His Dairy Grind: Young Farmer finds Success in Milk Production

Most Asians are lactose intolerant, and Filipinos are no exception. We put our local dairy industry at a disadvantage since generally, we are not milk drinkers, and the country’s dependence on milk imports even puts the milk industry in a dire situation. I, for one, can only take in limited amount and a lot more can churn disaster on my tummy.

My conversation with Andre Paulo Paraguya revealed a young dairy farmer bent in changing the scenario by providing quality, tasty, and affordable milk and other milk-based products in his neighborhood---one bottle at a time.

The Ways of Lola Bae

At 80 years old, Juditha S. Alinob or “Bae Dalampanan” is unfazed both from the demands of farm work and challenges in life. As part of the Higaonon Tribe in Kiabo, Malitbog, Bukidnon, I can’t believe at first that at her age, she is still part of the farming folks who continually feeds hungry mouths in the country today. From the get go, Bae (pronounced Ba-i), produces banana and peanuts since she is one of the contract growers of GreenMinds Incorporated owned and manage by Reynaldo Gil “Datu Makadingding” G. Lomarda.

A Father’s Legacy

Just like most kids in her generation, April (Malatamban) yearned for a life outside the rural community where she grew up. She felt stifled by the slow pace of life in the province. So when she graduated in high school in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, she opted to study in Cebu City and took up Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, a direction she felt will bring her to a more dynamic career as an IT Professional. Her college life was exciting.

Herbs for a Healthy New Year

While most of us aspire to have a healthy diet with a resolution to be a clean eater this 2022, loading up with more fruits and vegetables on our plate is a good start. To make our meals palatable, we enhance our everyday dish through condiments, spices, or herbs.

Distinguishing herbs from spices

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