The love for growing plants goes beyond the concept of age. Even though some people think that the youth aren’t interested in gardening, many young gardeners enjoy what they’re doing. One example is Albert Tang, a fourth-year college student who’s studying BS Management at the Ateneo De...
Starfruits, locally known in the Philippines as balimbing, are fruits of the carambola tree which is native to Southeast Asia. These star-shaped delights, hence the name, are known for their distinct shape and deliciously tangy fruits. It is believed that the first carambola trees were found...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Bees have always been considered an important part of the ecosystem. Without them, plants will have trouble reproducing since these insects serve as natural pollinators. They also produce food for animals and humans from the nectar that they gather from...
According to the National Mobile Survey of the Social Weather Station, their survey shows that 20.9 percent, or around 30 million Filipinos of whom are mostly children, are experiencing involuntary hunger due to lack of food. Seeing as how dire the problem with hunger is in the Philippines,...
Pests are one of the various factors that farmers have to keep an eye out for to keep their crops safe and healthy. And one pest that many ASEAN countries are looking out for is the fall armyworm. Fall armyworms ( Spodoptera frugiperda ) is defined by Alison Watson, head of the secretariat of the...
Many people are familiar with mangroves and their benefits to the environment. These trees or shrubs are usually planted in coastal areas because their roots help keep soil in place to help prevent flooding and soil erosion. The trees also serve as a home for different kinds of marine life. (...
Gardening has always been a productive hobby that many people have engaged in. Over a year, more people have started growing plants in their homes or personal spaces. But for some, gardening is also a way for them to connect with other people and form meaningful relationships over the same...
Strawberries aren’t the only popular type of berry available in the Philippines. Mulberries, locally known as moras, are also abundantly grown throughout the country. Traditionally, these trees are grown in Asia and North America for their leaves, which are the only things that cultivated...
Many religions around the world view life as sacred. This is why people who follow these religions engage in activities that help preserve life such as feeding and livelihood programs. Ezekiel Nieto, a pastor, started such activities in low-income communities. Four years ago, he and his...
Jeon Jung-kook, better known as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is the youngest member of BTS which has adoring fans from around the world. But aside from his singing and dancing skills, Jungkook also has another talent that earned him the moniker “chicken...
Throughout the day, there are some instances when we feel a little low on energy or hear our stomachs growling for a little more sustenance. To fulfill the need to munch on something and get a much-needed energy boost, we tend to snack. Among the many snack options available, peanuts are a...
Award-winning chef and agriculture advocate Louise Mabulo is one of the people who recently spoke up against Israeli vlogger Nuseir Yassin, popularly known as Nas Daily, and how he has been exploiting Philippine culture for clickable content but without showing the proper respect towards the...
