Many agricultural areas in the Philippines are situated on slopes or steep terrain, which can pose challenges for farming. Sloping agricultural areas in the Philippines are particularly vulnerable to soil erosion and nutrient depletion, which can lead to reduced crop yields and lower soil...
Dr. Miguel David De Leon, a vitreoretinal surgeon and a field biologist, has been studying orchids, birds, and mammals for years, including the *Aerides lawrenceae* orchid. The nominate—or the original—species of *Aerides lawrenceae* is predominantly white and purple, with some green, but...
(icono/Pexels) Genetically modified (GM) crops or genetically modified organisms (GMO) have been developed and grown since the 1990s. They are created through the process of genetic engineering, where the DNA of an organism is modified to produce desirable traits. GM crops are created to increase...
Young farmers challenge awardees and DA-assisted MSMEs showcased their products. (*James Tababa*) After a temporary break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Food Expo is finally making its grand return. As the only all-Filipino food show in the country, it is expected to be one of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James said the Los Angeles Lakers cannot afford to make any mistakes when they face off against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in their blockbuster playoff series opener on Tuesday, May 2. *LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of Game...
NEW YORK (AFP) — James Harden scored a career playoff-high 45 points as the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to stun the Boston Celtics in game one of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Monday, May 1. *James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers takes a shot against...
Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco poses for a picture with his two boys. In the background is LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco and his two boys were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of LeBron James and the rest of the Los...
LOS ANGELES (AFP)--The Los Angeles Lakers punched their ticket to the NBA Western Conference semi-finals in emphatic style Friday, mauling the Memphis Grizzlies 125-85 to win their first-round series 4-2. *D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Santi Aldama of the Memphis...
(Diego San/Unsplash) The National Hog Convention and Trade Exhibit began with a promising start as global food and agriculture company Cargill presented the Animal Nutrition Summit, aimed at fostering knowledge and technology transfer for optimal farm production and better profitability. On April...
(Alicia Christin Gerald/Pexels) Microbial inoculants are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to chemical fertilizers for enhancing soil health and promoting plant growth. Microbial inoculants are an effective and sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers for enhancing soil health...
Gibberellin applications have been shown to increase fruit size, reduce cluster compactness, and improve fruit quality in grapes. (congerdesign/Pixabay) Plant growth hormones, also known as plant growth regulators, play an important role in the growth and development of plants. These hormones are...
Mango is regarded as the national fruit of the Philippines. (u _e5c/Pixabay) The mango is one of the most important fruit crops in the Philippines. In fact, it is regarded as our national fruit. Beloved by Filipinos, mango trees are usually planted in the backyard of households for their shade and...
