It appeared laughable at first. The one-meter physical distancing enforced in public transport would soon be “minimized” from 0.75 meters to 0.5 meters to ultimately, 0.3 meters after a few weeks. Should I now bring a tape measure aside from a face mask and face shield? The government, however,...
The crisis that COVID-19 has brought to the world has made more individuals see the importance of nature and environment. But this is not a new trend. Many people have already realized the joys of tending plants and growing their own food even before the global health emergency has occurred....
It is a program filled with good intentions, but are we and our provinces ready? Out of the many proposals to survive the coming new normal, balik probinsya , translated literally as “return to the provinces,” was one of the solutions presented to finally decongest Metro Manila. It seemed like...
Growing food in urban areas has become a rising trend not just because it's a good way to save or earn money but most importantly, more people want to be self-sufficient amid the crisis. In part 1 , Rosalie Joven, resource speaker on the webinar 'Basics to Urban Gardening', has imparted the...
It is widely known that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than just the health of people everywhere. It also put economies on hold and threatened the livelihood of many in order to minimize the risk of getting infected. All this has also left an impact on the people’s mental health,...
There’s more to gardening than just a means to grow food and create a greener environment. It can also be a great way for people to learn new skills and bond with others in the presence of nature. In Quezon City, a housewife sees gardening as an opportunity to spend time with her two kids and...
