Defining a mother’s love in one word is nearly impossible. Mothers—and even mother figures—take on many roles in our lives, each requiring patience, strength, and selflessness. To be one means constantly putting others’ needs before your own and making countless sacrifices rooted in...
Plantacion de Sikwate CEO Mel Santos with Bohol Chapter Members toured the Sagbayan, Bohol Farm. (Plantacion de Sikwate Cacao Producers Association, Inc) It’s no secret that cacao is a crop full of potential. It can be made into cocoa powder, butter, liquor, and, of course, chocolate. There...
Tomato, aka kamatis in Tagalog, is a crop that is extensively farmed nationwide because of high market demand and ease of production. There are farmers who cultivate them primarily for a living, and then there are home gardeners who grow them within their residence for private consumption and...
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...
In Barangay Cruz, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, a small backyard garden grows different heirloom varieties. The garden is cared for by Joanne C. De Guzman, a 34-year-old stay-at-home parent to four children, the youngest of whom is only eight months old as of the interview. She runs the household...
Joanne C. De Guzman, 34, took a liking to gardening after leaving her job as a music and arts teacher to be a full-time mom. De Guzman began seeking comfort from plants at a time when she needed them the most. It was in 2018 when she and her husband agreed that she should stay at home to care for...
When we think of a healthy dish that combines different kinds of vegetables, one recipe that comes to mind is chop suey. This stir-fried vegetable dish is a favorite among Filipinos because its ingredients can easily be replaced to fit the preference of the consumers or add a personal touch to this...
