In the Philippines, bougainvillea, locally known as bugambilia or bougies, is one of the more popular ornamental plants in the country, as it is commonly seen in public areas. It is known for the captivating colors of its bracts (specialized leaves that surround the true flowers of bougies) and for...
In part 1 , Mary Ann Cogollo, a farmer from Iloilo, shares about how her 30-year gardening story began and evolved. Here, she talks about the hurdles she had to face that molded her for who she is today. Trials behind the triumphs At the back of her success is an unsteady, challenging...
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the fruit of your hard work, especially after long years of failing and learning. Mary Ann Cogollo, 57, faced a lot of hurdles before she successfully developed her flower farm that has multiplied into three separate sites. Out of a love for plants...
After Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danilo Delapuz Lim informed Film Development Council of the Philippines Chair Liza Dino in a letter dated July 21 that they have withdrawn her appointment as member of the Executive Committee of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF),...
Marriott Manila is bringing back its prime steaks and something French for an added treat. Guided by the brand’s strong Commitment to Clean and with strict compliance with government protocols, Marriott Manila’s steak restaurant Cru Steakhouse is ready to welcome guests again. Feel the...
If you’re looking to satisfy your inner plantita , check these online plant shops accessible from the comfort of your own home Time spent at home during quarantine has made people realize just how important touches of nature are inside a living space. Whether that’s having a backyard full of...
Growing food in urban areas has become a rising trend not just because it's a good way to save or earn money but most importantly, more people want to be self-sufficient amid the crisis. In part 1 , Rosalie Joven, resource speaker on the webinar 'Basics to Urban Gardening', has imparted the...
Aside from discovering a new hobby and earning a profit, many people now practice urban gardening to survive and to secure their food at home amid the community quarantine. Urban gardening is a process of producing food or cultivating any varieties of plants in or around urban areas. “There is no...
The DOST-funded GenAmplify test kit. Photo courtesy of Department of Science and Technology After being recalled over “minor defects” in May, the country’s first locally developed test kit for Covid-19 is now ready for commercial use. The Department of Health made the announcement...
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo In a virtual conference, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo did not gloss over the fact that the entertainment industry is reeling from the effects of the pandemic. “We are considered and categorized as high risk because our work involves mass gathering and interaction with an...
Dancing without a stage Ballet Manila principal dancer Jasmine Pia Dames . Photo by Sean Pelegrin We have found that working from home, even when home is a studio apartment, is mostly doable. Working out from home, though? That’s another matter, especially for ballet dancers. “In this new...
Unmute your mics and enable your cameras as ‘Best of Comedy Manila,’ a showcase of award-winning and outstanding Filipino comedians, debuts online A few months ago, local comedian Red Ollero was perturbed by the state of comedy in the country, as the pandemic Covid-19 entered our lives and...
