UPLB DEVC Student Conducts Interview on Permaculture

The interview was conducted by UPLB BS Development Communication student, Alpheus Loukas Ascan, last September 24, 2024 at UPOU for a requirement for his DEVC 11 subject.

We hope this will spread more awareness on permaculture in the Philippines.

Thank you to Mam Trisha C. Ascan for helping with the footage and directing the shoot. 

FMDS Perma GARDEN Featured in Documentary by UPOU Students

A short documentary film entitled, "Sa Unti Unting Lunti," by UPOU students, Faith Margeux Caubang (Bachelor of Education Studies, FED) and Catherine Faith Junio (Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies, FICS) talks about sustainable food production and caring for the local biodiversity. 

The film was submitted as an entry in the recently concluded Sine-Kalikhasan: A Sustainable Short Film Competition organized by The Philippine Star and Robinsons Malls in partnership with Robinsons Movieworld. 

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLivHIKawuw

Special thanks to Ms. Maryjane Reondanga, Dr. Jabez Flores, Dr. Joane Serrano, Ms. Raizza Alforja, and the FMDS staff for their time and support in the making of this film.

Permaculture Featured in TV Segments on Agritourism and Biodiversity

The Perma GARDEN Team (L-R): Raizza Alforja, Mary Jane Reodanga, Dr. Jabez Flores

Last October 26, the FMDS Perma GARDEN in UP Open University was featured in two segments in One Sports Channel's agriculture show, AgriTV. In the first segment, the Perma Team explained how the Perma GARDEN began and how it was designed. In the second segment, BiodiversiTV, the team discussed how permaculture, as a way to do sustainable agriculture, can promote biodiversity in our local landscapes. Special thanks to the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity for helping promote our advocacy! 

Permaculture Research Discussed in Science Education Podcast

 

Last May 23, Dr. Jabez Flores of Permaculture Research PH, was invited for Episode 18 of geologist Paul Caesar Flores' (not related) science show, Behind the Science Podcast. Dr. Flores' publications on permaculture in 2021 and 2023 were discussed in this episode. Enjoy! You can also watch the episode on the Marine and Earth Science Learning Hub's YouTube channel.