Beekeeping in The Philippines

[Terpe]

Oops..!

[fred]

sorry Terpe!
I thought I pressed "QUOTE" but I must have pressed "Edit" instead!
Really screwed up your thread!
Sorry!

[Terpe]

sorry Terpe!
I thought I pressed "QUOTE" but I must have pressed "Edit" instead!
Really screwed up your thread!
Sorry!

Oops! :laugher::laugher:

[Terpe]

Just asking if anyone has any up to date information of beekeeping in the Philippines?
Would it be viable hobby that not only puts some honey on the table but also makes a little money to help cover costs?

Any special licence needed?

[fred]

What I tried to say earlier was that it might be better to give book keeping a miss in the RP as you seem far too honest..
I hire a bookeeper here and she has many friends in the BIR..
Thats the kind of bookeeper that seems to do well here..If you know what I mean!:icon_lol:

[Terpe]

Bookkeeping :laugher:

[fred]

Bookkeeping :laugher:

:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[tanga]

Im confused
Are we talking about book keeping to get some money
or bee keeping to get some honey?

[Terpe]

Im confused
Are we talking about book keeping to get some money
or bee keeping to get some honey?

:Erm:
There's a clue in the thread title:D

Do you have some info?

[stevewool]

i thought it was a very good question, beekeeping and i was looking forward to the answers, i shall buzz off and come back later:)

[tanga]

:Erm:
There's a clue in the thread title:D

Do you have some info?

A friend here had a go at beekeeping about 15 years ago. He did a lot of research and leased a small lot about 2kms from his house in Cavite.
6 months later a typhoon wrecked the project and he lost his bees. He gave up the idea,
There are a few honey bee farms in the area,some have open days to cater for school field trips
http://www.ilogmaria.com/healing/

[Terpe]

....There are a few honey bee farms in the area,some have open days to cater for school field trips
http://www.ilogmaria.com/healing/

Interesting link that. :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Thanks

[lastlid]

6 months later a typhoon wrecked the project and he lost his bees. He gave up the idea....

http://www.ilogmaria.com/healing/

Yes, it strikes me that ones business in the Philippines needs to be typhoon, earthquake, volcanic eruption proof and floodproof....

[grahamw48]

I don't see why bee hives can't be made typhoon-proof. :Erm:

Have a look in London Zoo.

Theirs are indoors, with a tunnel to the outside. :)

I made quite a good living breeding small livestock and cage birds.
I had a LOT of them though, and it was a full-time job.

Any project like that needs to be securely enclosed and next to your residence. (Main reason I ruled out a fish farm....which would have suited me too. Ok for the locals, but not recommended for expats....like so many businesses there).

[Terpe]

I don't see why bee hives can't be made typhoon-proof. :Erm:

Have a look in London Zoo.

Theirs are indoors, with a tunnel to the outside. :)

I made quite a good living breeding small livestock and cage birds.
I had a LOT of them though, and it was a full-time job.

Any project like that needs to be securely enclosed and next to your residence. (Main reason I ruled out a fish farm....which would have suited me too. Ok for the locals, but not recommended for expats....like so many businesses there).

Thanks for your thoughts Graham.

[lastlid]

I don't see why bee hives can't be made typhoon-proof. :Erm:

Have a look in London Zoo.

Theirs are indoors, with a tunnel to the outside. :)


I made quite a good living breeding small livestock and cage birds.
I had a LOT of them though, and it was a full-time job.

Any project like that needs to be securely enclosed and next to your residence. (Main reason I ruled out a fish farm....which would have suited me too. Ok for the locals, but not recommended for expats....like so many businesses there).

I would agree. One would need to "fortify" appropriately over more normal circumstances. They suspend drilling operations in the South China Seas so I imagine it might affect beekeeping.

[grahamw48]

Making cages....with my assistant. :)

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9840/ermita1031.jpg

Budgies (called 'Lovebirds' in the Phils)

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9966/philippines2001010.jpg

Java Sparrows:

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4120/negs2026.jpg

Zebra Fiches:

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4812/negs2038.jpg

More Budgies:

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/3502/negs2040.jpg

I had 200 breeding pairs of birds in several aviaries and bird houses, all of which I constructed myself. :)

Then there were the Tropical Fish, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Hamsters. :D

[stevie c]

Making cages....with my assistant. :)

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9840/ermita1031.jpg

Budgies (called 'Lovebirds in the Phils)

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9966/philippines2001010.jpg

Java Sparrows:

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4120/negs2026.jpg

Zebra Fiches:

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4812/negs2038.jpg

More Budgies:

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/3502/negs2040.jpg

I had 200 breeding pairs of birds in several aviaries and bird houses, all of which I constructed myself. :)

Then there were the Tropical Fish, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Hamsters. :D

Wow Graham you should of opened a pet shop :icon_lol:

