To establish a certified farm school is a dream for many local farmers. This can be made possible through applying for a Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) certification in the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI). An ATI-accredited LSA is a venue where students and aspiring farmers or learning...
Huni Farm is a 3.5-hectare agricultural land in Barangay Wangan, Calinan, Davao City that is filled with naturally-grown farm animals and crops. It is an organic farm certified by the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Davao City. Read an article about how the Participatory Guarantee...
‘This prestigious award is given to person who has given their utmost services to promote and develop the industry here and abroad.’ Javier Hernandez, Krizette Laureta Chu, Shalimar Hofer Tamano, Mary Ann Reyes, Singh Preet Inder, and Gov. Gwen Garcia The Rotary Club of Manila (RCM), first in...
Found in the Philippines’ food basket, Bukidnon is one of the major producers of corn, rice, and pineapple in the country. It also has the largest share in Northern Mindanao’s total corn production. Besides its rich agricultural contribution, the province also boasts delicacies like...
There are numerous species of orchids endemic to the Philippines, many of which have gained global recognition. One of the popular orchid genera is vanda orchids. Vandas are categorized into three types depending on their leaves: strap leaf, terete, and semi-terete. A widely recognized vanda...
Rodelio B. Pasion, Ph.D., 42, Master Teacher I and Senior High School Track Head in Tungao National High School, is also a longtime ornamental grower. Being raised on a farm, Pasion has developed an affinity for flowering plants. He has grown several ornamentals in his backyard as a teenager....
Society always taught us not to give up. But sometimes, giving up something important allows one to move forward and find their own happiness. Such is the case of Helen Joy Icogo Cejar, 57, a full-time agripreneur in Davao Del Sur. In 2017, Cejar decided to close her school supply store to...
Women play a pivotal role in agriculture. Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that 43 percent of the global workforce in agriculture are women. In the Philippines, it is evident that there is increasing participation of women not only in agriculture, but also in other...
MEET THE NEW PUBLISHER AT THE MANILA BULLETIN Sec. Sonny Coloma The board and management of Manila Bulletin Corporation are pleased to announce the appointment of executive vice president Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. as publisher of the Manila Bulletin effective May 1, 2021, replacing Dr....
Collecting rainwater and reusing household water are beneficial to gardeners as this can reduce water consumption, especially during summer. Here are ways on how you can store more water for your garden: Water butts A water butt is a large container used for the collection of rainwater from the...
Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, is one of the many people who have chosen to leave their career to be full-time gardeners. Without having a large space, Bustamante took the big leap after finding a new purpose not only in gardening, but also in sharing his personal garden...
It is true that you can save a lot from growing your own food. Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, can attest to this since he used to be reliant on markets for food, but is now an urban grower himself. Bustamante started growing vegetables after he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...
