The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, Oct. 10 warned the public against false information circulating online about supposed earthquake predictions and claims that unusual animal behavior can signal an impending tremor. Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol...
Philcongen LA, UCLA launch ‘Breaking Myths: Food, Feasts, and the Ifugao’ ethnographic exhibit In celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Center for Southeast Studies opened an ethnographic...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Five agriculture myths that need to die Farming, like politics, is a contentious topic in the Philippines, especially for folks who aren’t exposed to the agriculture industry. It’s very easy to come up with an opinion on a subject when one has no real exposure to it...
Succulents are popular plants that are often recommended to a lot of beginners. Although succulents are highly preferred, there are misconceptions about them that need to be discussed. One common misconception is that growing them is a piece of cake, which makes some people conclude they are the...
Axe it or vax it? Chances are, you have been vaccinated before you even knew what it meant. For most individuals in the 20th century, vaccines have become a part of medical check-ups from early childhood. From the very first vaccine, performed more than 300 years ago to treat cowpox, vaccine...
Keep your guard up against vaccine pseudoscience Social media has been a double-edged sword during this pandemic. On one hand, it helps with getting up-to-the-minute information, engaging the community in finding solutions to urgent problems, and bringing people together from all over the world in...
Hybrids may be quite popular in other countries in the world, but in the Philippines, they have yet to win over discerning customers. Despite offering benefits like reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions, many buyers are still hesitant to give them a try. It’s likely because there’s still...
The #RealBolz couple busts parenting myths on their latest vlog New parents Solenn Heussaf and Nico Bolzico discussed parenting myths on Solenn’s YouTube channel. They started light with Solenn saying that her feet only got a little wider when she was pregnant. Then, the couple both agreed that...
