The establishment of the initial community pantry in Maginhawa St., Quezon City has inspired hundreds of individuals to imitate the initiative. A community pantry is a community-led stall enabling the public to give or receive goods for free. In celebration of Earth Day this 2021, the...
Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, is one of the many people who have chosen to leave their career to be full-time gardeners. Without having a large space, Bustamante took the big leap after finding a new purpose not only in gardening, but also in sharing his personal garden...
It is true that you can save a lot from growing your own food. Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, can attest to this since he used to be reliant on markets for food, but is now an urban grower himself. Bustamante started growing vegetables after he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...
Moringa or malunggay has been a backyard garden staple in many Filipino homes because of its nutritional benefits and adaptability to local conditions. In celebration of Filipino Food Month this April, an online series of talks called the “Philippines on a Plate”, tackles different crops...
Aside from battling the existing health crisis, millions of Filipinos continue to suffer from hunger and food insecurity caused by increasing food prices and unemployment rates. Despite all the hardships brought about by the pandemic, Filipinos do not forget to spread acts of kindness. The latest...
“If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener,” says Kenneth Joy Fuentes Gonzales, 43, an employee at the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) of Norala, South Cotabato. Aside from being employed, part of Gonzales’s daily routine is tending to her garden. ...
As the pandemic forces many businesses to shift online, many consumers also resort to buying their essentials digitally. The web serves as an open area that many enterprises can use and benefit from. Online freedom also allows the public to easily express their opinions, reviews, and support...
Although there has been an increase in grape and strawberry production in the country, it is not yet as widespread as it could be in urban areas. A gardener in Antipolo, Rizal does not only grow the common crops, but he also cultivates grapes and strawberries in his residence. ...
Constancio E. Estuye Jr., 60, a chief marine engineer in a foreign vessel, also grows grapes and strawberries in the city. His 162 sqm garden in Antipolo, Rizal is home to several varieties of grapes, strawberries, and other fruit-bearing trees and crops. He also has a separate 885 sqm...
To live on a farm away from the hustle and bustle of the city is a dream for many Filipinos. One can choose to relax, and at the same time, stay productive for a steady income and growth even after retirement. Here are stories of individuals who have not only found a new means of support, but...
The several months of isolation due to the health crisis has resulted in an increasing number of budding home gardeners. Gardening, for some, serves as a coping mechanism and stress reliever, while for others, it is a source of income that tides them over amid the difficulties that the pandemic has...
In Bauang, La Union, you’ll find Climasenrose Grape Farm, a 3000sqm grapes farm owned by Rosendo Calica, 73, who has been into grape farming since the ‘80s. Over the years, he has extended and shared this love for farming with his three children: Clifford Calica, 44, full-time farmer, Rosemarie...
