In the third quarter of 2019, the Philippines confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in Rizal Province. More than a year later, over 400,000 hogs have been culled, thousands of barangays have been infected, and at least P56 billion in losses were declared in the local hog industry...
Mothers only want the best life for their children. In the case of Lilibeth Belito-Beduya, InPhase EcoFarm co-owner, seeking a stable source of income is one of her tools to express love and support to her firstborn who’s about to enter college. “I realized that my income as an...
Owing to the cost, distance, and impracticality of buying herbs in the market, poet and novelist Jinque R. Dolojan, 32, decided to establish an herb nursery. By planting, you are not only feeding tummies but also your souls, Jinque R. Dolojan said. To purchase vegetables and other food supplies,...
Bougainvillea is an ornamental plant that is popular because of its vibrant colors and its adaptability to extreme conditions. Its strikingly colorful bracts or foliage are sometimes mistaken for flowers. Bougainvillea is one of the most recognized ornamentals in the Philippines. They usually bloom...
The education system is one of the sectors that had to make huge adjustments since the pandemic has put the world to a halt. For some people in the same field, this means losing opportunities and breaking routines built during the pre-pandemic times. This is a familiar situation for Marcelo...
Celebrating arts month in the most interesting of times QUEEN OF ARTS NAM 2021 officially opened with a short program involving arts ambassador Catriona Gray, NCCA chairman Nick Lizaso, and other NCCA executives at the Metropolitan Theater British philosopher Bertrand Russell once said that...
In a mountainous barangay in Cebu City, N Blessing Farm, a 1.1-hectare integrated farm, can be found. Lettuce is grown as the farm’s main crop along with other vegetables, chili, root crops, and fruit-bearing trees. It is also home to farm animals including livestock and poultry. In an interview...
Found in the Queen City of the South, N Blessing Farm was established by the family's patriarch, Nilo Bantilan, in 2018 after his retirement as a corporate executive in a major telecommunications company. He works hand in hand with his whole family in his agricultural endeavors, including his son,...
Stereotypes and negative connotations in farming sometimes hamper possibilities for Philippine agriculture. Perhaps this is also why many Filipinos, particularly the younger generations, hesitate to pursue farming as a profession. Thankfully, there are still some who still prefer pursuing an...
Organic is often used interchangeably with other concepts and terms like ‘natural farming,’ making it confusing for consumers to identify the food that they are getting. To distinguish which food is clean, fair, certified, and safe in the market, one must know what organic means. ...
Corn plants are typically grown in the fields. They are planted in rows that are usually two to three feet away from each other. But in the case of Nicole Obligacion, an urban gardener from Pasig, she grows them in raised beds on her balcony. Despite sounding like a challenge, Obligacion was able...
Antonio Go Corado, M.D., 58, a general practitioner, has been fascinated with ornamental plants for three decades. However, when he discovered his love for photography, he left his ornamentals unattended for a while. Since the community quarantine has been imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19,...
