When the supertyphoon Odette hit the town of Malimono in Surigao del Norte in December 2021, the damage was devastating:…
Hope springs eternal in Kabasalan water project
For her family’s daily water supply, Melba Acotanza, a resident of barangay Concepcion in Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, relied on the…
Continuing Marissa Camacho’s legacy by empowering women
On its 21st founding anniversary on November 29, 2022, the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) awarded the Marissa Camacho Legacy Fund…
Young leader boosts competitiveness of farmer’s group
Because of its vibrant coffee industry, Sultan Kudarat is dubbed as the “Robusta Capital of the Philippines.” While coffee farming…
Turning aspirations into reality: A young IP farmer’s journey
From his house in an upland neighborhood high above the mountains, Carlo Casenillas, 23, traveled by foot to his school…
Coffee farming fuels young IP’s quest to help her community
Sitio “Bagong Buhay” is the name of the village where Flushiela Mae Hupayan, 22, resides. Located in the upland area of…
Supporting cooperative’s push for food security
In an endless expanse of gold and green along the plains of Guimba, rice farmers are getting ready for the…
Empowering Kabasalan fisherfolks through partnerships
In Kabasalan, the long-coveted treasure chest can just be found in the mangrove sanctuary. Situated in the Sibuguey Bay in…
Collab eyed to sustain value chains in Sultan Kudarat
Situated in the southwestern part of Mindanao, the municipalities of Lebak and Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat are known for their…
PEF welcomes new Board member
Rev. Fr. Jose Victor E. Lobrigo or Fr. Jovic is the newest Board Member of the Peace and Equity Foundation as representative…