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By JAMES TABABA March is the start of summer in the Philippines. Here are five crops that can be planted this month. Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) Cowpea, or paayap, is a leguminous vine planted mainly for its immature pods and seeds, eaten raw or mixed in dishes. The crop residue after harvest is...

The rains have started all over the country, ruining crops, especially vegetables. The result? Sky-high prices and scarcity of food items. Housewives are at a loss about how to provide nutritious meals for the family. All is not lost. There are some vegetables whose supply and price are not...

Water spinach or kangkong is a fast-growing crop that is abundant with vitamins and minerals. This can grow well in soil with pH values from 5.3 to 8.5. This veggie has two varieties: the upland ( Ipomoea reptans ) and aquatic ( Ipomoea aquatica ) types. The former is adaptable to any growing...

Sandara Park From time to time, South Korean star Sandara Park has been promoting the Filipino culture. In October, Sandara visited and ate at a Filipino market in Seoul, which immediately trended online. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/05/dara-visits-eats-at-filipino-market-in-seoul/ This...