The Department of Agriculture (DA) has forged a partnership with three private entities to ramp up the nationwide implementation of the Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program which promotes sustainable crop production and accessible and affordable goods for communities. (Photo courtesy of DA) A...
The question of whether or not to start gardening in a cramped space is familiar among city dwellers. However, space does not necessarily have to restrict one from growing things or pursuing urban farming. There are a plethora of vegetables and fruits that you can choose from or begin with...
The overwhelming threat of the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to find different ways to survive and at the same time, keep themselves sane and protected from further health risks. In a way, it enabled many folks to see the value and benefits of cultivating plants both for food and for sanity....
One of the things that presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo will focus on if she wins the presidency in May 2022 is an “honest-to-goodness” empowerment of Filipinos belonging to the urban poor sector so they could participate in addressing the various issues they face, most...
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, called on the government to intensify the country's urban planning and spillway system, like what his father did during his term, as it is already "high time" to do it. Marcos Jr.'s appeal came as he reacted to the...
Some 2,000 urban poor on Wednesday, Dec. 15, held a pink procession for the traditional annual Panunuluyan, which is a commemoration of the Nativity story, to show their support for the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo. Vice President Leni Robredo’s supporters hold a pink...
The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) is inviting the public to join the celebration of the Urban Poor Solidarity Week (UPSW) on Dec. 7. (File Photo / PCUP Facebook Page) The UPSW celebration aims to strengthen the correlation between urban poor communities towards government and...
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...
