With its rich soil and unique flavors, Bicol cacao has the potential to put the Philippines on the world chocolate map. Read more »
Heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm Ramil swept across northern and central parts of the Philippines over the weekend. Read more »
The centuries-old craft of making Asin Tibuok in Alburquerque, Bohol, has received national recognition as the traditional sea salt has been officially registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Read more »
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has renewed his call to establish a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), aiming to strengthen the country’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Read more »
Northern Samar is home to distinctive rock formations that date back between 15 and 20 million years, according to geologists from the National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS). Read more »
Bicol is now experimenting with coffee farming, spurred by local enthusiasm and the efforts of the Department of Agriculture (DA). Read more »
