Annals of tropical research/Annals of tropical research (Visayas State University-Online)

Background: Cultural heritage is reflected not only in traditions and lifestyle but also in unique food products. Moron, a native delicacy, has been a staple of the food industry in Leyte, Philippines, for over two decades. Made from locally abundant ingredients such as sticky rice, coconut milk, sugar, and tablea, and traditionally wrapped in banana leaves, it is often given as pasalubong to loc…

Background: Canine parvovirus (CPV) disease is highly contagious and primarily affects young, unvaccinated dogs. It can cause severe bloody diarrhea or vomiting and high mortality rates. Objectives: To assess the prevalence, breed distribution, and vaccination status of CPV cases, and to evaluate factors associated with CPV positivity among dogs in Cebu, Philippines. Methods: This retrospective a…

Background: Coconut shell charcoal briquettes serve as a primary energy source for domestic and commercial cooking. While these products traditionally utilize cassava or corn starch as binders, such materials are essential food staples. Objectives: To reduce the non-food utilization of these crops, this study evaluates cocoyam corm flour – a resource of lower economic and food value – as a sustai…