By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Inspiration comes from everywhere. Whether it’s as small as a bee or as large as a picturesque landscape, something or someone around us can capture our imagination as well as encourage us to do something we enjoy and benefit from. For Raymond Michael B....
Even though farming is perceived as a lowly job by many because of how meager the profit can be at times, it’s an honest vocation that has helped many augment their income and even pave the way to achieving their dreams. Such was the case for six sisters who managed to finish their studies...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to peg Quezon province as a new “powerhouse” when it comes to cacao production, launching a cacao facility there as well a local brand of chocolate developed within the province. Agriculture Secretary William Dar, together with Quezon Fourth District...
It's her grandmother’s beloved sweet potato pudding Actress and businesswoman Jennifer Garner drew inspiration from an old family recipe for her latest sweet potato blend that will give back to feed hungry children. In an Instagram live, the actress was joined by her mother Patricia Ann Garner,...
Growing up, Lodi Carbonilla, agripreneur and proprietor of King David Integrated Farm (KDIF), was accustomed to living around coconut plantations in Southern Leyte. After 10 years of working as an overseas Filipino worker in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Carbonilla decided to return to his...
The Philippines is no stranger when it comes to typhoons. Recently, the country experienced the effects of super typhoon Ulysses, internationally known as Goni, which caused millions of pesos in damage and greatly affected the lives of many Filipinos. Among those who felt the effects of the super...
Due to the geographical location of the Philippines, we experience extreme weather conditions that on a yearly basis leaves significant impacts on the livelihood of both farming and fishing communities. Every year, the Philippines is hit by an average of 20 typhoons, five of which are...
Editha Dacuycuy is the owner and manager of the REFMAD Farm in Paayas, Burgos, Ilocos Norte. She started the farm as a way to ease the condition of her special needs daughter, Kaye, but eventually, she promoted dragon fruit farming to the whole town of Burgos as well as other areas in Ilocos Norte....
As a parent, seeing your child in discomfort is one of the hardest things to bear. Parental instincts would kick in and emphasize the need to find a solution to ease the child’s condition, no matter what the cost. For the mother of a special needs child, Editha Dacuycuy, owner and manager...
The Philippines has exempted most of the farm produce, including rice, and some industrial products such as cement and auto parts from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to shield these domestic industries from the impact of the mega trade deal that opens 98.1 percent of the...
In part one of this story , husband and wife Rossinni and Jose Obligacion, proprietors of JoRoss Farm, shared how they established their farm despite having no background in agriculture, and how they managed to grow it into the thriving business that it is today. Here are the several farming tips...
Living in the city means convenience and other benefits, but it also entails bearing with traffic, noise, and pollution. For this reason, others may find urban life exhausting, making them yearn for a peaceful and healthy environment. This is exactly how Jose and Rossinni “Ross”...
