by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Agriculture is an important sector in the Philippines and is considered one of the key drivers of the country's economy. According to a 2020 report from the World Bank, modernizing and transforming the country's agriculture sector is essential for achieving sustainable and...
Waste products have been and will always be part of every living organism's daily life. Livestock producers will always be dealing with ways to efficiently dispose of organic waste. However, for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) coalition founder Johannes Escudero, disposal facilities should not be the...
More than 1,900 insect species around the world are considered edible and consumed in countries in Central America, Asia, and Africa. Insects have long been grown for eating in Thailand and often served in street stalls. Throughout the years, edible insect consumption has gained popularity in...
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues in the world today. A recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlights its threatening impact on agriculture. In the 29th edition of UNEP's Foresight Brief, experts highlighted the alarming...
In Xiaohongshu, a lifestyle app commonly referred to as China's Instagram, thousands of posts bearing the hashtag “American farm style” have taken social media by storm. Photo by Tony Mucci/Pexels While imitating American life has been an evolving theme for many social media influencers...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Filipino Catholics mark the last nine days of the Christmas countdown with Simbang Gabi–consecutive votive masses in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Virgin Mary. From December 16 to 24, devotees from all walks of life make an effort to wake up every...
The increase in global fish consumption far outpaced the world's population growth in the past few decades, and is expected to continue doing so in the coming years. This growing demand for fish continues to challenge the notion of sustainability in the fisheries industry. Photo by Jimmy...
Air pollution is one of the most significant environmental risks to health, causing around four million premature deaths yearly, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In rural areas, crop residue burning is a common source of air pollution, despite imposed restrictions. According to...
A resolution expressing the House of Representatives' profound condolences to the family of the late former Batangas vice governor Richard “Ricky” Recto was adopted by the chamber on Wednesday night, Dec. 14. Former Batangas vice governor Ricky Recto (left) and Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto (Rep....
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Bayer, a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, celebrated its 60th year in the Philippines with the inauguration of its PhP 750-million Next Normal Office Concept (NNOC)-based office in McKinley Hill Cyberpark, Taguig City, last November 24, 2022. Photo...
Minecraft has fascinated a lot of gamers with its sandbox-type gaming format ever since it was first released by Mojang Studios in 2011. The game offers a variety of tools and environment modes that give players a chance to collaborate with millions of other gamers around the world. Image...
The advent of technology is not just improving farming methods, but also helping in spreading the word about the wonders of agriculture. Some farmers are finding a new way to get paid for doing what they love by sharing their day-to-day lives on the farm on Youtube. This has helped them find more...
