full fledged garden, Lee Majors Fajilan, a hotelier and college professor at Saint Louis University, developed his love and passion for plants, turning his garage into a green paradise. Love for plants runs in this Baguio resident’s family, particularly...
