Ube, or purple yam ( Dioscorea Alata ), has long been a favorite Filipino flavor. The last decade has seen his common but popular tuber achieve worldwide recognition as one of the most recognized flavors associated with Philippine cuisine. The ube plant is a vine that is grown for its tuberous...
This firefighter volunteer shares tips and what to do when there is a fire outbreak Jerwin Guan didn't know that firefighter volunteer groups existed until his restaurant caught fire last 1996. "Aside from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), fire volunteers were the ones who helped in making sure...
Watering plants often leaves gardeners confused and concerned, particularly how often and how much water they should give. One of the most common reasons why plants wilt is due to overwatering. Overwatering means keeping the soil too wet for an extended period. It is not determined by the...
Inquire, reserve, and prepare It’s easy to get carried away with excitement when it comes to camping . Yet before you start packing, keep a few things in mind. Here’s what you can learn from the Car Camping PH Facebook page. Road conditions Most campsites are located deep in the forest where...
A common crop that home gardeners like to grow is the tomato. Some reasons behind this are because tomatoes are easy to grow and are versatile fruits that can be added to almost any dish. They can also be eaten raw or made into condiments. Gwen Librodo, a legal document automation specialist,...
Established on November 16, 2018, R.O. Valerio Dairy Farm is a 7,096 sq. m. dairy farm located Sitio Gugu, San Vicente, Bacolor, Pampanga. Its owner, Randy O. Valerio for whom the farm is named after, is an Agricultural Mechanic who graduated from the Central Luzon State University (CLSU)....
Gardening nowadays has taken a more modern twist than what most people are used to before. Aside from the common tools such as watering cans, shears, trowels, and more, time and innovation have given way to another gardening tool: social media. Through social media, gardeners can find...
It’s about time we take extra care and attention (Unsplash/Manila Bulletin) Youthful, glowing skin has always been every woman's goal, but this new normal has given us the opportunity to focus on taking care of what can be seen amid the requirement of wearing face masks—our eyes. Some may not...
According to a new study, getting protein from plant-based sources instead of animals is linked to fewer deaths related to dementia and heart disease. The study observed more than 100,000 post-menopausal women for nearly 20 years. The women involved who ate more protein by following a...
These precautionary measures are simple, which require less time and effort, to keep you safe from fire Sirens of fire trucks echoed early morning on the first day of March nationwide to kick-off the start of Fire Prevention Month. The loud prolonged sound is a reminder that we need to check if our...
Dr. Julius Ignatius Barreto Uy, 54, a dentist and plant hobbyist from Lanao Del Norte, grows approximately a thousand ornamental plants in his 600 sqm garden. His plant collection includes rare and common varieties of philodendron, Monstera, anthurium, and some orchids. Read more about how...
Growing ornamental plants have become a popular trend for the past year since these offer numerous benefits such as being able to freshen up a room, provide clean air, enhance a person’s mood, and more. Among the popular houseplants that home gardeners prefer to grow are African violets (...
