A popular houseplant right now is the calathea. They are grown for their distinct and attractive foliage that comes in many shapes, patterns, and sizes. Calathea varieties mostly require regular watering, humidity, and shade. Given that their demands are provided, anyone can propagate...
Owing to the cost, distance, and impracticality of buying herbs in the market, poet and novelist Jinque R. Dolojan, 32, decided to establish an herb nursery. By planting, you are not only feeding tummies but also your souls, Jinque R. Dolojan said. To purchase vegetables and other food supplies,...
By Liwliwa Malabed One realization from the pandemic is how interconnected our everyday life is with the vital work that our farmers do. Filipino families are learning how to be sustainable by growing their own vegetables in pots or for the lucky ones, in their backyards. Even in the tourism...
The global pandemic has forced life to a near standstill. Many businesses have been forced to close or switch to a more viable source of income. For Wilma T. Gaspili, affectionately known as "Ate Wammie" to friends, the temporary closure of her coffee shop Igorot’s Charm Cafe in Baguio City...
The education system is one of the sectors that had to make huge adjustments since the pandemic has put the world to a halt. For some people in the same field, this means losing opportunities and breaking routines built during the pre-pandemic times. This is a familiar situation for Marcelo...
As told to Yvette Tan Manay’s Farm is an integrated farm in San Miguel, Bohol that grows assorted crops and livestock and before the pandemic, also opened their farm to tourists. Read: Farming family turns Bohol coconut plantation into thriving integrated farm Jeanette Pinat, who runs the...
There’s a saying that goes, “the family that prays together stays together.” This can also be the same for the family who farms. Manay’s Farm is an integrated, diversified family farm located in Purok 7, Bayongan, San Miguel, Bohol. The property spans nine hectares, with about 75% given to...
This is part of a series reviewing local AV productions highlighting the best of Filipino creativity. For now, we take a look at the internationally awarded and shot-in-the-midst-of-quarantine boy love web series Gameboys GAMEBOYS Kokoy de Santos as Gavreel and Elijah Canlas as Cairo in the...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) allocated P161 million of agriculture interventions to rice farmers in Caraga region for CY 2021. DA 13 Regional Technical Director (RTD) for Operations Rebecca R. Atega said that the bulk of intervention for this year is dedicated to the non-Rice Competitiveness...
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR-7) has set aside over P79.1 million for livelihood projects and activities that were implemented under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program over the last three consecutive years that benefitted...
A total of 161 corn and coconut farmers from Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte received the cash and food assistance from the government. Under the government’s Cash and Food Subsidy to Marginal Farmers and Fisherfolk (CFSMFF) program, farm production of these corn and coconut farmers is expected...
A cooperative in Pinamungajan town, southern Cebu has partnered with a leading pork producer company to help its livelihood program become more sustainable. Composed of more than 100,000 members with 29 satellite offices in Cebu, the Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LMPC) inked a partnership with...
