House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda thinks that the Department of Justice (DOJ) should push the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to be more aggressive in prosecuting cases of large-scale agricultural smuggling. Rep. Joey Salceda (Photo from Joey...
In the Philippines, the consumption of rabbit meat is still in its infancy. When the idea of eating rabbit meat is introduced, some folks still get taken aback, despite the animal’s long history as livestock and the health benefits of its meat. For this reason, both the public and private sectors...
Communication and logistics are but two of the many challenges faced in the Philippine agriculture industry, and never has it been more apparent than during the early days of the pandemic. When the country shut down to necessarily contain COVID-19 in March 2020, borders were closed, making the...
It’s summer, and that means time to celebrate greenery once again. What makes this year extra special is that the world is emerging from a global pandemic, and are seeing everything with fresh eyes and a renewed sense of gratitude. Arid and Aroids, in cooperation with Newport Mall at Resorts...
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns necessary to halt its spread has laid bare the lack of support in various sectors of society. This was most evident in marginalized sectors, particularly the urban poor. Because of this, a group of concerned citizens, including food justice...
The city of Sacramento, California redeployed sheep and goats for fire-fighting duty. Photo by Pavel Bondarenko from Pexels Though these animals will not be rescuing people from collapsing buildings, their job is equally important. As part of Sacramento’s firefighting crew, these animals will be...
The Senate Committee of the Whole looks forward to the appearance of Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar to its next hybrid hearing to dispel suspicions that he is against the interest of Filipino farmers. The committee, chaired by Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III, had...
Batangas-based writer Marcial “Macay” Enginco is constantly worried about the environment. From climate change to decreasing forest coverage, Macay is worried how all these bad news can impact the Philippines. As a plant enthusiast, he is particularly concerned how these developments can affect...
Plant lovers rejoice! The National Cactus and Succulent Organization of the Philippines, Inc., in cooperation with the Quezon City Government and Quezon City Memorial Circle present All About Plants, a plant fair to be held in the Runnex Elevated Garden of the Quezon Memorial Circle from...
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on nearly all industries, including agriculture. Despite the difficulties, the native chicken sector has proven its resiliency and competitiveness over the past few years. Image by Andreas Göllner from Pixabay. This is why the Department of...
Sugar in the Philippines is usually made from sugarcane. Though it comes from a plant, sugar is surprisingly not vegan most of the time. This is particularly true for white sugar, which is the most common type of sugar used in cooking and baking. The reason why white sugar is usually not...
By Jerome Sagcal Cupping is the process of evaluating a batch of coffee. This process is used by farmers, roasters, farm cooperatives, and culinarians to not only appreciate coffee, but also to review the results of their processing, explore potential products, and review the quality of their...
