Having been a victim of internet trolls and fake news since she assumed office, Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, July 18, welcomed Senate Resolution No. 768, which seeks to look into “state-funded trolls farms“ that spread misinformation. Vice President Leni Robredo (Federico Cruz/MANILA...
HONG KONG (AFP) - With their heads in the clouds and their hands in the soil, a group of office workers are busy harvesting the fruits of their labor on the roof of a Hong Kong skyscraper. Invisible to those below, a sprawling garden of radishes, carrots and rhubarb is flourishing at the top of the...
Agroforestry model farms have been established in community-based forest management areas in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) Region, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said he hopes that debates during the May 2022 national and local elections would be “more enlightened” following the death of former President Benigno Aquino III. In a virtual press forum, Drilon highlighted the need to address the problem of...
Many businesses have shifted online, which makes establishing a social media presence highly beneficial. Having a physical store is also currently a disadvantage due to the health risks and other consequences ensued by the COVID-19 crisis. There are different types of social media with...
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has completed an irrigation project in Nueva Ecija that could irrigate more than 700 hectares of farmlands and benefit more than 200 families who make a living through farming. In a statement, NIA said that despite the prevalence of the COVID-19...
Houseplants have once again been gaining prominence in recent years. Many city dwellers engage in gardening to ease their stress amid the pandemic. As idle home spaces turn to gardens, many ornamental growers are on the lookout for aroids that they can tend to during quarantine. An ornamental...
To live on a farm away from the hustle and bustle of the city is a dream for many Filipinos. One can choose to relax, and at the same time, stay productive for a steady income and growth even after retirement. Here are stories of individuals who have not only found a new means of support, but...
A must-try meal this Holy Week In her past vlogs, actress Bea Alonzo gave everyone a glimpse of her and her mother's 10-year-old farm in Zambales called Beati Firma. The lush, solar-powered property is filled with many agricultural wonders, from rice field to animal farm, that is sure to make...
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) has financed the expansion of Virginia Farms Inc. (VFI), a move that now helps the Cebu-based company sustain its production of hogs that are safe and free from African Swine Fever (ASF). A statement released on Thursday showed that VFI has availed...
In the Philippines, rabbits have mostly been nurtured as pets and not as meat sources. This may be one of the main reasons why many Filipinos still do not welcome the idea of consuming rabbits. With the escalating prices of pork and chicken products, it might be time to consider alternative meat...
To be happy, to be healthy, and to leave a legacy – these are the rationale of Miguel ‘Mike’ Pedroso, proprietor of Mike Pedroso Farms, behind his involvement in agriculture. Prior to farming, he worked as an assistant chemist and moved to various positions in the manufacturing industry for...
