Author Archives: marvin

Some Banana Planting Tips

shoot coming out of banana after days of planting

1) Get planting materials from healthy plants. Growing a healthy plant from unhealthy source is absurd. 2) Dig a hole about 3 to 4 feet deep. Cover with animal manure and other compost material. Deeper hole helps banana to support … more →

Bad Effects of Black Sand/Magnetite Mining

What is black sand/magnetite mining? It is the process of getting magnetite from area having rich deposits such as sea shores. Magnetite is highly magnetic, apparently the most magnetic natural mineral on Earth. Done by excavating the soil and separated … more →

Why Burn Soil Before Planting?

burn soil

Father has been doing it ever since. Burn the soil before planting. This is a common practice for planting ampalaya, patola, sigarilyas, upo, cucumber and other vine crops. Number of planting spots and specific distance are determined. Every spot is … more →

Getting Drinking Water from Bamboo Plant

cut usiw bamboo

I was near river banks hunting for some wild honeybees. I was cutting usiw bamboos to clear my way. One bamboo internode gave off clear water.  Hmmm… it can be a source of drinking water during mountain and forest adventures, … more →

Do You Think We Can Really Prepare For Incoming Earthquakes?

Every time an earthquake occurs, the authorities are warning the public to be prepared for the next occurrence. It might happen to place where you’re standing. I was in elementary grade five when I first experienced a strong earthquake. We … more →

Why Claim Sovereignty Over Scarborough Shoal?

1) Protecting its territories is obligation of every country. Both parties are claiming ownership for their own reasons. China claim started way back 1279, the time of Yuan Dynasty. It is regarded as part of the Zhongsha Islands. Chinese call … more →

Navigate12345102030...Last »