As part of Manila 's expanded efforts to support farmers and businesses in Mindanao, the city government launched the Mindanao Fruits and Food Festival on Friday, Oct. 10, to showcase the region 's diverse products and delicacies to residents of Metro Manila. Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno"...
As President Marcos takes pride in the improvement of Filipino cuisine ranking in the world, he shares what Pinoy street food he loves the most—the balut or incubated duck egg. (Screenshot from BBM Vlog 259) In his BBM Vlog 259: “Chibog,” the President let Filipinos know what...
(Julia Volk/Pexels) Fruits are not only delicious and nutritious, but also visually appealing. However, if you've ever noticed bruises or darkening on your favorite fruits, you might wonder what causes it and how to prevent it. Fruits are living organisms that continue to undergo biochemical...
Cecid fly damage on mango fruits. (Judgefloro/Wikimedia Commons) The cecid fly (*Procantarinia spp*.), is a significant pest that affects mango trees in the Philippines. The cecid fly belongs to the Cecidomyiidae family and is commonly referred to as mango midge, leaf gall midge, gall fly, or mango...
Efficient mango farming is essential for maximizing yields and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. Enrico Batungbacal, owner of Batungbacal farm and one of the mango producers in Zambales, has made substantial investments in revolutionizing traditional mango farming methods. Through...
Blooming cucumber flower (Ilona Ilyés /Pixabay) When it comes to growing fruits and vegetables, witnessing a bountiful harvest is the ultimate goal for every gardener or farmer. However, there are instances when certain plants fail to bear fruits, even if they are flowering. This phenomenon,...
Bananas are classified as climacteric fruits, as they produce ethylene gas during the ripening process which triggers the fruit to ripen even after it has been harvested. (Yoendry Prieto/Pexels) There are several reasons why someone might want to hasten the ripening process of fruits or vegetables....
Giemel Ayap is a coconut farmer and coconut seedling trader from Tiaong, Quezon. Ayap's journey to becoming a coconut farmer and seedling trader began with his previous experiences as an eggplant farmer and a swine and poultry raiser. In 2017, he was able to secure a contract farming job in Korea,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is now preparing for the country's $2.09-billion fruit export to China, which primarily includes durian and other tropical fruits. Durian (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) During the recent state visit to China, the protocols for “phytosanitary requirements for the...
Here are some crops that are abundant in August. Avocado ( Persea americana ) Avocado, sometimes known as 'alligator pear,' has a long fruiting season in the Philippines, lasting from May to September. However, in some areas, its peak season is from January to March. The avocado is one of the...
Roy Maulawin holds freshly harvested ibuli fruits. (Gilbert Obias) Theresita Payumo, a resident of Pakil, Laguna, recalled how her grandfather used to sell native “chestnuts” called ibuli (Cubilia cubili) when she was younger. They sold ibuli in sacks to a Chinese man who resold the fruits to...
By Julius Barcelona The common name “fruit fly” is very widely used for a number of different flies under the taxonomic order of flies: Diptera. In general, what is known as the “common fruit fly” are species under the family Drosophilidae: Drosophilidae melanogaster . The common...
