Beginning with a few pesos – initially from their membership fees and monthly dues, the Samahan ng mga Magsasaka at Nangingisda ng Brgy. Mascariña, Quezon, Quezon (SAMANA) have built their own financial empowerment demonstrating that even small amounts, when pooled...
"Babai nak." (I am a woman.) These were the words that crossed Editha Turon’s mind when she was nominated to lead the Virbira Farmers Association in Barangay Virbira, Carasi, Ilocos Norte. At 64 years old, she has long answered that question - not with words, but with...
In 2023, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) CALABARZON took its initial steps in supporting farmers in the municipality of Tingloy, Batangas, engaging with 10 farming communities. However, a significant challenge quickly...
For Ms. Precy R. Dumaraos, a dedicated member of the Green Thumb Laguna Farmer’s Association (GTLFA) and an entrepreneur in Pakil, Laguna, the ongoing support of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 holds a significant promise in...
Effective public service thrives on a proactive approach to well-being, directly addressing stress and fostering a healthy work-life balance. This principle guides the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) CALABARZON's daily...
The new year brings renewed hope to the Mainit Farmers’ Association (MAFA) in Perez, Quezon, as the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 is set to provide a swine production project to the group. For members...
In Laguna, where farming is central to the lives of many communities, the sun rises on fields tended by hardworking individuals. Their lives revolve around farming, which sustains their families and communities. The challenges are many, from unpredictable weather to...
The sound of waves lapping the shore of Tingloy, Batangas, provides a fitting soundtrack to Adoracion “Doris” A. Atienza's life. Here, amid the rustling coconut trees, this 61-year-old farmer demonstrates the power of perseverance and vision in agriculture. Her...
At sunrise, when most people are still wrapped in the comfort of their beds, Teresita Raqueño is already up, preparing for another long day in the fields. The smell of the morning dew fills the air as she grabs her tools, puts on her bucket hat and long sleeves, and...
In the remote community of Villaviciosa in Abra, a group of 30 women are getting more than eggs in their newly-acquired layer chicken production project. They're finding strength, support, and a shared sense of purpose. Weeks after receiving 100 laying hens, 23...