Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is calling for the swift passage of a measure that seeks to establish the Agricultural Pension Fund (APF) and provide benefits to farmers and...
At the start of the pandemic, we wanted to be far away from the urban setting and be closer to nature as much as possible. One of us has a home in Cavite that allows us to escape from our Pasig city life. Both of us have been working in a corporate setting within Ortigas, Pasig for many years (and...
When I was still young, I saw my father and uncles raising broiler chickens, and they influenced my interest in fowl. When I was six years old, I was already taking care of my own bantam chicken. Since then, my passion for chickens has grown, and I decided to start my own chicken breeding business....
Senior citizens above the age of 60, single mothers, and persons with disabilities can soon enjoy a 20 percent discount on basic goods and services with the support of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Trade and Industry, as well as the Department of Energy. The three government...
Residents in Metro Manila were urged to avail themselves of the products sold at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) sites in the metropolis until March 27. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Kadiwa centers will operate from March 18 to 27 in the cities of Makati, Pasig,...
Growing up, I witnessed my father farming a small parcel of land my grandfather had entrusted to him. It was in the year 2021 that I first discovered hydroponics, the modern way of farming. Growing up, I witnessed my father farming a small parcel of land my grandfather had entrusted to him. It was...
I finished a degree in BS Tourism, Hotel, and Restaurant Management and was able to work as a hotel steward at Carnival Cruise Line from June 2015 to November 2016. However, I decided to quit my job and pursue my passion for farming. I ventured into “babuyang walang amoy” and raised a couple of...
Senator Cynthia Villar has cited a connection between children's learning outcomes and the high prices of meat, which contribute to protein deficiency and in turn, malnutrition. Villar mentioned this in her sponsorship of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2558 under Committee Report No. 193, or...
My farm is a diverse and integrated agricultural venture. I take pride in raising free-range and fancy chickens, as well as cultivating exotic crops such as dragon fruit alongside a variety of other vegetables. In addition to poultry, my farm is home to native pigs, ducks, and turkeys, creating a...
It was during high school that I decided to pursue managing our agarwood farming business, and my farmer father was my mentor at that time. I did not continue my education after finishing high school, but I always believed that my focus was more on agriculture and farming, and I wanted to improve...
It was my parents, Jose Gaudencio “Denny Boy” Realiza and Ma. Erna Realiza, who influenced me in farming and taught me how to raise poultry, livestock, and rabbits, among other things. Before me and my siblings go to our newly opened rice fields in Labrador (Prinda), Polanco, Zamboanga del...
Senator Grace Poe is pushing for the passage of the measure that seeks to improve the state of animal welfare in our country and put an end to despicable incidents such as what happened to the Golden Retriever "Killua". "​I am heart-broken and enraged, to hear of the mauling of Killua, a...