[lastlid]

Making cages....with my assistant. :)

I had 200 breeding pairs of birds in several aviaries and bird houses, all of which I constructed myself. :)

Then there were the Tropical Fish, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Hamsters. :D

:D

:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Guinea Pigs (Cavies...to give them the proper name):

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http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2176/guineapigsphils.jpg

I used to supply many pet shops in Manila and other cities.
That was the main purpose of my business. I'd previously owned a large pet/aquatics store in England before of course. :)

[lastlid]

Guinea Pigs (Cavies...to give them the proper name):

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http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2176/guineapigsphils.jpg

I used to supply many pet shops in Manila and other cities.
That was the main purpose of my business. I'd previously owned a large pet/aquatics store in England before of course. :)

Nice to see.....and I see the connection now as you mentioned working in a pet shop earlier in your life. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[lastlid]

Probably quite nice with rice in an adobo sauce.....:icon_lol: Just joking ......

[stevie c]

That is one buisness me & my wife would like to start is the pet shop trade when we move to the phils in the distant future.... I don't know what the rules & regulations are regarding this :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

@ Lastlid...

Maybe that's where some of them ended up. :omg:. Bit dear though. :Erm:

I have been breeding all sorts of animals since 8 years of age.

Yes, my first job from school (16-18) was assistant manager at a very large pet store/corn merchants, after having worked there on Saturdays....then on to the Ministry of Agriculture, then to Spillers foods as a representative. I also was a weekend Zoo Keeper. at the age of 17/18. :D

[lastlid]

I also was a weekend zoo keeper. at the age of 17/18. :D

:D :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

That is one buisness me & my wife would like to start is the pet shop trade when we move to the phils in the distant future.... I don't know what the rules & regulations are regarding this :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Neither do I, and I didn't want to get involved with such things either (probably specially made-up for foreigners :rolleyes:).

That's why I always kept a low profile and operated my business from behind 8 foot high walls and gates, with CCTV. ;)

I did nearly buy a vacant tropical fish shop though, but thought better of it.

[lastlid]

Neither do I, and I didn't want to get involved with such things either (probably specially made-up for foreigners :rolleyes:).



Could you not simply register the business in your wife's name....to avoid getting caught up with those special rules for foreigners?

[grahamw48]

Could you not simply register the business in your wife's name....to avoid getting caught up with those special rules for foreigners?

Still dodgy IMO , and just not needed in our case.

[Dakila]

Just asking if anyone has any up to date information of beekeeping in the Philippines?

There is a famous bee farm in Tagaytay. You can read their story here (http://www.ilogmaria.com/aboutus/the-ilog-maria-story/)


Would it be viable hobby that not only puts some honey on the table but also makes a little money to help cover costs?
Yes, see the story above :coucouchapeau:

[Terpe]

There is a famous bee farm in Tagaytay. You can read their story here (http://www.ilogmaria.com/aboutus/the-ilog-maria-story/)


Yes, see the story above :coucouchapeau:

Thankyou Daks for your reply :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Thanks the link, it's the same one tanga suggested , that must be quite a famous bee farm.

[Dakila]

Hi Terpe,

Ooops, sorry! Didn't realize it has already been posted.
I'm gonna go see Ilog Maria next month so will be posting some travelogs. Can't wait :waver: !!

Daks

[Terpe]

Hi Terpe,

Ooops, sorry! Didn't realize it has already been posted.
I'm gonna go see Ilog Maria next month so will be posting some travelogs. Can't wait :waver: !!

Daks

I'm sure you'll have a great time.
I'm looking forward to those travelogs :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[lastlid]

i thought it was a very good question, beekeeping and i was looking forward to the answers, i shall buzz of and come back later:)

Actually I think this is an experience one could get a great buzz out of........:D

[lastlid]

Lot of potential medicinal benefits in honey, so they say. A cure for hayfever and all.....:icon_lol:

[grahamw48]

That is one buisness me & my wife would like to start is the pet shop trade when we move to the phils in the distant future.... I don't know what the rules & regulations are regarding this :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Let me know if you need an old bloke to help you out.
Just need my rations and a couple of San Migs. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Arthur Little]

I thought I pressed "QUOTE" but I must have pressed "Edit" instead!

You too, Fred? I've done that :yeahthat: a few times myself ... it can happen all too easily. ;)

[Arthur Little]

You too, Fred? I've done that :yeahthat: a few times myself ... it can happen all too easily. ;)

:rolleyes: ... it happened so often to ME at one stage :bigcry: ... I ended up with a "bee :icon_lol: in my bonnet":23_111_9[1]: about it! :doh

[stevie c]

Let me know if you need an old bloke to help you out.
Just need my rations and a couple of San Migs. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Thanks Graham i may well take you up on that offer :xxgrinning--00xx3: