In an endless expanse of gold and green along the plains of Guimba, rice farmers are getting ready for the harvest. To them, the exposure to the sizzling summer heat is just a small price to pay for long-awaited fruits of their labor. The harvest season may have been a festival of sorts as imagined […]
Sitio “Bagong Buhay” is the name of the village where Flushiela Mae Hupayan, 22, resides. Located in the upland area of Pangantucan, Bukidnon, the sitio is home to a sizable population of indigenous people’s (IP) community, including the Manobo tribe, where she belongs. Most of the households are engaged in farming, with coffee, abaca, and […]
From his house in an upland neighborhood high above the mountains, Carlo Casenillas, 23, traveled by foot to his school in Pangantucan Bukidnon Community College. It is a 1.5-kilometer trek that takes about an hour. That was months ago, as he finally graduated in June 2022. As a member of the Manobo tribe, one of […]
Because of its vibrant coffee industry, Sultan Kudarat is dubbed as the “Robusta Capital of the Philippines.” While coffee farming in the province is powered by farmers who have been planting coffee trees for decades, a new generation of coffee growers are emerging to take the reins. One of them is the leader of an […]
When it comes to local coffee, Bukidnon will always be known for its exceptional quality. In March 2022, six farmers from Bukidnon won in the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC). Five of them came from Bayanihan Millennium Multipurpose Cooperative (BMMPC) in Pangantucan while the other one is from MILALITTRA Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (MILFACO) from Talakag. […]
In a report by the Department of Energy in 2021, 31% of installed energy capacity of Mindanao comes from renewable energy sources as of 2020. This was way lower than the 2011 data, where 65% of the total power generation mix in the island came from clean power. Over the years, the continued power supply […]
In Kabasalan, the long-coveted treasure chest can just be found in the mangrove sanctuary. Situated in the Sibuguey Bay in Western Mindanao, the 4th class municipality is teeming with marine resources, thanks to the valiant efforts of the community in clearing the area of illegal fishing activities and planting hectares of mangroves in the coastal […]
Situated in the southwestern part of Mindanao, the municipalities of Lebak and Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat are known for their rich natural resources. Their land is ideal for agriculture; it is seldom reached by strong typhoons; and these towns border the Moro Gulf, one of the major fishing grounds in the country. Despite these advantages, […]
The Peace and Equity Foundation is pleased to share highlights of last year’s successes in its Annual Report 2021. The Annual Report contains stories of PEF’s continuing efforts to support social enterprises and its celebration of its 20th anniversary of bringing Prosperity for Every Family. To download PEF’s Annual Report 2021, click here.