The Philippines has a rich culinary heritage that deserves to be preserved and recognized in the international scene. However, today, many aspects of Filipino cuisine and culture are disappearing and are no longer practiced or consumed. In order to keep them, identifying and understanding food and...
Photo by Xavier von Erlach from Unsplash. Some thieves in the Netherlands pulled off a heist that could see them pocketing $23,000. Their target: cheese. Gerda van Dorp, a cheese farmer from the town of Fijnaart woke on March 29, 2022 to discover her cheese storage almost emptied out. What required...
These places are just dream destinations, at least for now Japan has a beautiful new website launched just last month, March 2022, that trains the spotlight on the country’s rich heritage, beckoning readers to witness the best of “cultural” Japan. The interactive, glossy site takes readers on...
Maye Araneta Gutierrez is the owner of Edible Blooms by Maye. People came up with all sorts of innovations during the COVID-19 pandemic. What could have been a complete tragedy was turned into business opportunities by some. Maye Araneta Gutierrez is one such person. Though she initially had her...
It can be recalled that in 2020, Horacio “Howie” Severino shared his experience as Covid-19 patient 2828. In his recovery, the journalist and Covid-19 survivor has found company and respite in plants. Since he was discharged from the hospital, Severino has been spending most of his days...
The first greenhouse in Granja Jordana is built beside the game cock farm of Martin Jordana’s father. (Jerome Sagcal) Before venturing into farming, Martin Jordana and his family knew nothing about agriculture. Martin and his siblings grew up in Las Piñas, so they were not exposed to farm life....
There are numerous legends surrounding the origin of rice in the Philippines. One such legend comes from the Ibaloi people, who are one of indigenous ethnic groups that make up the Igorots of the Cordillera region. This legend not only depicts the origin of rice, but also touches on the creation of...
In the Philippines, the consumption of rabbit meat is still in its infancy. When the idea of eating rabbit meat is introduced, some folks still get taken aback, despite the animal’s long history as livestock and the health benefits of its meat. For this reason, both the public and private sectors...
Communication and logistics are but two of the many challenges faced in the Philippine agriculture industry, and never has it been more apparent than during the early days of the pandemic. When the country shut down to necessarily contain COVID-19 in March 2020, borders were closed, making the...
It’s summer, and that means time to celebrate greenery once again. What makes this year extra special is that the world is emerging from a global pandemic, and are seeing everything with fresh eyes and a renewed sense of gratitude. Arid and Aroids, in cooperation with Newport Mall at Resorts...
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns necessary to halt its spread has laid bare the lack of support in various sectors of society. This was most evident in marginalized sectors, particularly the urban poor. Because of this, a group of concerned citizens, including food justice...
The city of Sacramento, California redeployed sheep and goats for fire-fighting duty. Photo by Pavel Bondarenko from Pexels Though these animals will not be rescuing people from collapsing buildings, their job is equally important. As part of Sacramento’s firefighting crew, these animals will be...
