Longabela's Kalikasan Farm

25/04/2026

BREAKING: Bicol’s Growth Crisis
Slowest in the Philippines, 2025

Bicol posted just 0.5% growth in 2025—the weakest among all 18 regions, far below the national 4.4%.

🔎 Why so slow?
• Agriculture setbacks from pests & Mt. Bulusan eruption
• High underemployment despite rising jobs
• Uneven provincial performance dragging averages
• Investment pledges not yet felt in GDP
• Mining & tourism gains too narrow to offset weaknesses

⚠️ The Bigger Picture:
Bicol’s struggles show how vulnerable regional economies remain to climate shocks, job quality gaps, and delayed investment impact. Growth without resilience leaves communities behind.

25/04/2026

Masaya sa pakiramdam kapag nakikita nating malulusog ang ating mga tanim na halaman.
Hindi alintana ang pagod, at kapag may pinuntahan gusto agad makauwi na para bang may naghihintay 😂
Sarisaring karanasan, at nakakabusog sa isip, diwa at damdamin-

Wala tayong pakialam sa magagara nilang sasakyan, tirahan at mga kagamitan,, basta tayo ay nageenjoy sa ating ginagawa kahit abutin man ng
takipsilim..

Mabuhay tayong mga Farmers!
🎊👍🙏😊
Marlon Longabela

22/04/2026

🌾 Hectare vs Acre Explained 🌾

1️⃣ Hectare size
1 hectare = 10,000 m²
Equivalent to a 100 m × 100 m square

2️⃣ Acre size
1 acre ≈ 4,046 m²
Roughly 63.6 m × 63.6 m

3️⃣ Key difference
1 hectare is about 2.47 acres
Hectare is more than double an acre

4️⃣ Usage
Hectare is common in most countries
Acre is mainly used in the US and UK

5️⃣ Practical view
Hectare suits large-scale farming
Acre is often used for smaller land plots

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

Good morning! What if today’s small step with kitchen waste could create a cleaner Earth tomorrow? 🌅🌍The cooking fuel crisis continues to impact homes, apartments, and institutions every single day. 🍳⚠️But within our daily food waste lies a powerful opportunity to generate clean cooking gas. ♻️🔥Through biomethanation, organic waste can be transformed into energy and organic manure. 🌱💚BIOTECH INDIA has already installed thousands of TURBO portable biogas plants across India. 🇮🇳🔧These systems help reduce up to 50% of LPG usage while promoting sustainability. 🔥📉They are easy to install, require minimal space, and deliver excellent performance. 🏡⏱️Users enjoy savings, hygiene, and efficient waste management every day. 💰🌿This morning, let us rethink waste and move towards energy independence. 🌞🌱Reach out to explore how you can be part of this green change. 📞✨Start your day with purpose—turn waste into energy and hope! 💥🌍

19/04/2026

Iyo mananggadh..

Across Vietnam, market roofs are being transformed into living green spaces where herbs and small plants grow above busy stalls. Instead of bare metal sheets that trap heat, these planted roofs create a natural layer that shades both shoppers and vendors throughout the day.

The herbs act as a cooling system. By absorbing sunlight and releasing moisture, they help lower temperatures below, keeping produce fresher for longer and making the market environment more comfortable. In crowded areas near schools, markets, and apartment blocks, this simple change reduces the intensity of summer heat in a noticeable way.

Beyond comfort, these green roofs bring additional value. They can be harvested for fresh herbs, add greenery to dense urban spaces, and improve air quality in their surroundings. What was once just a protective cover becomes something productive and alive — showing how everyday structures can be reimagined to support both people and the environment.

16/04/2026

New DIY project:

Vertical NFT Hydroponics system .
Lettuce production on Urban set-up.

15/04/2026

My 18 day old mini garden.
*Pechay/cabbage/kangkong/okra/sitaw/kamatis/sili/talong/spring onions/

Follow for more tips and practical technologies.

14/04/2026

COME TO THINK OF IT.
Kahapon may hinihintay akong client sa tapat ng PCA-Albay at kaharap ng DIALYSIS CENTER..Napansin ko na mga bata pa ang dinadalang pasyente..doon ako napapaisip at nagtataka..marahil ito ang dahilan..

ANO ANG "SLOW FOOD"?
👉Ang SLOW FOOD ay pagkaing
- Natural at lokal – galing sa malapit na bukid o komunidad
- Hindi minamadali – tamang panahon ng pagtatanim at pagluluto
- May malasakit sa magsasaka at kalikasan
- Masustansya at sariwa – hindi heavily processed
👉 Layunin nito:
“Masarap, malinis, at makatarungan na pagkain para sa lahat.”

📌 Halimbawa:
Gulay na ikaw mismo ang nagtanim
Isda na bagong huli
Lutong bahay na walang preservatives

Ano naman itong "FAST FOOD"?
👉Ang FAST FOOD ay pagkaing
mabilis ihanda at kainin.

- Mass-produced – ginagawa sa malaking scale
- Madalas processed – maraming additives, asin, asukal, at mantika
- Convenient pero may epekto sa kalusugan at kalikasan

👉 Layunin nito:
“Mabilis, mura, at convenient na pagkain.”

📌 Halimbawa:
Burger, fries, fried chicken
Instant noodles
Processed snacks.

MGA EPEKTO sa sobrang dependency sa FAST FOODS.
HALA KAYO..

1. Sakit sa Puso (Heart Disease)
Mataas sa mantika (trans fat) at alat (sodium)
Nagdudulot ng baradong ugat (cholesterol buildup)
👉 Posibleng humantong sa Heart Disease at stroke
2. Diabetes
Mataas sa asukal at refined carbs
Nakakaapekto sa insulin ng katawan
👉 Maaaring mauwi sa Type 2 Diabetes
3. Obesity (Sobrang Katabaan)
High calories pero low nutrients
Madaling sumobra ang kain dahil “bitin sa sustansya”
👉 Nagdudulot ng iba pang sakit (BP, diabetes, joint pain)
4. High Blood Pressure
Dahil sa sobrang alat
👉 Pwedeng mauwi sa Hypertension
5. Mental Health Issues
May studies na nagsasabing ang poor diet ay konektado sa:
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
👉 Dahil kulang sa essential nutrients ang katawan
6. Mahinang Immune System
Kulang sa vitamins at minerals
👉 Mas madaling magkasakit (ubo, sipon, infection)
7. Tooth Decay (Sira ng Ngipin)
Dahil sa mataas na sugar content
👉 Nagdudulot ng cavities

😡 “Ang fast food ay parang gasolina na mabilis masunog—pero hindi de kalidad. Busog ka nga agad, pero unti-unti nitong sinisira ang katawan. Samantalang ang natural na pagkain mula sa bukid ay parang malinis na gasolina—mas matagal ang benepisyo at mas ligtas sa kalusugan.”

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~Marlon Longabela ~