Members of the Kawas Fisherfolk Association and Farmers’ Association, comprised of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) former combatants living in Kawas, Sarangani Province, show off the bangus they cultured in Sarangani Bay. USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, through its Targeted Commodity Expansion Project (TCEP), trained the members of the cooperative in the fundamentals of prawn and milkfish production. GEM also provided the group with inputs and materials to expand their production area and establish relationships with buyers in neighboring markets. The association’s success in aquaculture has allowed its members to send their children to school, improve their homes and enjoy modern-day comforts—a turn-around from the lives they once led as former combatants. Since 2002, more than 11,000 ex-fighters and family members have been assisted by GEM to produce higher-value fruits, vegetables and aquaculture products such as grouper and abalone. GEM
Wednesday, 31 March 2010 16:24
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Written by Jervin Yap
The holy week serves as a time for reflection for some, and a time for rest and relaxation for others. While what Lenten means is relative to the person, some beliefs just makes people raise their brows. Here are some myths and misconceptions related to Lent.
Myth#1 One must not bleed during the Holy week
While contrary to the practice of those that lash themselves for penitence, it has been said that a wound that is acquired during the Holy week will no longer heal. The generally accepted idea of this myth’s origin is that the holy week is a time for quiet reflection and thus parents tell this to their children to discourage them from playing and going outdoors.
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 00:00
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Written by Michelle Lois G. Bugante
There’s always a time every month when I feel pregnant. At these times, my stomach is hollow (read: I eat a lot!) and I go about craving the most random things like caramel sundae from McDonald’s at 2 A.M. or Korean beef stew from one of my favorite stalls at the school cafeteria. There’s one craving, however, that hits me at these times without fail: green mangoes with bagon gata.
Bagon or bagoong as the Tagalogs call it is a condiment also known as shrimp paste. In the Philippines, bagoong is usually eaten with green mangoes. This combination is so popular in the country it can be the Philippine’s counterpart to ham and eggs or peanut butter and jelly.
Down south, especially in Zamboanga city, people cook bagoong with coconut milk or what is locally known as gata. The result is a creamier (and I’d also say yummier) version of the more usual shrimp paste found in other parts of the country. In Zamboanga city, Alavar (a famous Zamboangueño restaurant) holds the title of producing the most delicious bagon gata.
An unusual light display in the skies of Zamboanga was seen at around 5PM today (June 5, 2010). Watch the video below to see the amazing rainbow (I'm not sure what to call this phenomenon).
Name: Deborah Anne B. Pacan Age: 20 Course and Year: AB Political Science 2 Height: 5'2" Weight: 45 kgs Vital Statistics: 33, 24, 34 Motto: Go for gold! Philosophy in Life: Success is counted sweetest when you think you can never succeed. So give your best to taste the sweetness of success. Talent and skills: Singing and composing
The holy week serves as a time for reflection for some, and a time for rest and relaxation for others. While what Lenten means is relative to the person, some beliefs just makes people raise their brows. Here are some myths and misconceptions related to Lent.
There’s always a time every month when I feel pregnant. At these times, my stomach is hollow (read: I eat a lot!) and I go about craving the most random things like caramel sundae from McDonald’s at 2 A.M. or Korean beef stew from one of my favorite stalls at the school cafeteria. There’s one craving, however, that hits me at these times without fail: green mangoes with bagon gata. 
Name: Deborah Anne B. Pacan
