Senator Cynthia Villar on Friday, June 25, called on Filipinos to protect trees and join in greening communities in the Philippines. Senator Cynthia Villar (Senate of the Philippines) The chairperson of the Senate committee on environment and natural resources issued the appeal on Arbor Day, a...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma “A story begins when something knocks life off balance. Then the story progresses, or the plot “thickens,” as the protagonists struggle to restore that balance and peace while antagonistic forces block and resist them. Finally the story ends as the struggle results...
Mango Tree's duck curry and mango sticky rice When it comes to enjoying Thai cuisine here in Metro Manila, Mango Tree has always been one of the dependable go-to’s. So it was eye-opening to be talking to Emelda and Eric Teng, and be told that in the Greenhills area, until they recently opened...
Many Pinoys are fascinated by the famous cherry blossoms of Japan. Now, there is no need to travel far because there are native trees in the Philippines that are just as beautiful as the Sakura. Among thousands of native flowering trees in the country is Salinggogon ( Cratoxylum formosum ). It is...
Singer Richard Reynoso recently joined his good friend, businessman-philanthropist Bon Salinas, in a tree planting effort at Brgy. Bajao, Tago, Surigao Del Sur. Richard Reynoso, Bon Salinas with fellow volunteers helping save the environment Participating in the activity were several government...
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar honored his late father, former Interior Undersecretary Wencelito Andanar, by planting a tree in his name at the Arroceros Forest Park in Manila on Saturday. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar plants a tree in honor of his late father, former Interior...
Did you miss out on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) "community pan-tree" last week? If so, don't fret. The DENR-National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) office announced on Monday, April 26 that their special pantry will be back for at least two days this week. (Mark Balmores/...
Manuka honey comes from the nectar of New Zealand’s tea tree ( Leptospermum scoparium ). This honey is not only famous in its native country, but has also been gaining interest and demand in western countries for its remarkable healing and antimicrobial properties. Honey production in New...
Wala Lang THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES Geff Cedeño amid kalumpit trees that he planted in 2012. The internet is a marvelous invention and I learned a lot in just a few days of texting and emailing with Gerardo “Geff” Cedeño, the man behind Facebook’s Philippine Native Hardwood Tree Seedlings...
Anyone seeking a contract, accreditation or permit from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) starting next month, February 2, must plant a thousand trees, or a hundred thousand if he wants to operate a port. The effectivity date marks the end of the 15-day publication period of the PPA tree...
Singer Justin Bieber got into the holiday spirit by decorating his new Christmas tree with wife Hailey Bieber. “About that time again,” Bieber captioned the post, which features a time-lapse video of them trimming their tree with lights and ornaments. View this post on Instagram On his...
Without a doubt, it has been a stressful, difficult year for many of us, as the Covid-19 pandemic raged throughout the world and in our country. Nine months of continuous community quarantine is no laughing matter, and it’s a bit hard to put on a cheerful face by just saying its December and the...
