Songs of Nature in Paintings
Songs of Nature in Paintings"Nature is the art of God" – Dante AlighieriPaintings and Verses by Dr Abe V RotorMake me a song, each flower a tune, each tune a melody,in the stillness of the sea in calm...
View ArticleThe Versatile Beetle - Source of Delightful Ideas
Dr Abe V RotorBeetles comprise nearly a quarter of all the described species on Earth. Over 350,000 species are known worldwide. Coconut beetle (Oryctes rhinocerus).They are the most varied in size...
View ArticleBACK TO SCHOOL - A Self-Administered Test (TRUE or FALSE)
“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala YousafzaiDr Abe V Rotor1. Parents must respect the right of their children – never open and scrutinize...
View ArticleFour Genuine Ilocano (GI) Dishes
Dr Abe V Rotor 1. Ngarusangis shell soup, a rare recipe of Ilocanos. Because I can’t find ngarusangis in the Internet and in references on Philippine shells, I took it upon myself to call this...
View ArticleIndigenous sports and games (Article in Progress)
Indigenous sports and gamesFrom Living with Folk Wisdom by Dr Abe V Rotor 2010UST Publishing House1. Jack-n-poi– It is an old game, possibly originated from China, which is used to resolve...
View ArticleThe Indefatigable Ka Melly
Ka Melly C Tenorio is a pioneer, and longest radio program host (under 4 presidents) of a new approach in education in the Philippines based on “university without walls." Paaralang Bayan sa...
View ArticleThe Mystery Child: Insights of Life for the Pioneer Graduates of SVIS
Our world today loves the Prodigal Son more than his proud and obedient brother. The son who found his home again, who filled up the missing link of a family, the gap of the bigger world that he saw...
View ArticleFragrant Limonsito (Triphasia trifolia)
Berries are lemon-scented, white flowers have a scent of orange blossoms, while the leaves exude a resinous scent when bruised.Dr Abe V RotorLiving with Nature - School on Blog [avrotor.blogspot.com]...
View ArticleDr Romualdo M Del Rosario, builder of beautiful gardens and museums
"The Garden is a microcosm of the Lost Paradise here on earth." avrDr Abe V Rotor Living with Nature School on Blog [avrotor.blogspot.com] UST Botanical Garden, ManilaDr Romualdo R del Rosario (second...
View ArticleIs there such thing as non-cash farming technology?
Dr Abe V Rotor Traditional Farming in the Philippines - a gradual shift to mechanized farming "It is technology farmers do not have to pay cash for a non- cash input.” This definition by Dr. H. T....
View ArticleWhen and where did cropping systems originate?
Dr Abe V RotorDiversified farming involves proper crop integration which needs intensive labor and innovative technology Japan and China are pioneers in evolving cropping patterns suitable for...
View ArticleHome Sweet Home with Nature
Home Revolution - today's revolution Dr Abe V RotorBrick Hut on the Farm in acrylic by the authorIn the movie, The King and I, Anna, an English teacher, sang, Home Sweet Home. It was a popular song in...
View ArticleDevolution of Life
Dr Abe V Rotor The Earth is shrinking, orphaned like this Rock Pool.“Man has reversed the process of evolution and he has put into his hands the pattern and trends as he wishes, playing the role of his...
View ArticleThe Five Waves Transforming Our Society (A self-administered test True or...
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Alvin Toffler Dr Abe V RotorLiving with Nature - School on Blog1....
View ArticleFather's Day bespeaks the unity and continuity of the Family
Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in societySummary of Response on TV by Dr Abercio V Rotor Ph.D.In celebration of...
View ArticleDr Jose P Rizal: Man for All Seasons and Humanity (158th Birthday)
Dedicated to our country's National Hero, born June 19, 1861, and whose martyrdom on December 30, 1896 ignited a revolution against Spain leading to Philippine Independence. Birth anniversary of Jose...
View ArticlePhotography: Color to Black & White Photos - a magical transformation
“When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and white, you photograph their souls!” ― Ted GrantDr Abe V Rotor Leo Carlo and his work in...
View ArticleHAPPINESS A Reflection in the Golden Years of Life
HAPPINESS A Reflection in the Golden Years of LifeDedicated to Efren and Louisa Tagudin on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary of , June 2, 2019)Thousands of candles can be lighted from a...
View ArticleRocielie Valencia: Outstanding Graduate Thesis on Ethnobotany in Australia by...
The Masteral Thesis of Ms Rocielie Valencia proved that plants indigenous to the place continue to play a major role in the maintenance of health and welfare, as well as the quaintness of living,...
View ArticleGood Morning, Sunshine
Good Morning, SunshineMeet sunrise with joy among myriads of living things. Dr Abe V Rotor Living with Nature School on Blog Fortune plant captures the life-giving energy of the sun through...
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