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Archive for November, 2008
27.11.08

Don’t take ‘Malunggay’ for granted

- Agriculture, Biotechnology -

By Izah Morales

MALUNGGAY is often known as one of the ingredients of “Tinolang Manok,” which makes this Filipino specialty’s soup green and nutritious.

But did you know that malunggay contains seven times more vitamin C than orange, four times more calcium than milk, four times more vitamin A than carrots, three times more potassium than banana and more iron than pechay.

Hence the name “power gulay,” says the Department of Agriculture-Biotech Program Office (DA-BPO).

Malunggay is key in government’s current strategy to reduce malnutrition in the country.

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26.11.08

A day of discovery at the Science Centrum

- Importance of Science, Science (general), Science Centrum, Simulation -

25.11.08

DOST: Private sector key in biotech R&D

- Biotechnology, News, Research, Science (general) -

19.11.08

Filipino inventor turns used oil to fuel

- Alternative Fuels, Energy, Environment, Inventions, Science (general) -

18.11.08

Award eyes Filipino ‘green’ inventions

- Awards, Environment, Going Green, Innovation, News -

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