Philippines

Assessing Community Knowledge and Perceptions on Marine Conservation for the Establishment of the Manlot (Tridacna gigas) Protected Area in Magalumbi Island

Hene L. Hapinat, John Vincent V. Dollete, Veminrose A. Samuel, Gofel Rey V. Lopez
ABSTRACT This study examines community knowledge and perceptions of marine conservation in relation to the proposed establishment of the Manlot Protected Area (MPA) on Magalumbi Island, Batad, Iloilo. A multi-method approach was applied, combining habitat assessments, biodiversity surveys,...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Cookies Made with Traditionally-Processed Nipa (Nypa fruticans) Fruit Flour: Innovating Food Value Chains through Indigenous Resources

Joram T. Minguito, Hene L. Hapinat
ABSTRACT The primary objective of this research is to explore the potential of utilizing nipa (Nypa fruticans) fruit flour in the production of cookies. An experimental research methodology was utilized. Three different nipa flours were prepared by drying them for varying durations: Flour A (1...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural value chains
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Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture Communities in the Philippines through a Gender Perspective

Jonathan D. Austria, Julie Ann U. Barril, John Benrich M. Zuñiga
ABSTRACT Social inequality, particularly in reference to gender, has already been recognized across the world as a pivotal issue in development. Gender gap is predominantly evident in sectors such as agriculture in which productivity depends on one’s access and control over agricultural inputs...
Country: Philippines Topic: Climate change
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Powdered Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Annatto (Bixa orellana) as Natural Food Colorants and Preservatives in Making Fish Tocino

Hene L. Hapinat, Eva S. Montero, Hiediliza G. Dragido, Charmaine Joy C. Ballera, Lyngielo A. Panes
ABSTRACT The study is conducted mainly to determine the level of acceptability of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and annatto (Bixa orellana) as natural food additives in making fish tocino based on consumer preferences. Laboratory technique is used as basis for technology transfer through...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural value chains
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Seawater Quality and the Waste Management Practices in the Coastal Areas: Preserving Biodiversity and Addressing Socioeconomic Challenges in the Philippines

Hene L. Hapinat
ABSTRACT This research study primarily aimed to determine the seawater quality in terms of its microbiological components using bacteriological assay and the laboratory test results from the obtained water samples.  This study is an environmental assessment conducted in the six coastal...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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