The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have committed to strengthening the country’s tourism industry by ensuring a stable and affordable supply of local agricultural products that reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and meet growing visitor demand. DOT...
K-pop artist Lim Youngmin, who left boy band AB6IX after figuring in a drunk driving incident, was discharged from the military. He wrote a letter upon his completion of his military service on May 2 and apologized for the drunk driving incident. Lim Youngmin (Instagram) “Neither too slow nor too...
Photo from news.cgtn.com LONDON, United Kingdom -- Scientists have identified a "persistent" COVID variant in the United States which emerged after two different strains of the virus combined to share characteristics, The Independent newspaper has reported. After analyzing the genetic make-up of a...
Nearly three years after their disbandment, can K-pop boy band Wanna One make a reunion a reality? Fans in South Korea and other countries felt excited when it was announced that Wanna One members are discussing a possible reunion. Wanna One held their “One: The World” concert on Sept. 1, 2018...
One clear sign that we look for when buying vegetables is a vibrant green shade that lets us measure its freshness. But that telltale sign isn’t always what it seems. There are some instances when vendors add synthetic colors like malachite green and a wax coating to make vegetables appear...
In botany, a produce is considered fruit when it contains seeds, while it is a vegetable if it is a plant part such as roots, leaves, and stems. Following this definition means that apples, squash, and tomatoes are fruits, while potatoes are vegetables. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay. But...
Farmers' Produce at SM Aura A joint initiative of SM Supermalls, the Department of Agriculture, Kadiwa, and Resto.PH, the now-annual Farmers’ Produce moves to SM Aura this weekend, running for two consecutive weekends (and returning mid-July). If you missed it at The Podium, you better find time...
Life is better at the farm PALAWAN PRINCESS Michelle Tiotangco at the farm We all thought that the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and all the other lockdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic will last only for a few months. And now, more than a year later, we are still forced to stay in our...
Who doesn't love fresh produce? SM Supermalls just made mall trips even better with their Farmers' Produce organic market caravan. Not only do they offer vegetables and fruits, there are kiosks that sell farm-to-table food products for people to eat on the spot or even bring home for the whole...
A Korean appeals court has named K-pop boy bands NU’EST’s Baekho and UP10TION’s Lee Jin-hyuk as among the 12 victims of vote rigging by producers of the popular Korean survival audition TV show “Produce 101.” During a hearing on Nov. 18, the Seoul High Court affirmed the sentences of...
After over six months of being in quarantine ensued by COVID-19, more and more individuals are itching to immerse themselves in nature. And to cope with the current situation, they look for alternative ways to be surrounded by nature and greens even inside their homes. In celebration of mental...
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine government wants to see an increase in the country's output for okra and edmame, following the recent shipment of these agricultural commodities to Japan. A statement from the Department of Agriculture (DA) showed a private company, Jelfarm Fresh...
