Traditional sugarcane varieties are best for muscovado production, experiment shows
Sugarcane is a traditional crop of the indigenous people of Kayan, Tadian, Mountain Province. This tall perennial crop can store a high concentration of sugar in its stem which is extracted by the locals to produce “inti” or “inakob” (sweeteners) and “basi” or...
read moreWater works project transforms Sitio Dangwa, Tabuk City, providing clean water to 30 households
Tabuk City, Philippines - In a breakthrough achievement, the residents of Sitio Dangwa in Agbannawag, Tabuk City, can finally rejoice as they now have access to clean and adequate water. The much-awaited water works project, supported by CorDisRDS, was successfully...
read moreEnvironmentally safe farming, an alternative to synthetic farm inputs
In Tanglag, Lubuagan, Kalinga, organic farming has long been practiced but in 2021, synthetic fertilizer such as urea, ammonia and pesticide such as spit fire were introduced. Since then, farmers have observed decreasing production resulting in more application of...
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Typhoon Ineng Hit the Cordillera Region
SITUATIONAL REPORT ON TYPHOON “INENG” INTERNATIONAL NAME “GONI” (August 24, 2015) As of 11:00 PM August 23, 2015, Typhoon Ineng (international name “Goni”) is located 525 Km Northeast of Basco, Batanes with a strength of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up...
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