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How to Grow Calamansi

How to Grow Calamansi

Calamansi, or lemonsito, (Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a popular citrus fruit in the Philippines. It is widely consumed because of its vitamin C content which helps boost the immune system against illnesses. It is also delicious, which is why it appears as the main ingredient in condiments, purees, juices, and more.

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Published at 2021-05-22 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Health, Opinion

Tags: Calamansi, Trees

Norwegian Ambassador Partaken to Reduce Carbon Footprint Plan in Manila

Norwegian Ambassador Partaken to Reduce Carbon Footprint Plan in Manila

The Norwegian ambassador together with the ASEAN green initiative made their first move on reducing carbon footprint by planted 500 trees in Metro Manila on 19th November 2019.

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Published at 2019-11-22 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, People

Tags: ASEAN, Manila, Manila, Philippines, Trees, biodiversity

The Origin of Tanauan, Leyte: the Historic Molave Tree

The Origin of Tanauan, Leyte: the Historic Molave Tree

Tanauan, a second class municipality in Leyte, is a coastal town divided into 54 barangays. It is also considered as one of the oldest towns of the province. It was established in 1710 when the Spanish authorities appointed its first officials.

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Published at 2018-03-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Documentary

Tags: History, Leyte, Trees

Longkong Ready for Harvest

Longkong Ready for Harvest

After over 15 years, the longkong trees in Barangay Bagawines, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental has beared fruit and ready to be harvested.

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Published at 2018-03-08 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Fauna and flora

Tags: Trees

“The Tree of Life” - Coconuts and Copra

“The Tree of Life” - Coconuts and Copra

The vegetation on the islands and coasts of the South Pacific is dominated by the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). All of us are familiar with the typical “Robinson Crusoe-style” desert island – a mound of golden sand with a solitary palm tree growing on it, and in fact, this is not just a picture book scenario, coconut palms really do grow on islands like that -the coconuts tolerance to the salt environment and poor sandy soil is incredible.

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Published at 2018-02-14 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Fauna and flora

Tags: Copra, Trees, coconut

The Mangmangkik: Tree Spirits in Ilocos Norte

The Mangmangkik: Tree Spirits in Ilocos Norte

In older times, Ilocanos, especially those from Ilocos Norte would sing these verses before cutting trees in the mountains. The literal translation of the bari bari is “do not feel bad my friend for we cut as we are ordered”. This is done so that spirits in the trees, the mangmangkik are not offended. If these spirits are offended, they can inflict grave illness upon the offending human.

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Published at 2018-01-27 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore

Tags: Spirits, Trees

Talisay Nut

Talisay Nut

Some decades ago, most children of Sagay, Camiguin loved the talisay nut. I was one of those nuts, I was crazy about this specific nut! After school, I found time to go to the beach where talisay nuts would be lying all over, sun -dried and ready. One has only to crack them open!

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Published at 2017-08-17 by Oliver

Categories : Documentary, Fauna and flora, Health

Tags: Trees, talisay