This is part of a series of profiles on a new generation of leaders, thinkers, creators, innovators, and trailblazers across many fields in the country. The list is drawn under the theme “What’s Now, What’s New, What’s Next” in celebration of Manila Bulletin’s 121st anniversary as an...
Over the past year, gardening has become a popular hobby for people from all walks of life. One underlying factor is the community quarantine that’s kept everyone indoors for their safety against the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from the increased numbers in plant purchases, the gardening trend...
Gardening offers an opportunity for people to grow a variety of plants that they can enjoy looking at, eat, and even earn from. One example of a plant that’s eye-catching, edible, and has a good potential for income is the blue ternate. Blue ternate ( Clitoria ternatea ), also known as...
When engaging in business, it pays to have a competitive edge or unique selling point to be able to rise above competitors in the market. These advantages can come in different forms such as products, services, and technology. E-Primate, an aquaculture company that engages in tilapia grow-out...
Life is full of surprises and sometimes takes unexpected turns. There are some instances when we pursue a particular thing only to have our attention and interest shift to another. Although some say that it’s best to finish what we started, there’s no harm in going down a different path,...
Composting is the process of breaking down natural materials to release their nutrients which can be used for improving soil quality and helping plants grow healthily. Not only does it improve the yield and quality of agricultural crops and other plants, but composting also helps in reducing...
Herbs play a big role in the culinary scene since it enhances the flavor and aroma of any dish. For agripreneurs, herbs open a plethora of business opportunities as these can be sold fresh or value-added into other products for extra income. Realizing the value of herbs, Joshua and Joanna...
Begonias are one of the most popular and highly cultivated house plants today. These are native to tropical regions around the world such as Central and South America, Asia, and Africa. Planted either as indoor or outdoor plants, these are known for their leaf forms and blooms that vary for each...
Due to health reasons and environmental awareness, consumers prefer products that are naturally grown as well as free from chemical inputs such as commercial pesticides and fertilizers. As a result, farmers and gardeners shifted to using natural inputs that are made from ingredients found in...
At 44-years-old, Edwin Lindo, a warehouse assistant at the Waitrose Regional Distribution Centre in the United Kingdom, has always dreamt of retiring at 55-years-old in his hometown of Davao City. With roughly 11 years to go, Lindo is halfway through realizing his dream. “To do that, I need to...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Edwin Lindo, 44, is a warehouse assistant at the Waitrose Regional Distribution Centre in the United Kingdom. His goal in life is to retire at the age of 55 without having to work for a company so he can best enjoy his life before he gets old. To make his...
During the last few months of 2020, the Philippines experienced consecutive storm surges which negatively affected Filipinos from all over the country. Farmers also felt the impact of the calamities as they faced significant losses and damages to their crops. But other than the farmers and many...
