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 […]
Miarayon Lapok Lirongan Tinaytayan Talaandig Tribal Association (Milalittra Coffee), with the support from Peace and Equity Foundation, distributed food packs to Talaandig farmers affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). PEF’s relief efforts have reached the urban poor communities, farmers, fisherfolks, medical frontliners, and indigenous communities across the country.
With recognition from foreign competitions and expos, it is truly evident that Bukidnon coffee is a certified world-class. It’s no wonder why the coffee industry in the province is continuously gaining support from the local government. On April 13- 14, Lorna Libante, a farmer member of Bayanihan Millennium Multipurpose Cooperative (BMMPC), showcased her Robusta coffee […]