OF TREES AND FORESTS One of the reasons why I love to travel is that it expands our perspectives. By seeing other places, experiencing other cultures, and, living — even for a brief moment — another way of life, we are able to compare our situation with that of other countries. Comparison...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Mount Pamitinan is a popular destination for hikers and adventurous travelers. It is located in Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal and has a height of almost 1,400 feet above sea level. Hiking has never been my thing. I have always been a laidback, sit-in-a-cafe,...
One day I was in between meetings and was sitting by myself drinking coffee and just watching people walk by the Coffee Project branch I was in. I was elated by the high volume of people entering the mall to eat, shop or just wander around. And I started thinking how blessed we are for surviving the...
OF TREES AND FORESTS I was extremely happy and proud when I found out that Coffee Project was cited as one of the best Instagrammable cafes in the world for 2023. The honor was given by Big 7 Travel, an online platform that provides “current, curated recommendations on “where to go and what to...
To mark the International Day of Forests, Forest Foundation Philippines has unveiled its 2023-2026 results framework, a commitment to strengthen the bond between people and forests by forging partnerships with stakeholders. With the tagline "Enhancing Ecosystem Services and Fostering Forest-based...
Giemel Ayap is a certified coconut trader by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and has been in the industry since 2020. Through his experience, he has become knowledgeable about the coconut production industry, gaining valuable insights into the cultivation and distribution of coconut...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Many know me as a public servant and an entrepreneur. I spent 21 years of my life in government serving both as Senate President and Speaker of Representatives, accomplishments which I am extremely proud of. And I have been an entrepreneur all my life — starting with the time...
OF TREES AND FOREST Jeepneys are not just utilitarian modes of transportation for Filipinos. It is that, yes. They offer an affordable mode of transportation for students, workers and the general population that also supports the livelihood of thousands of drivers and independent operators. Back in...
More than three million farmers have been benefiting from the country's coconut expansion project which earns $2 billion every year, an official of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) disclosed on Tuesday, March 14. In a “Laging Handa” briefing, PCA Deputy Administrator Roel Rosales...
Calille, Celeste, and Paul Engler, the family of three who want to save the native trees. (Out of Danger Project) By Jazz Quiambao Here’s a quick question: what Philippine native tree is currently vulnerable, endangered, and with only a few thousand left existing in the whole world? Here’s a...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Former Senate President Manny Villar I am deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the strong earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria. As I write this column, the death toll has already passed 28,000 per the report of the BBC. The death toll regrettably includes two...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Former Senate President Manny Villar Being president is a complex and difficult job. The President has a multitude of responsibilities. He is the Chief Executive in that he overseas the entire bureaucracy of the Philippine government. He is the foremost architect of our foreign...
