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Susan Marges Gonzales, a BPO (Business Processing Outsourcing) employee, recently decided to start working on the farmland that her late father left her and her five sisters in Indang, Cavite. 

The rate of increase in consumer prices in November quickened to its fastest pace in nearly two years due to recent typhoons as well as government restrictions on public transport, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said.

CEBU CITY – Nutrition implementors in Cebu Province specifically from the cities of Bogo and Toledo received vegetable seeds from the Department of Agriculture (DA-7) for household and community food production gardens as one way to address malnutrition especially among children in this time of pandemic. Seeds received include squash, upo, ampalaya, kangkong and string beans which the presidents of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in both cities sent a letter of intent (LOI) to DA-7 requesting for seed assistance for them to implement household and community food production. According to Jerrilyn Mora, Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) President of Toledo City that they are encouraging every household from the 38 barangays of Toledo to do backyard gardening during this time of pandemic in order to help improve the nutritional status of each household especially those with malnutrition problems. BNS President of Bogo City Greys Masong also stated in her LOI that the seeds will be distributed in the different barangays of the city and to families with malnourished children.   “It will be part of the city’s rehabilitation and food security program that will help families during this pandemic,” Masong said. Masong added that the current health emergencies do not deter them (BNS) from implementing nutrition program in their areas. Aside from focusing on the prevention of child stunting, they also encouraged communities to have their own home and community gardens as  source of nutritious food.

BAGUIO CITY – Sixteen farmers from Cordillera region participated the “Farmers Produce” market outlet caravans provided by the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) partnered with Resto PH was launched today, October 22 at SM City Baguio.

Now more than ever, it is a crucial time to keep our bodies’ defenses strong and alive. With the absence of a cure for COVID-19, we must prevent contracting the virus by strengthening our immunity.

Health has become a pressing issue over the past few months due to surge in COVID-19 cases. The public has been doing what they can to keep from contracting the virus such as wearing face masks, face shields, drinking vitamins, as well as eating healthily to boost their immune systems.

One value that Filipinos are known for is having close family ties that come from having extended family structures. Whether it’s spending time together or venturing into new experiences, family always comes to mind. 

Philippine agriculture has had its highs and lows over the years. Some examples of its low points include oversupply in farmers’ crops, and land grabbing. Meanwhile, it has also seen some success through the rise of farm tourism destinations, the establishment of farm to market roads, and programs aimed to help out the Filipino farmer. 

Many gardeners, both seasoned and amateur, would testify that there’s no such thing as a ‘green thumb’, or the special skill of being able to grow plants successfully but rather, that gardening requires hard work and determination to get things to grow. 

When travelling along major roads, drivers and passengers alike take note of the traffic islands located in the center to regulate the flow of traffic between vehicles that travel back and forth from certain destinations. 

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. 

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. 

CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA-7) and the National Nutrition Council (NNC-7) in Central Visayas pushed for more backyard and community vegetable gardening and farming to local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas to improve household nutritional value especially in this time of corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic.