The Wonders of the Blue Flower

Blue ternate (Clitoria ternatea) is a multi-purpose forage legumes, grown as ornamental plant and as a cover crop. It provides bioactive compounds for medicinal uses and has been widely distributed to many tropical and sub-tropical countries. Blue ternate is also commonly known as Asian Pigeonwings, Butterfly Pea, Blue Pea which is native in tropical equatorial Asia.

The Tomorrow’s Leaf : Ashitaba

Ashitaba is also called “tomorrow’s leaf” because when it is clipped from the Japanese soil, a shiny new bud pops up its head— overnight. Originating from Hachico, Japan, ashitaba is a celery–like plant and is said to have a bitter sweet. Since 1600, this plant has been used for medicinal and food purposes.

House Bill No. 6566

Recognizing the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) as a form form for certification for labeling organic products amending for the purpose of Republic Act 10068, also known as The Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 and for other purposes.

House Bill No. 6460

An Act strengthening the implementation of the National Organic Agriculture Program by enhancing regulatory capacity, establishing coordinating offices, augmenting human resource complement and repealing Republic Act 10068 and appropriating funds therefore.

House Bill No. 6042

An Act strengthening sustainable agriculture and enhancing support for small organic farmers, amending for the purpose certain sections of Republic Act 10068 or The Organic Agriculture Act of 2010.

House Bill No. 5412

An Act strengthening the implementation of the national organic agriculture program by enhancing regulartory capacity, establishing, coordinating offices, augmenting human resource complement and repealing Republic Act No. 10068 or The Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, and appropriating funds therefore.

House Bill 4013

An Act providing for incentives to the manufacturing of organic fertilizers and other purposes.

House Bill No. 1043

An act that strengthening Sustainable Agriculture and enhancing support for small organic farmers, amending for the purpose certain sections of the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010.

The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture (PNS OA)

The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture (PNS OA) was originally prepared and adopted in 2003 for the purpose of promoting organic agriculture and enhancing market competitiveness by providing a uniform approach to the requirements on conversion, crop production, animal production, special products, processing, labeling, and consumer information.