By Jenna V. Genio A new lipstick vine has been found in Tawi-Tawi by researchers from the Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI) and was recently published in the international botanical journal Phytotaxa with its official species name, Aeschynanthus rejieae . This is the...
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) and its member group Philippine Maize Federation Inc. (PMFI) asked the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to approve the construction of the First Border Inspection Facility or Agricultural Commodity Examination Area (ACEA) in Manila Port....
By Vina Medenilla In San Fernando City, La Union, a balcony located on the third level of a building is also a lush edible garden filled with fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants. On a balcony that measures 4 ft in width and 35 ft in length, different kinds of vegetables, medicinal plants,...
Livestock and poultry raisers expressed relief after the resolute of the long-drawn uncertainty of which agency and standards will regulate the registration and use of veterinary drugs and biologics. Last February 17, the DA issued Memorandum Circular No. 1 s. 2021 that clearly lays down the Bureau...
Goat meat is an underrated source of protein, even in a country that loves its kalderetang kambing. In Sibonga, Cebu, you’ll find a 580 square meter farm that serves as one of the community producers of goat meat. For Hassan Basanon, 35, a senior manager in a Business Processing Outsourcing...
The Philippines temporarily banned the importation of poultry products coming from the Russian Federation, which was recently hit by the dreaded bird flu or H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This was contained in Department of Agriculture’s (DA) memorandum order (MO) no. 17, which...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) wants its staff to become food self-sufficient and is even willing to convert certain spaces in its head office to small urban farms. In a statement, SMC said it is building its first urban farm within its head office complex in Ortigas to help build self-sufficiency...
The Department of Agriculture's (DA) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) officially lifted the 10th closed fishing season for sardines in the Zamboanga Peninsula. The closed fishing season is being implemented in accordance with Bureau Administrative Circular (BAC) No. 255 as a marine...
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) will request an additional budget from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to fulfill some of its deliverables under the Coco Levy Act or Republic Act (RA) 11524, including the task of providing health and medical protection to coconut farmers. In an...
Many Filipino households have been severely affected by the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis. The Pagkaliwagan family from Lucena City, Quezon Province is familiar with this situation. When the pandemic started affecting their livelihood, Jaquilyn Pagkaliwagan, 33, a former OFW in Taiwan, and...
Dr. Julius Ignatius Barreto Uy, 54, a dentist and plant hobbyist from Lanao Del Norte, grows approximately a thousand ornamental plants in his 600 sqm garden. His plant collection includes rare and common varieties of philodendron, Monstera, anthurium, and some orchids. Read more about how...
Some things developed in childhood never change. For Dr. Julius Ignatius Barreto Uy, 54, a dentist, passion for plants is something that has always been with him despite taking a different career that’s a bit far from what he originally wanted. Uy shares this passion with his Mom since he...
