ILOILO CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved a P10-million grant to boost the production of dragon fruit in the island-province of Guimaras. DRAGON fruit from the island province of Guimaras. (Tara Yap) Maria Teresa Solis, chief of the DA-6 Agribusiness and...
JORDAN, Guimaras – The 2nd Guimaras Dragon Fruit Fest opened at the provincial capitol grounds on Friday, August 4. Provincial Board Member Felipe Hilan Nava, representing his brother Gov. JC Rahman Nava, said the provincial government believes that dragon fruit has a big potential. DRAGON fruits...
Marchefren Umali, a resident of Ragay, Camarines Sur, comes from a family of farmers. After graduating with an engineering degree in 2020, Marchefren realized that his heart still lay in agriculture. He is now the owner of the Umali Family Dragon Fruit Farm. Marchefren Umali, owner of Umali Family...
After serving in the United States Military for over two decades, Mario Laureta finally laid down arms and returned to the Philippines to farm. Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant Mario Laureta was born and raised in Uddiawan, Nueva Vizcaya. In 2010, Laureta decided to retire after 22 years in the...
Operatives of the Parañaque City Police Intelligence Section arrested three suspects for illegal gambling on Thursday, Dec. 29. Col. Renato Ocampo, city police chief, identified the suspects as Ronald Sumalinog, 28, driver; Rowell Caquicala,58; and Christian Lazaro, 43. Ocampo said the suspects...
Frying food is one of the most common and preferred cooking methods in the Philippines during this holiday season because of its convenience and affordability, according to a study by sari-sari store tech startup Packworks. A comparison data obtained from Sari IQ on December 1-14, between 2021 and...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The “hour” of Jesus’ impending death would also be the “hour” of his glorification; it is the ultimate manifestation of Jesus’ selfsacrificing love that would bear the fruit of redemption. For his life-giving death, Jesus uses the imagery of a single “seed” (his...
KAMPO HENERAL PACIANO RIZAL, Sta. Cruz, Laguna – A 29-year-old fruit vendor considered as a high-value individual in the illegal drugs trade was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Concepcion, San Pablo City, this province, Monday, July 25. Police Col. Cecilio R. Ison Jr., Laguna police...
Tang gives new meaning to snacking The Philippines’ leading powdered beverage brand Tang is giving new meaning to what a snack looks like with the launch of its new Fruit & Veg beverages and Gummies line. These new launches are in response to changing consumer needs due to the pandemic and...
Dragon fruit ( Hylocereus undatus ), also referred to as pitaya or pitahaya, is a tropical fruit that belongs to the cactus family. It is popular for its oblong fruits that come in colors red, yellow, or pink. Aside from its unique appearance, it is also packed with health benefits and can...
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has bared the development of a low-cost eggplant fruit and shoot borer (EFSB) motion tracking software. Low-cost eggplant fruit and shoot borer...
In botany, a produce is considered fruit when it contains seeds, while it is a vegetable if it is a plant part such as roots, leaves, and stems. Following this definition means that apples, squash, and tomatoes are fruits, while potatoes are vegetables. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay. But...
