By ANTONIO G. PAPA, Ph.D. At present, there are available scholarship programs and financial assistance being provided by the government and other entities that support graduate studies either in the Philippines or abroad. The graduate scholarships and financial assistance are provided by the...
Huni Farm is a 3.5-hectare agricultural land in Barangay Wangan, Calinan, Davao City that is filled with naturally-grown farm animals and crops. It is an organic farm certified by the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Davao City. Read an article about how the Participatory Guarantee...
Found in the Philippines’ food basket, Bukidnon is one of the major producers of corn, rice, and pineapple in the country. It also has the largest share in Northern Mindanao’s total corn production. Besides its rich agricultural contribution, the province also boasts delicacies like...
Rice is one of the world’s most important crops, with at least three billion people relying on it worldwide. According to the Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (FAO), as of 2018-2019, the Philippines ranked eight in the top rice producing countries in the world, producing...
By ANTONIO G. PAPA, Ph.D. In the Philippine setting, the children of the marginal farmers and subsistence fishermen are often in a disadvantaged situation as far as education is concerned. Usually, the children from the farming and fishing communities do not want to duplicate their parents’...
There are numerous species of orchids endemic to the Philippines, many of which have gained global recognition. One of the popular orchid genera is vanda orchids. Vandas are categorized into three types depending on their leaves: strap leaf, terete, and semi-terete. A widely recognized vanda...
Rodelio B. Pasion, Ph.D., 42, Master Teacher I and Senior High School Track Head in Tungao National High School, is also a longtime ornamental grower. Being raised on a farm, Pasion has developed an affinity for flowering plants. He has grown several ornamentals in his backyard as a teenager....
Society always taught us not to give up. But sometimes, giving up something important allows one to move forward and find their own happiness. Such is the case of Helen Joy Icogo Cejar, 57, a full-time agripreneur in Davao Del Sur. In 2017, Cejar decided to close her school supply store to...
Women play a pivotal role in agriculture. Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that 43 percent of the global workforce in agriculture are women. In the Philippines, it is evident that there is increasing participation of women not only in agriculture, but also in other...
Here is a list of crops that you can plant for the month of May and June. Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ) Lettuce is a high value crop that is mainly cultivated for its leafy parts. This is the main ingredient in salads and can be consumed either raw or cooked. There are numerous lettuce...
Pampanga is labeled the culinary capital of the Philippines for its delicious classic recipes and rich food culture. Sisig, bringhe or paella, and burong Kapampangan are some of the Kapampangan dishes that have not only marked the local culinary scene, but have also placed the country on the global...
Collecting rainwater and reusing household water are beneficial to gardeners as this can reduce water consumption, especially during summer. Here are ways on how you can store more water for your garden: Water butts A water butt is a large container used for the collection of rainwater from the...
