Living in the city has numerous benefits. Among these are access to modern transportation, job opportunities, government agencies, and high-end hospitals. But these advantages also come with a downside. Cities are known for being polluted and crowded, thus affecting the health of their...
The government's pandemic task force has decided to downgrade Mountain Province to the general community quarantine (GCQ) starting November 16 while more areas in the country shift to the new Alert Levels System (ALS). File Photo (Ali Vicoy) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement...
Durians are well-known for their pungent smell and their sweet taste and custard-like texture. Scientists in Singapore have found another reason for people to love the king of fruits. They have created antibacterial bandages from durian husks that they claim can help heal post surgery...
After many years of working in a fast-paced or demanding industry, many retired employees opt to live a simple, laidback life. They often find this lifestyle through farming. While some choose to settle in the province to start farms, others prefer to stay in the comforts of their city home and...
People have their own reasons for growing plants. Some do it as a hobby, while others use it as a source of food or income. Regardless of the reason, there’s no denying that people greatly benefit from growing plants. Apart from being a productive or profitable hobby, growing plants also...
The National Rice Awareness Month in the Philippines is celebrated yearly during the month of November in support of Filipino rice farmers and their efforts to produce the most important staple crop in the country. Undertaken jointly by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Rice...
Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi said the City Council will enact rules for the implementation of the less strict COVID-19 Alert Level 2 community quarantine in the city. “The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Muntinlupa shall convene for its weekly session on 08 November 2021, Monday. Local...
Eating bananas and drinking tea are both healthy and enjoyable. But afterwards, they can leave waste in the form of banana peels and used tea leaves. Even the process of making tea generates a lot of waste such as tea dust. Photo by Mareefe from Pexels Luckily, a team of Indian scientists...
Photos courtesy of Glindo Mira Glindo Pilo Mira, fondly known as Glinx, grew up in the farming village of Guin-angkan, Hinapo in Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte. His father, and those before him, worked on the family farm for their livelihood. Mira grew up surrounded by rice paddies, banana, coconut,...
The prolonged pandemic has opened our eyes to the possibility of a new lifestyle with its own set of needs and wants. A home is not just an abode but a haven for multiple uses. Since people are now spending a lot more time at home and away from the social scene, it reinforces the need of a home...
Many Filipinos engaged in farming in 2020 since the pandemic posed a threat to the country’s food security. This allowed them to pass the time indoors while cutting costs that usually go to buying products from the market. Aside from city folk, celebrities also showed an interest in growing...
Plastic packaging remains prevalent across the world. But with the ongoing plastic crisis and other environmental concerns, several countries and organizations are taking steps towards a plastic-free future. France recently announced that they will ban the use of plastic packaging in fruits...
