It has been over a decade since Leonard Co, one of the Philippines’ most esteemed botanists, was fatally shot while conducting research and collecting seedlings of endangered trees in Kananga, Leyte. It was on November 15, 2010, when Co, along with forest ranger Sofronio Cortez and farmer Julius...
Inside the campus of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) in Miagao, Iloilo, a terrestrial orchid, Habenaria gibsonii var. foetida Blatt. & McCann, thrives. Researcher Maria Celia D. Malay found the flowering Habenaria gibsonii var. foetida plants while hiking on campus. This...
Many countries around the world continue to suffer from malnutrition, also known as “hidden hunger,” which causes massive human and economic costs. The most common nutrient deficiencies are zinc, vitamin A, and iron. Poverty is generally the root of this. As Covid-19 and climate change...
Rabbits are loved and conventionally cared for as companion animals. Unknown to many Filipinos, these adorable mammals are also farmed for their meat and valued for the health benefits they can provide to humans. Despite rabbit farming being legal and practiced in different parts of the world, a...
It goes without saying that the core of every delectable Filipino meal are the ingredients that provide each dish with distinct twists, flavors, and aromas. From appetizer to dessert, Filipino cuisine reflects the nation’s general penchant for sweets. While almost every ingredient is readily...
Family-owned lots are generally special to families for various reasons. Some prefer to keep their spaces private and personal, while others welcome visitors into them. The family that runs Anahaw Coconut Farm and Resort (ACFR) had initially kept their property for exclusive use before deciding to...
Culture can be expressed in many ways, whether through language, traditions, fashion, or food. And when we say food, it’s not just about the cooked meal on the table, but it can also mean how the ingredients are grown. A good illustration of this is the story of a Pinay nurse in California, USA....
Many K-pop idols lived completely different lives before making a name in the Korean entertainment industry. Some of them have always dreamed of becoming an artist, while others discovered their calling as a musician when the opportunity presented itself. The latter is true for the two members of...
Tilapia is the Philippines’ second-most important farmed fish, after bangus. It is also the most consumed fish in the Philippines, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The most predominant species in the country is Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus...
With the rising prices of commodities today, a thousand pesos can only go so far. Though in the case of a 21-year-old student, a thousand pesos led to the discovery of a new passion and the establishment of his first hydroponics venture. Armed with knowledge and background in business from...
For many years now, many Filipinos have been relying on goat husbandry for nutrition and income. Goats are characterized as the “poor man's cow” since they are less expensive than cows but can provide similar benefits. In a 2019 article in Agriculture Online, Central Luzon State...
A flourishing garden somewhere in Santa Maria, Bulacan is a product of a mother’s love for her family. Behind it is Jane Basug, 39, who has long been imbued with the farm life. Having been raised by her farmer parents and grandparents in Nueva Vizcaya exposed her to fresh produce and...
