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Why Is Tiesa, an Exotic Tropical Fruit in the Philippines, So Rare in Grocery Stores?

A known antioxidant with high nutritional value, the "peach of immortals" isn't exactly popular among Filipinos. Why the lack of curiosity?

We may classify Tiesa, or Chesa, as another one of those tropical fruits that get lost in the shuffle in Filipino pop culture. Rarely do we see the seasonal exotic fruit sold in grocery stores or supermarkets these days. And even rarer ...

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A Catanduanes-Endemic Shrub Was Spotted for the First Time in More Than 100 Years

The Elatostema catanduanense was previously thought to be extinct. Until now.

It's been a while since we've last seen the Elatostema catanduanense. Like, a real while-about 107 years, to be exact. Until now.According to experts, it might be because of the incidents of quarrying in the area. Interestingly enough, ...

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