Gil Carandang, Father of Philippine Organic Farming
April 5, 2010 by PinoyOrganics
Filed under Gardening, Green Exchange
Almost everybody we interviewed for Pinoy Organics acknowledge Gil Carandang as their mentor and/or inspiration in the field of Philippine Organic Farming. Gil is regarded by colleagues and students in the agricultural community as the “Father of Philippine Natural and Organic Farming”. He is a graduate of the Apprenticeship program on Ecological Horticulture, University of […]
Back-2-Back: FTI Producers Market and Salcedo Market
February 12, 2010 by PinoyOrganics
Filed under Food
Finally, after months of being in our wish list, we braved the early morning traffic and headed to FTI Producers Market. Upon turning right up to the market, several young parking aides were waving at us to park at their respective parking slots. At 6 am, there were still a lot of parking slots to […]
Salcedo Market
November 10, 2009 by PinoyOrganics
Filed under Food
Organized by the Ladies of Barangay Bel Air in 2004, this flea market is primarily known for the variety and quality of the food that is served weekly by the different concessionaires. Delicacies from the different regions in the Philippines are brought in and sold fresh. Home cooked meals from the kitchens of nearby residents are always in abundance while international chefs with their own stalls offer something different to those who are always willing to try something new. The Salcedo Market is a mecca for those who love to eat and appreciate good food.