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OFW dreams can come true

by Chit U. Juan - June 21, 2025 - 12:00am

Shayne went to Singapore as a student trainee when she was 19.

Terra Madre Asia Pacific, Part I

by Chit U. Juan - June 14, 2025 - 12:00am

On Nov. 19-23, 2025 all roads will lead to Bacolod, Negros Occidental for the celebration of Terra Madre Asia Pacific, and every other year (odd years) thereafter, alternating with Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in...

Food security can be simple

by Chit U. Juan - June 7, 2025 - 12:00am

One garden at a time, one farm at a time, we can definitely encourage consumers to become producers of their own food.

How clean is the air we breathe?

by Chit U. Juan - May 31, 2025 - 12:00am

My doctor’s orders – change your environment!

What fish are you eating?

by Chit U. Juan - May 24, 2025 - 12:00am

I have been avoiding fresh water fish because of horror stories I have heard about doughnuts and bread being fed to fish in contained ponds.

The magic cure of simple care

by Chit U. Juan - May 17, 2025 - 12:00am

I have seen the wonders of care or “alaga” as we know it in the vernacular.

Growing your own food naturally

by Chit U. Juan - May 10, 2025 - 12:00am

I have always believed that it is possible to be self-sufficient in terms of fruits and vegetables, especially our favorite ingredients and fruits in season.

Natural body repair

by Chit U. Juan - May 3, 2025 - 12:00am

Over the Easter holidays I had time to catch up on YouTube videos of Dr. William Li, Dr. Mark Hyman and Jonathan of Zoe channel on Science and Nutrition.

Saving the oceans

by Chit U. Juan - April 26, 2025 - 12:00am

I was always scared of the water because I once almost drowned…in a swimming pool at that.

Small scale farming is our solution

by Chit U. Juan - April 12, 2025 - 12:00am

Sarah Claudio is a seasoned entrepreneur in the retail businesses in Davao City.

Filipino Food Month 2025

by Chit U. Juan - April 5, 2025 - 12:00am

It has been seven years since the celebration of Filipino Food month started. And you may ask: why celebrate something so ordinary or so everyday?

Preserving tradition in a modern world

by Chit U. Juan - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am

With Filipiniana fashion now going mainstream, you would think that the sector is overcrowded and competitors may be doing cut-throat pricing or commoditizing of such garments.

Language – key to success

by Chit U. Juan - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am

Learning a language is a hobby for some but a scare for others.

India’s women power (Part 2)

by Chit U. Juan - March 15, 2025 - 12:00am

She sashays into the hall and people take a second look because she comes in with flair and style.

India’s women power (Part 1)

by Chit U. Juan - March 8, 2025 - 12:00am

She is so soft spoken you almost have to crane your neck towards her while she talks about her 50-year experience in coffee.

Pivot and profit

by Chit U. Juan - March 1, 2025 - 12:00am

Entrepreneurs, especially social entrepreneurs, are often challenged by numbers.

Slow Food Central America

by Chit U. Juan - February 22, 2025 - 12:00am

I should really be saying Slow Food Guatemala, Slow Food Mexico and the rest but when you are anywhere in Central America, it is very much a Slow Food place with good, clean and fair food.

Gaita: The inspiration for many

by Chit U. Juan - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am

You could easily forget that she comes from Manila’s old rich family because while she had the style and the class and the proper upbringing, she was down to earth.

Coffee and coconut

by Chit U. Juan - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am

Did you know that both coffee and coconut industries need your help?

The Filipino connection

by Chit U. Juan - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am

I may as well call it the Pinoy network. With over 12 million Filipinos living outside the country, chances are high that you will meet a “kabayan “ (fellow Filipino) when you are traveling to other...

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