In the first part , Lhea Mallillin, a full-time teacher and a weekend farmer, shared how her story in cultivating pineapple began and grew. Now, she shares some techniques that she got from planting to harvesting the golden fruit. Pineapple growing tips After two years of farming...
The environment and experiences that we are exposed to are commonly where our passion and interests rise from. For Lhea Mallillin, 38, a full-time teacher and a weekend farmer, love for agriculture is something that arose from her childhood experiences. “I grew up in a barangay where the major...
You would think that individuals with stable and good career paths would only stick to their jobs and would still feel safe enough not to worry about the nation or their family’s food security. It might be true for someone else, but this is not the case for this professional. A designer,...
Many people heavily rely on delivery services these days. And when we talk about reliability, one dedicated rider will exceed your expectations as he travels not only the roads, but apparently, the fields, too! On a video clip posted online, it showed a GrabFood rider in Davao City named Jovan...
In some families whose livelihood is farming, parent-farmers normally train or encourage their children to participate in farming activities at a young age. However, farming is not everyone’s choice. This farmer was an exception. A young farmer Jerick Javier Clerigo, 27, admits that he wasn't...
After 14 years of abandonment, a family-owned land in Pampanga was redeveloped by a couple as a way of giving honor to their late father. Tibby’s farm is an 11-hectare farm located in Angeles, Pampanga that aims to empower people through training them on natural farming for inclusive...
SURIGAO DEL NORTE – Due to the difficulty of searching for cardboard pizza boxes in town caused by community quarantine, a restaurant in Siargao island found a sustainable solution by creating their own pizza containers through the help of local Tangbo weavers. The creation of the boxes Rio,...
In part 1 , Mary Ann Cogollo, a farmer from Iloilo, shares about how her 30-year gardening story began and evolved. Here, she talks about the hurdles she had to face that molded her for who she is today. Trials behind the triumphs At the back of her success is an unsteady, challenging...
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the fruit of your hard work, especially after long years of failing and learning. Mary Ann Cogollo, 57, faced a lot of hurdles before she successfully developed her flower farm that has multiplied into three separate sites. Out of a love for plants...
Alaiza Malinao, a model and an official representative of Davao City for Miss Universe Pageant 2020, stands to raise awareness for Philippine agriculture and to promote farming in all types and forms. The beauty of farming Coming from a family of copra farmers, Malinao grew up seeing her...
Bretman Rock Sacayanan or Bretman Rock, a Hawaii-based Filipino beauty vlogger, is now a plant parent. This vlogger does not just provide beauty content through cosmetics, fashion, and body workouts, but he also shares the beauty of plants as he transforms his house into an indoor jungle. ...
Many people have been creatively using their time and resources to be productive and innovative during the quarantine period. However, taking necessary precautions must be done to ensure safety, especially amid the health crisis we’re currently facing. Tagani, a social enterprise that...
