NEW YORK (AFP) -- Victor Wembanyama dismissed the soaring hype swirling around him on Wednesday as he prepares to become the most sought-after No.1 pick in the NBA draft since LeBron James. *French basketball player Victor Wembanyama speaks during a press event ahead of the NBA draft, in New York...
Marchefren Umali, a resident of Ragay, Camarines Sur, comes from a family of farmers. After graduating with an engineering degree in 2020, Marchefren realized that his heart still lay in agriculture. He is now the owner of the Umali Family Dragon Fruit Farm. Marchefren Umali, owner of Umali Family...
Adonis Reyes with freshly harvested brown eggs. (Adonis Reyes) Adonis Reyes is a 27-year-old farmer from Camiling, Tarlac. Originally an elementary school teacher, he recognized the untapped business potential in agriculture, leading him to establish his own agribusiness. In this article, we will...
By James Sam It’s Father’s Day weekend and the countless ways we can celebrate our dads take center stage. From fathers fond of fashion, to the sporty and active, to the tech enthusiasts, SM Supermalls covers all the bases for the celebration of your dad on his special day. GAMER DAD Save...
Adonis Reyes, a 27-year-old farmer from Camiling, Tarlac, currently works as an elementary teacher at Mariano Ponce Elementary. Despite enjoying teaching, he questioned whether it would be his lifelong profession. When the pandemic struck, he found himself staying in his province and reflecting on...
ONE FOR THE ROAD The last time I saw my dad, he had just been diagnosed with a malignant tumor. Thankfully, I was able to fly over to England immediately and spend a little time with him. When it came time for me to leave, he insisted on driving me to the airport just so we could spend some extra...
By JAMES TABABA The recently held event, "Technology to People, Coco-usapan: Hybrids Tungo sa Masaganang Niyugan," took place at the Hive Hotel Convention Center in Quezon City on June 9. The program aimed to showcase the efforts and achievements of the Coconut Hybridization Program, a key...
Mojca-Peter/Pixabay By JAMES TABABA The use of seeds is the most common way of propagating crops. However, some seeds have hard seed coats that pose challenges to their germination. Nature has equipped certain seeds with hard coats as a protective mechanism. These coats act as a shield,...
Joshua Hoehne/Unsplash Most people often wonder how to make the most of their organic kitchen waste. After all, what could be better than recycling and using it to nourish plants? Organic kitchen waste refers to biodegradable materials such as fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells,...
(Suman Maharjan/Pixabay) The rainy season in the Philippines brings numerous challenges for livestock owners, particularly in terms of parasite infestation. Parasitic worms pose a significant threat to the health and productivity of sheep, goats, and cattle, leading to reduced growth rates, poor...
Recognizing the crucial role of agriculture in sustaining communities amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic, Juven Dela Cruz and his family focused their attention towards this sector, particularly in dairy farming. Juven, a former OFW in the field of IT, is now the co-owner and general...
After [ Erwan Heussaff's victory ](https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/5/erwan-heussaff-brings-home-a-james-beard-media-award) at the 2023 James Beard Media Awards, the foundation now names the champions of its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards, which include three Filipino chefs. Winning the Best Chef:...
