Know what it takes to transition into a plant predominant lifestyle without giving up the steak! HERBEVOROUS The interpretation of plant based diet is varies, but generally it focuses on healthful whole foods rather than processed We all know the infinite health benefits of consuming plant food...
Around 3,000 metric tons (MT) of imported onions have so far arrived in the country, the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) disclosed on Saturday, Jan. 28. Onions at a Quezon City supermarket (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview with the Manila Bulletin, BPI Information Section...
The first batch of the more than 21,000 metric tons of onions that the national government gave go-signal to be imported has arrived in the country, the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Red onions (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) In a “Laging Handa” briefing, BPI...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, exhorted the public and all concerned government agencies to continue supporting the local seed industry, saying it is the foundation of a productive agriculture. "Continuous production and development of seeds...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have started meeting to facilitate the sharing of electronic Phytosanitary Certificate (e-Phyto) with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The DA, through the Bureau of Plant Industry, said the move...
The Diocese of Balanga in Bataan reiterated its stand against the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) that will help augment the power supply in the country. Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In a pastoral letter, Bishop Ruperto C. Santos expressed...
Image by Jerry Phons /Pixabay Singapore is the smallest country in Southeast Asia. With only 1% of the land area dedicated to agriculture, the country imports 90% of its food from other countries. There is a challenge in food in food production because there is only limited agricultural land to...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, January 11 urged the government to delay its plans to import around 22,000 metric tons of onions saying it may be best for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to first observe the harvest of local farmers next week before making any drastic moves. “It’s best...
We may not feel exhausted because our minds are strong. Chronic stress, however, will take its toll on our body. Each year, we have a list of New Year’s resolutions, don’t we? But let’s face it, how many from that list do we get to succeed in? What could be the reason behind our failure to...
PANAY Energy Development Corp. (PEDC), a subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), generates 314 megawatts of electricity at its power plant in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY – A major power company is eyeing to construct a solar power plant in Iloilo province as it gears to expand its...
Local onion farmers in at least eight provinces face a bleak Christmas if the government’s plan to import the crop coincides with December harvests, Senator Imee Marcos today said. Marcos, Senate committee on cooperatives chairman, explained that farmers in Regions 1 to 3 have said they are ready...
Senator Joseph Victor ‘’JV’’ Ejercito said today that the Philippines needs to reconsider the establishment of nuclear power in the country. ‘’We need to bring down cost of energy for our economy to be able to fully develop and at same time address the issue of climate change and global...