ZAMBOANGA CITY – A 70-year-old farmer was shot dead after he was mistaken for a wild boar by a neighbor in Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday, Nov. 30. WILD BOAR (iStock) Major Shellamie Chang, Police Regional Office-9 information officer, identified the victim as Antonio Marquez...
House leaders have hailed President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s pro-farmer and agriculture stance amid his decision to reject the importation of 300,000 metric tons (MTs) of sugar into the country. Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (left) and Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga...
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....
LUNA, Apayao - A farmer died after the tricycle he was driving collided with a dump truck along the municipal road in Barangay Salvacion, Luna, Apayao, on Saturday afternoon, June 25. Photo via Zaldy Comanda The victim was identified as Lawrence Malag Duran, a farmer and resident of Barangay Swan,...
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...
It can be recalled that in 2020, Horacio “Howie” Severino shared his experience as Covid-19 patient 2828. In his recovery, the journalist and Covid-19 survivor has found company and respite in plants. Since he was discharged from the hospital, Severino has been spending most of his days...
BOGO CITY, Cebu—Forty year old Gertrudes Cuna is voting for Leni Robredo for the presidency in the upcoming elections because as a mother like her, the vice president knows the importance of education and understands the struggle of the poor. “Nararamdaman nya bilang (ka)isa kaming mga ina,...
"May the last man standing be a farmer." Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) This was how aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan concluded his attendance in the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) vice presidential debates Sunday, March 20. Pangilinan...
The Agriculture Training Institute in Northern Mindanao (ATI-NorMin) recently launched Bahandi-Batang Agricultural Extensionist (BAE). “Bahandi-Batang Agricultural Extensionist (BAE) is ATI-NorMin’s fifth corporate book, but it is the first book of its kind which heavily features its young...
Many Filipino families have a knack for food production. Farming skills and practices of old family members are passed down to younger generations by default. Adele Eisma Woodward is a 54-year-old Filipina who adopted her family's love for farming. Adele Woodward is all smiles with her long...
Agriculture is the primary livelihood of many families in the Philippines. However, with many local farmers already reaching middle age, the government continues to encourage Filipino youth to participate in agriculture. One young farmer that shares the same goal is Gwenneth R. Brillo, 24,...
This pandemic brought about a new way of dining. Nowadays, eating out literally means eating outside the restaurant. Smart customers now do their research on safety and health protocols before they go out to dine. If you are in search of an ideal outdoor dining setup, then head to the south...
