Food for diabetics is becoming more important than ever as diabetes affects people across all ages and social classes. Diabetes isn’t behaving the way it did in the past.  Forget …

Virgin coconut oil and Alzheimer’s disease have become closely studied topics as researchers explore natural ways to support brain health and memory. “Every age has its own way of dying,” …

Biotech crops and pesticide reduction have become critical topics in global agriculture as farmers seek sustainable ways to protect crops while reducing chemical use. The Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization …

Durian fruit is one of the most exotic—and controversial—tropical fruits in the world, native to Southeast Asia and scientifically known as Durio zibethinus. Make way for the most exotic – …

The Expanded Pisay System Act IRR consultations led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Science High School System have officially concluded following a series of …

The Philippine banana industry remains one of the most important pillars of the country’s agricultural sector, supporting thousands of farmers and contributing significantly to exports. “Banana is still the most …

Global warming food production is increasingly under threat as rising temperatures and climate-related extremes affect agriculture worldwide. “Global warming is an environmental threat unlike any other the world has faced,” …

Marine turtle conservation remains a critical issue in the Philippines. Four years ago, among residents of Barangay Daliao in Toril, Davao City, it was just another day—until marine turtles, locally …

Fish catch decline in the Philippines has worsened over the decades. In the 1950s, the average fish catch was “more than 10 kilograms a day,” but this dropped to “less …

The rattan industry supports more than 700 million people worldwide who trade in or use rattan for purposes ranging from furniture—examples include chairs, beds, cabinets, tables, and sala and corner …