At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, food security was one of the biggest concerns among citizens because the community quarantine imposed protocols that instructed residents to stay at home for their safety which limited mobility for vehicles and businesses. To ease the concern on food...
Ivy Sibincic is a Filipina journalist who is married to a Bosnian-Serb agriculturist, Slave. They have two daughters, Sofija and Natalija. Aside from sharing a bond in matrimony, the newlywed couple also has an affinity for farming and living sustainably. They manifest this interest by...
Eating is a universal language. People from all walks of life commune over food and set aside their cultural differences over a good meal. But eating isn’t the only activity that transcends time, distance, and language. Farming can also connect people and bridge gaps caused by language as well...
Farming doesn’t always require a degree in the same field. At most, it requires the passion for growing plants and caring for livestock, as well as the patience and determination to see it all through. Gabby Retuya, 38, from Alcala, Pangasinan is one example of how farming can be for everyone...
Four Jewels Aquafarm is a family aquafarm in Banga, South Cotabato that engages in freshwater fish production. It has also been in the business of caring for livestock and growing fruits, root crops, corn, and rice. ( Read about the farming operations of Four Jewels Aquafarm here. ) It was...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Growing up in the province of Albay, Emilio “Emil” Climaco has been exposed to agriculture at an early age. It has also taught him how to appreciate nature. Over time, it was this experience that inspired him to become a farm owner himself. “I've always...
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...
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...
Many gardeners, both seasoned and amateur, would testify that there’s no such thing as a ‘green thumb’, or the special skill of being able to grow plants successfully but rather, that gardening requires hard work and determination to get things to grow. However, there are times when...
Photos from @officialjuday on Instagram Many Filipinos know Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, or Juday, for her roles in television series such as Mara Clara and Krystala . She is also known for her work in movies such as Ploning , Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo, and Mindanao, for which she won the award of Best...
