Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Monday, Jan. 22 that he does not have any troll farm campaigning for him or has he bought any advertisement. During One PH interview, Marcos Jr. challenged those who accused him of having a troll army to show him proof that he boosted a...
Mango, the queen of Philippine fruits, started Friday, Dec. 3, taking the spotlight in the first-ever virtual Cluster Farms and Industry Encounters through Science and Technology Agenda or FIESTA which aims to promote the adoption and commercialization of technologies on mango production....
There are innumerable sources of information available to help budding farmers learn about various aspects of agriculture, both online and offline. They can learn from home via webinars, online courses, videos, blog posts, articles, and online community groups, to name a few options. ...
There are innumerable farms across the country, some have failed, while others have thrived. Some choose to take the conventional route, while others have advanced on practicing natural or organic farming. Speaking of organic, compared to traditional or natural farming, being organic requires...
The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NCRP) is implementing a research program seeking the production of contaminant-free farm foods and ensuring food safety in the country. (PIXABY) The project is called “FRESH FARMS” or Food Risk and...
The province of Zambales is widely recognized for its sweet mangoes. Found in between the towns of San Marcelino and San Antonio in Zambales, Rosa Farms has been growing mangoes since the early 2000s. This 12.5-hectare farm, as the owners say, “is home to 888 mango trees, most of...
Sam Burns reacts after winning on the 18th green during the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship at Country Club of Jackson on October 03, 2021 in Jackson, Mississippi. S (Photo by SAM GREENWOOD / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Sam Burns reeled off four birdies in...
Despite recognizing the great influence of social media "trolls", Vice President Leni Robredo still won't stoop to the level of using them for her own communications strategy. (Photos from OVP, Unsplash) Robredo made this clear on Friday, Sept. 17 even as she contemplates whether or not to run for...
The consumer demand for local produce is swiftly growing. This might be because they are more fresh and preservative-free compared to imported produce that has to go through long travel and preservation processes to reach consumers’ plates. One way to create the best dishes is to use the freshest...
Ministop's crispy pata is back Better check your blood pressure as Ministop is adding crispy pata on its menu list again. The convenience store' thrice-fried pork knuckles is supplied by Robina Farms, which is known for its meat products with "no hormones administered and antibiotic residue."...
Found in Lipa, Batangas, Esguerra Farms & Stud. Inc. is a private vacation house that evolved into a thriving farm enterprise and “birthplace of some of the country’s premier race horses.” It is owned by Herminio “Hermie” Esguerra, a race horse owner and breeder who was...
An integrated coconut sap processing facility will soon rise in Negros Oriental, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Friday, Aug. 27. (Photo by Alexandr Podvalny from Pexels) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said a memorandum of agreement (MOA) has been...