Photo from Pixabay The University of the Philippines Manila's (UP Manila) Institute of Herbal Medicine (IHM) has made a groundbreaking advancement in treating type 2 diabetes with the introduction of an innovative ampalaya (bitter gourd) tablet. UP Manila-IHM research assistant and pharmacist Prof....
By Henrylito D. Tacio Edglenn “Ondo” C. Genotiva is 29, but he started farming when he was only 10 years old. Growing up, however, he dreamed of serving the country either as a policeman or a member of the military. Unfortunately, his parents were against it. “My mother was against the...
In the case of ampalaya, bitter is better If there is one vegetable that always gets a bad image among Filipinos, it is the ampalaya. This green, oblong-shaped vegetable with a bumpy exterior is infamously known for its bitter taste. While there are kitchen hacks that could lessen it, still, many...
Police-farmer Romy Aligante has had bountiful ampalaya harvests for three years. Not only is he a policeman and a farmer, but he is also an educator. On his Youtube channel, Police Farmer, he has some tips and tutorials on how to best manage a farm, such as why plastic mulch is important for the...
Romy Aligante showcasing two of the noblest professions on Earth: a police officer and a farmer. (Police Sergeant Romy Aligante) Police by profession, farmer by heart is Police Staff Sergeant Romy Aligante’s life motto. Romy is an investigator for the Badiangan Police Station of Lambunao, Iloilo....
Ampalaya, or bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), is a crop that is suitable for year-round cultivation in the Philippines, though thrives best if grown from October to February. It must be planted in soil with pH levels 6 to 6.7. Image by Vishnu Vasu from Pixabay. Ampalaya is the main...
It is that time of the year again when single people are being "singled" out in the crowd of lovers. Valentine's Day often brings out the blues in many not-in-a-relationship hopeless romantics. But for some, it is their bitter side that reigns supreme. While there is no definitive rule that you...
A farmer friend complained about his ampalaya prematurely ripening on the vine and of small holes appearing on the fruit. Other farmers were quick to point out that these were indications of a fruit fly infestation. A prematurely ripened ampalaya with a hole that signifies fruit fly infestation....
