A Filipino scientist has developed a plant-based mosquito repellent and insecticide that could offer families a safer and more sustainable alternative to chemical-based products. Read more »
A law championed by former Senator Cynthia Villar is now in full effect, promising stronger support and safeguards for coconut farmers across the Philippines — a sector long mired in decades of controversy due to the misuse of the multibillion-peso coco levy fund. Read more »
In a peaceful yet powerful demonstration, small-scale fishermen across coastal provinces recently launched “Kinse Kilometro Para sa Tao," a protest urging stricter enforcement of the 15-kilometer fishing zone reserved for municipal fishing. Their message: protect the sea, protect the people. Read more »
Filipino researchers are embarking on a landmark project to sequence the genomes of 1,001 traditional rice varieties from across the country—aiming to uncover genetic traits that can boost yields, improve nutrition, and make crops more climate-resilient. Read more »
To promote agricultural innovation and development in the Philippines, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has partnered with Israel, despite ongoing war with Palestine. Read more »
Researchers from Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) in Pampanga have made an exciting discovery: spent coffee grounds (SCG) can be used to create stronger, eco-friendly concrete blocks. Read more »
