Erl Orenza is a former marketing executive who wanted to run a farm and ended up doing that and developing a successful line of chili products as well. Part 1 of this article chronicled how he started his farm in June 2017 and had a line of chili products by December of that year. Now, Orenza...
Erl Orenza has always wanted to retire on a farm. Three years ago, when he turned 41, he decided to turn that dream into reality. “I asked myself what I wanted to be doing when I got older, and I thought why not start doing that now?” he says in Taglish. At the time of his realization and...
In the Philippines, bougainvillea, locally known as bugambilia or bougies, is one of the more popular ornamental plants in the country, as it is commonly seen in public areas. It is known for the captivating colors of its bracts (specialized leaves that surround the true flowers of bougies) and for...
Several people who reside in the metro have goals of moving to the province because of certain reasons. Some of these reasons include wanting to be closer to nature, having easy access to tourism sites, and the Filipino dream of being able to grow their own food in the comfort of home. This...
In part 1 , Mary Ann Cogollo, a farmer from Iloilo, shares about how her 30-year gardening story began and evolved. Here, she talks about the hurdles she had to face that molded her for who she is today. Trials behind the triumphs At the back of her success is an unsteady, challenging...
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the fruit of your hard work, especially after long years of failing and learning. Mary Ann Cogollo, 57, faced a lot of hurdles before she successfully developed her flower farm that has multiplied into three separate sites. Out of a love for plants...
Crash Landing On You, popularly known as CLOY, is a Korean drama series where a South Korean heiress was dropped into the life of a North Korean army officer who then helped her hide in her new environment. The series became widely popular in the Philippines, garnering fans from all walks of...
What was once an unused property for San Miguel Corporation (SMC) in UP Village, Diliman now serves as a marketplace for fresh products from farmers all over Luzon to be made available to consumers and resellers. The project known as “Better World UP” is done in partnership with Rural...
Orchids are one of the largest groups of flowering plants on the planet. It has around 30,000 species growing in the wild as well as 120,000 man-made hybrids that plant enthusiasts can choose from! C&B Orchid Farm in San Rafael, Bulacan recognizes the potential of orchids as being more...
In the 1980’s, orchids became a popular plant because of its colorful and delicate blooms. However, it was mostly reserved as a luxury for the gardens and houses wealthy because of how limited the supply of orchids were at the time. “My father, Bonifacio R. Isidro, an inventor, entrepreneur,...
Ornamental plants are plants that aregrown for decorative purposes. These are commonly planted in gardens or as elements in a landscape design. They can also be accents indoors. For some, caring for ornamentals can be quite expensive (depending on the variety), but for others, it can be a good...
It is widely known that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than just the health of people everywhere. It also put economies on hold and threatened the livelihood of many in order to minimize the risk of getting infected. All this has also left an impact on the people’s mental health,...
