Urban agriculture in Luneta has been revitalized through the development of the Rizal Park Urban Garden in Burnham Green, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), DENSO Philippines Corporation, and the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC)....
Life doesn’t always go the way we expect, but sometimes, sidequests can lead to personal discoveries that touch the lives of others. Bambi Rodriguez, a special education teacher who works with children with autism, always knew that she would write books one day. However, she ended up writing...
They say that age shouldn’t hold you back from fulfilling your dreams. Malaika Cuezon, 13, had always wanted to become a writer, and earlier this year, that goal became a reality. Cuezon’s first book, Diola Code, is a mystery novel set in the author’s hometown of Davao City. The novel is...
What if souvenirs weren’t just keepsakes but something you could actually bring home and enjoy? In the highlands of Bukidnon, Café sa Bukid is turning that idea into reality by offering locally grown vegetables as souvenirs at weddings, birthdays, and special events. From a humble café venture,...
Versandear Abuzo, 33, a strawberry farmer from Butuan City, faced skepticism about growing strawberries in lowland areas, where many believed the crop would not thrive. However, Abuzo did not waver. Instead of following conventional practices, he carved his own path—proving that strawberries can...
Long before chemical dyes became ubiquitous, ancient Filipinos used various plants to add color to textile, which itself was made from plant fiber. The craft has been reduced to a niche, but is now experiencing a resurgence. Natural dyers from all over the Philippines gathered together for Agtina...
When you first meet Patricia, you would not think that she was an aerospace engineer, let alone that she played a role in the recent Artemis II mission, which captivated the world. Petite with short hair and a bright smile, Patricia looked like one of the cool and popular kids in school, but you...
This summer season, many people are searching for places where they can relax, unwind, and spend quality time together. While beaches and resorts continue to draw crowds, farms are gaining popularity as refreshing alternatives—especially for families and groups of friends seeking a blend of...
Back in 1993, a movie called “Cool Runnings” came out, inspired by the story of the first Jamaican bobsled team to join the Winter Olympics. While the idea of athletes from tropical country, which receives no snow whatsoever, participating in Winter Olympic sports seems absurd, the movie showed...
Known as “The City of Gentle People,” the City of Dumaguete is recognized for its tourist attractions, lively music scene, and as the home of Silliman University. It also has a deep and longstanding literary history, which came to the fore this April 17-20, 2026. Not only was it the third...
For 41-year-old Erhlan Cerdon, farming became more than a livelihood—it became a source of purpose and service. A registered nurse and firefighter at the Bureau of Fire Protection, he returned to agriculture by establishing Hesed Farm in Mulanay, Quezon. Although his parents were palay farmers,...
2026 marks the 70th anniversary of Philippines-Japan friendship, remembering the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty in 1951 and the Philippines-Japan Reparations Agreement in 1956. This year, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the largest implementing agency of official...
