Accidents always catch us by surprise. There are some instances when it brings negative results, but there are some moments when accidents can lead to good experiences. This is exactly what happened to Francis Eric Tam, 42, and his French partner, Jean Michel. By pure coincidence, the pair was...
Sitio San Roque, located in Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa, North Triangle, Quezon City, is a public property owned by the National Housing Authority (NHA) and is considered an urban poor community that has a population of 100,000 spread throughout its 256 hectares. During the height of the COVID-19...
Farming doesn’t always require a degree in the same field. At most, it requires the passion for growing plants and caring for livestock, as well as the patience and determination to see it all through. Gabby Retuya, 38, from Alcala, Pangasinan is one example of how farming can be for everyone...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao For 2021, the plant to have is the prayer plant or Calatheas ( Maranta leuconeura ). It got its name from its characteristic of folding its leaves upwards during the night as if it was praying or mimicking the action of raising hands to receive blessings from...
Every year, people curate a series of lucky or trendy items based on different beliefs. With no way of knowing what’s in store for us, hoping for a little luck by going with trends may just make things a little easier to bear since it may serve as a guide on what we can do to face the days...
Flower bouquets are among the top gift ideas on Valentine’s Day. They’re pretty, can fit any budget, and the wide selection of flowers can easily convey the message of love and adoration from one person to the other. Over the years, bouquets became more creative as they added more...
In our present world, the preservation of the environment continues to be a pressing issue as it still feels the negative impact of human activities and extravagance. Among the environmental concerns that are being discussed today is food waste. All over the world, one-third of the food...
Since 1992, Four Jewels Aquafarm in Banga, South Cotabato has been in the business of producing food such as fish, livestock, fruits, root crops, corn, and rice. “It started as a means for us to survive poverty but later on, we found that agriculture can be a stable source of income if you...
Four Jewels Aquafarm is a family aquafarm in Banga, South Cotabato that engages in freshwater fish production. It has also been in the business of caring for livestock and growing fruits, root crops, corn, and rice. ( Read about the farming operations of Four Jewels Aquafarm here. ) It was...
Several studies have noted how gardening has several health benefits that affect both the physical and mental well-being of those who engage in the activity. There are even reports on how gardening can help medical patients heal faster or feel less stressed about their afflictions. Evangeline...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Free-range farming is a farming approach where poultry and livestock are free from cages and are allowed to roam free in a secure area that also has a foraging area where they can get food for additional nutrition. Compared to conventional farming, this...
When raising poultry, one option on raising them is by allowing them to thrive in natural conditions where they can roam and forage in a secure area. This is called free-range farming. In comparison to conventional farming, several foreign studies note that animals raised in free-range...
