By Yvette Tan Plantitos and plantitas rejoice! Another exhibit and expo has arrived to whet the appetites of new and experienced ornamental plant collectors. Called "Collections and Creations,” the plant fair will feature curated blooms and greens from Boyet Ganigan and Dr. Jae Silvestre of Arid...
Every Christmas, we all have a wishlist that contains everything that we hope to get as gifts for the holidays. Like everyone else, farmers also have a good idea of what they want to get not just for Christmas, but for the days to come. Three prolific farmers share what they want to receive for...
Although farmers can already earn a significant amount from their produce, it doesn’t hurt to transform their raw ingredients into value-added products that could augment their income as well as establish their presence in the market. For cacao farmers, aside from making tablea, and cacao nibs,...
“They are ours. They are our heritage. They are our treasure. They are the crowning glory of the Philippine forest.” This is what David Castor, curator and manager of Negros Forest Park, said on the importance of preserving the Philippine native trees during the third episode of the Slow Food...
Life would not probably get back to normal until 2022 as COVID-19 vaccines may not be enough to enable people to return to business as usual by next year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. A resident rides her bicycle past armed soldiers along a street in Navotas in...
'We will fight back and end your toxic masculinity.' Last week, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) announced its roster of films for its first ever digital showcase. While there are the usual Pinoy favorite comedies and romantic flicks, there are also some interesting picks that make the...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Various studies have noted the benefits of mangroves as a natural defense for coastal areas against natural calamities because its roots help keep soil in place, thus preventing flooding and soil erosion. Plus, mangroves also serve as a home for different kinds...
Syngenta once again rose above the competition, continuing its winning streak among regional corn derbies. Previously victorious in the Cordillera and Cagayan Valley regional derbies, Syngenta now conquers in the South Cotabato Provincial Corn Derby, with NK6410 Bt/GT and NK306 Bt/GT clinching the...
Oftentimes, people would venture out into new horizons to find greener pastures. Others do it for the thrill of the unknown and to gain new experiences. But even though the world has a lot to offer, oftentimes there’s gravitational pull inside that brings us home no matter how far we go. ...
Candelaria Gallardo Adanza, or Larrie for short, used to do office work in the United States for about 30 years. When she came home to Anahawan, Southern Leyte, her life took a turn as she found herself growing coffee instead of facing the paperwork that she was accustomed to. Never had she...
Being a seafarer is one of the most arduous jobs that one can engage in. Not only does it require a good amount of physical strength and endurance, but it also calls for a sound mental and emotional capacity. These qualities help them survive for months on end at sea, far from their family and the...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The Department of Science and Technology, through the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) made tilapia farming available to selected farmer families in Batangas and Laguna. Known as...
