The heart is a universal symbol that is frequently used to show love, gratitude, and admiration. Whether it's Valentine’s Day or not, gift your loved ones (or yourself!) with heart-shaped house plants that they can look after and remind them of your love. Here are a few plants that you...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed teaches us a point in our endeavor to be saints: we always start small. To think of being a saint is indeed a lofty thought, but we can always start small. “Me? A saint?” is a self-defeatist attitude that we need to check....
Manila Water has deployed one of its mobile treatment plants (MTP) to Siargao to provide potable water to communities severely affected by super typhoon Odette. Manila Water volunteer-employees set-up the MTP near a water source in Siargao. MTP can process raw water -- river water, flood water,...
Many Filipinos are familiar with pandan ( Pandanus tectorius ) because it’s a key ingredient in a popular local dessert known as buko pandan. Pandan is also used in savory dishes as a garnish because it adds an alluring aroma. Some even add it to their rice to make it more aromatic and taste...
As the famous song goes, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Society is slowly preparing for the long-awaited holiday by putting up season-appropriate decorations, planning the Christmas Eve dinner, and gift-giving. Many people take gifting very seriously, sparing no expense and...
Climate change and stress caused by drought are some factors that can encourage plants to bloom ahead of their flowering period. A study found another reason that can play a role in this advanced growth: hungry bees. Bees with no other food sources speed up the plant’s flowering process so they...
Following government’s decision to lift the mandatory wearing of face shields, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles urged local government units to initiate their respective campaigns to ensure the proper disposal of the COVID-19 protection. Rizal Rep. Fidel Nograles Nograles suggested that...
The country’s medical experts and chemists have identified at least 10 medicinal plants that possess phytochemicals with potential anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) activities, and have immunomodulatory properties that may strengthen one’s immune system against...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Just the other week, Issa and I were having lunch at Mamou Rockwell, and if there was something she noticed, as we had elected to take one of the socially-distanced indoor tables – it was that while there were less people because of the...
Gardening, as opposed to how it is perceived, isn't only about plants, but it is also about the soil, insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. Plants are only the reward for the work applied. It may be frustrating if the goal is only to grow plants. One should try to sow seeds with the intent...
Text and images by Bonn Erasmo CHILD'S PLAY A kid, Simone, enjoys climbing the katmon tree to pick some fruits (Photo by the author, cover design by Jules Vivas) The Kinalin barrio farm can be accessed by taking a 15-minute ride on...
Pandemic proportions MASTER OF TRANSITORY SPACE Architect Jason Buensalido (Omar Villanueva for Buensalido Architects) The pandemic has definitely changed how we define living in a home. For Jason Buensalido, noted architect, “the home before was a place where you just lived after work and during...
