During the last few weeks of June, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) acquired golden varieties of the Philippine national fish bangus, or milkfish in English, from a fishpond in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. Originally cared for by Rommel Felomino, the golden bangus was first...
Almost everyone is familiar with the benefits of having bees in the environment. These natural pollinators help flowers bloom and some plants to bear fruit. Knowing the benefits of bees, a bee farm in Bukidnon dedicated itself to preserving these natural pollinators not only for business...
Flor G. Tarriela, the chairwoman of the Philippine National Bank, has another role than the one she assumes in the bank. She is also the president of Flor’s Garden, an educational garden destination located in Antipolo, Rizal that teaches its guests to grow healthy plants, identify edible plants...
Flor’s Garden in Antipolo, Rizal that measures more than five hectares is a bird and butterfly sanctuary as well as an educational destination for different gardens that have their own specialty. It is run and owned by Flor G. Tarriela who is also the chairwoman of the Philippine National...
Established in July 1916 during the American occupation, the Philippine National Bank (PNB) had an initial mandate of providing services to the country’s industry and agriculture, as well as to support the government’s economic development efforts. Nowadays, it remains one of the largest...
Several people who reside in the metro have goals of moving to the province because of certain reasons. Some of these reasons include wanting to be closer to nature, having easy access to tourism sites, and the Filipino dream of being able to grow their own food in the comfort of home. This...
Crash Landing On You, popularly known as CLOY, is a Korean drama series where a South Korean heiress was dropped into the life of a North Korean army officer who then helped her hide in her new environment. The series became widely popular in the Philippines, garnering fans from all walks of...
What was once an unused property for San Miguel Corporation (SMC) in UP Village, Diliman now serves as a marketplace for fresh products from farmers all over Luzon to be made available to consumers and resellers. The project known as “Better World UP” is done in partnership with Rural...
Orchids are one of the largest groups of flowering plants on the planet. It has around 30,000 species growing in the wild as well as 120,000 man-made hybrids that plant enthusiasts can choose from! C&B Orchid Farm in San Rafael, Bulacan recognizes the potential of orchids as being more...
In the 1980’s, orchids became a popular plant because of its colorful and delicate blooms. However, it was mostly reserved as a luxury for the gardens and houses wealthy because of how limited the supply of orchids were at the time. “My father, Bonifacio R. Isidro, an inventor, entrepreneur,...
Figs ( Ficus carica ) are fruits of a tree with the same name. It is indigenous to select areas extending from the Asian part of Turkey to northern India. However, its natural seedlings are prolific in most Mediterranean countries where it’s called “the poor man’s food.” Ironically, it can...
Ornamental plants are plants that aregrown for decorative purposes. These are commonly planted in gardens or as elements in a landscape design. They can also be accents indoors. For some, caring for ornamentals can be quite expensive (depending on the variety), but for others, it can be a good...
