Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has vowed to make farming more profitable for small farmers and farm workers under a Pangilinan-Robredo term to encourage them to continue tilling lands and feeding Filipinos. (Keith Bacongco / Manila Bulletin File Photo) "We have to move...
Many people who come from farming households engage in agriculture at some point in their lives. One person who is following in his father's footsteps in farming is Raffa "Raffy" Capalaran, a TLE teacher at Talamban National High School in Cebu City. Capalaran has been cultivating plants...
Manila Mayor and presidential aspirant Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, March 11, assured farmers that they will no longer be victims of false promises by politicians once he gets elected. Domagoso made the statement during his campaign sortie in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. During a press...
TINGALAYAN, Kalinga -- Residents of barangay Tulgao East here which is known as the source of marijuana are asking the government to construct roads and set up vegetable farms to rid their place of the drug menace. Miguel Guyang, village chairman of Tulgao East, Tinglayan, Kalinga, said this in a...
The Agriculture Training Institute in Northern Mindanao (ATI-NorMin) recently launched Bahandi-Batang Agricultural Extensionist (BAE). “Bahandi-Batang Agricultural Extensionist (BAE) is ATI-NorMin’s fifth corporate book, but it is the first book of its kind which heavily features its young...
When employers implemented a work-from-home policy in response to COVID-19 in 2020, Janssen M. Martinez, 29, a policy analyst in an NGO for climate change and energy policy, was one of those who were assigned to work remotely. By working from home, he found spare time to try new hobbies and do...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Though the Agriculture Section of Manila Bulletin likes to highlight successful farm businesses, we would like to stress that running a farm business is not easy. It takes capital, planning, and proper management, among many other things that include sales, marketing, and...
Every farmer begins by selecting a farming method that matches their needs, goals, and resources. Some favor the conventional way, which may require more work and thus, workers, while others prefer a less labor-intensive option. Dr. Ian Benjamin T. Hizon, the founder of Second Earth Farms. Ian...
Many Filipino families have a knack for food production. Farming skills and practices of old family members are passed down to younger generations by default. Adele Eisma Woodward is a 54-year-old Filipina who adopted her family's love for farming. Adele Woodward is all smiles with her long...
It's difficult to unlearn traditional farming methods, especially since they have been practiced by many farmers for so long. However, it’s never too late to switch or start with a better system like natural farming that will benefit both the environment and the health of the growers and...
The audience of the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) gets to witness what the housemates do or talk about inside the house almost 24/7. However, the public sees very little of their lives outside the PBB house. Off-camera, Yamyam Gucong, the big winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, is a proud...
URC enhances support to sustainable farming Madelaine B. Miraflor Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has ramped up its community support specifically in the areas of livelihood, sustainable farming, food availability, and security. URC Senior Vice President for Corporate Development & External...
