Gardeners have a variety of ways to grow their plants. The techniques come from research or personal experience, but the goal of producing healthy plants remains. One common method that gardeners follow to secure their plants’ growth is using different growing mediums such as peat. But for...
When the weather in the Philippines gets warmer, this signals the start of the dry season and the season for fruits like mango, durian, and rambutan that consumers can enjoy. And while people are looking forward to eating fresh fruits, there has been a message circulating on social media, urging...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has granted P2.8 million worth of science and technology project funds to the geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in Talakag, Bukidnon through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program. (Photo from...
The World Bank has hailed the “exceptional performance” of Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan - Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP) in providing...
President Duterte has approved the slight easing of quarantine restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR) and the province of Bulacan as the two areas moved to general community quarantine (GCQ) with "some restrictions" from June 16 to 30, 2021. Manila Bulletin File Photo Duterte made the...
President Duterte is expected to announce Monday night, June 14, the new quarantine status of National Capital Region (NCR) Plus and other areas for the rest of the month. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the President will address the...
The Insular Foundation, in partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation (CLFI), recently adopted the Alternative Learning System-Community Learning Center (ALS-CLC) at the Correctional Institution For Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City to help persons deprived of liberty finish their primary...
A group of doctors warned of a surge in coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus if the region shifts to a more relaxed quarantine status. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Malacañang Spokesperson Harry Roque said that NCR may shift to an "ordinary" general community...
Many of us are familiar with the luxury brand Hermès and its stylish products that range from clothes and scarves to cosmetics. But the product that the brand is well-known for is its Birkin bag which is sure to catch anyone’s attention (not to mention set its buyers’ wallets back by several...
People form a line leading to a community pantry in Sta. Mesa, Manila on April 30, 2021 (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin/File Photo) The general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions has been "effective" in lowering down the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the National...
Manila Bulletin File Photo The Department of Health (DOH) said that it aims at achieving “population protection” in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus 8 by the end of this year. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said, however, that this goal still depends on the country’s vaccine...
Mental health conditions continue to be a pressing issue in countries all over the world. And with the global pandemic still ongoing, stress levels among people are likely at a high. And being exposed to stress for a long time can cause adverse health effects such as heart disease, diabetes,...
