Over the past few years, bee populations have been declining due to several reasons such as climate change and the increased use of chemical inputs in plants. Recently, scientists discovered another reason behind the dwindling bee population. Photo by Jenna Lee from Unsplash Monoculture...
At the ceremonial ribbon cutting of the Salcedo Market at Paseo Center; (L-R) Rene Arnobit, VP and Head of Mall Operations Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Hon. Councilor Ma. Bella Oposa of Barangay Bel-Air, Malyne Lorayes, Salcedo Community Market Consultant, Maria Carmen Guerzon, President, Women of...
Wine is a highly demanded beverage around the world with millions of consumers from different countries. But with the threat of climate change, winemakers who manage vineyards are looking for solutions to keep their operations productive. Photo by Alex Gorbi from Unsplash One approach that...
Since the 1950s, approximately eight billion tons of plastic have been produced and more than 300 million tons are made each year. Throughout the years, the environment has been facing the plastic crisis and the mainstream solution for decades has been recycling. But only 10 percent of all the...
Throughout the years, technology has played a critical role in making people’s lives easier in every aspect. Even in farming, the effects of technology can be seen as it helped farmers adopt new systems that increased their farms’ productivity, yield, and sustainability. New ideas can...
A coffee processing facility will soon rise in Bukidnon to help alleviate the economic condition of the Talaandig tribal community along Mt. Kalatungan ridges. Photo by Tina Guina on UNSPLASH The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has extended P1 million for the establishment of a coffee...
The provinces of Bulacan, Apayao, and Capiz will be moving to less strict quarantine classifications starting Monday, October 18, Malacañang announced. Bulacan Provincial Capitol In a statement on early Saturday, October 17, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque announced that the Inter-agency Task...
A global community of over 150 countries observe and celebrate World Food Day, October 16th of every year. Its primary objective is to raise awareness on the importance of food security, nutrition and hunger around the world to help achieve “Zero Hunger,” one of the United Nations’...
The Philippines is known for its diverse marine ecosystem. Many fisherfolks have tapped into this rich resource to provide food for their fellow countrymen and earn an honest living. But despite the rich marine life, municipal fishermen are among the most under-recognized groups in the...
Climate change continues to be a pressing issue due to several reasons like deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and industrial farming practices among others. The agriculture industry suffers the most from climate change which is why technological advancements were made to make farming more...
The Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), an agency attached to the Department of Education (DepEd) has called on government agencies and literacy partners to adopt the standards for exemplary community-based literacy programs and engagements. KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN During its 147th...
Greenhouse gases from cars and factories are some of the main factors that contribute to global warming. But there’s another source of emission that’s not given enough attention but is equally important: food waste. Around one-third of food produced around the world goes to waste. The...
