By now, we’re familiar with the benefits of gardening to those who engage in it. In mid-2020, there has been a surge of aspiring gardeners and enthusiasts who have dedicated areas in their homes into a space to grow plants, either edible, ornamental, or both. Since then, they have experienced...
The regional office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Caraga has launched its first ever urban farming project in the region to ensure food security and give its beneficiaries additional source of income amid the COVID-19 crisis. DAR's office in Agusan del Sur recently partnered with...
Living in the city has numerous benefits. Among these are access to modern transportation, job opportunities, government agencies, and high-end hospitals. But these advantages also come with a downside. Cities are known for being polluted and crowded, thus affecting the health of their...
After many years of working in a fast-paced or demanding industry, many retired employees opt to live a simple, laidback life. They often find this lifestyle through farming. While some choose to settle in the province to start farms, others prefer to stay in the comforts of their city home and...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan In December 2020, the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) started planting urban gardens on its premises under its new Medical Center Chief, Dr. Afdal B. Kunting, with the help of Kids Who Farm (KWF), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching urban gardening for...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out early in 2020, people had to find different avenues to cope with current circumstances. Among these efforts are from people who are concerned about the availability of food since quarantines limited access to known food sources. Urban gardening became...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has cited the significant role of the local government units in improving Filipinos’ quality of life through building sustainable communities and cities. (DOST-PCIEERD) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said they consider LGUs as...
MyTown, the co-living brand owned by Philippines Urban Living Solutions (PULS) with SM Investments Corporation as majority shareholder, reported that it has boosted its corporate clientele by 70 percent during the pandemic. In a statement, the firm said this comes as it continued to expand its...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) said adolescents living in the urban areas are more likely to be obese and overweight due to nutrient-poor diet and unhealthy lifestyle. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Citing the result of its study on...
Throughout the day, there are some instances when we feel a little low on energy or hear our stomachs growling for a little more sustenance. To fulfill the need to munch on something and get a much-needed energy boost, we tend to snack. Among the many snack options available, peanuts are a...
Randy Maranan, 62, a former executive of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), grows food in his backyard garden in San Pedro, Laguna. Randy Maranan, a retired executive of BPI, is also a backyard gardener from San Pedro, Laguna. This longtime hobbyist was influenced by his late father who...
A coalition of some 500 urban poor community organizations united on Monday, August 2, to launch LENI Urban Poor in a bid to call on Vice President Leni Robredo to run for president in the 2022 polls. LENI UP, a coalition of urban poor organizations, backs Vice President Leni Robredo should she...
