Every July, the Philippines observes Nutrition Month, shedding light on the critical health gaps and disease challenges that still challenge Filipino households. The National Nutrition Council of the Philippines creates and runs programs to ensure people of all ages eat well and nutritiously. By working with different sectors, the council helps secure safe, healthy, and sustainable food, even during challenges like poor market access and climate change. But what is nutrition

CACAO AS A DIVERSE, HIGH-VALUE CROP Susan Corbita wakes before the heat settles over Paradise Embac in Paquibato District, Davao City. By the time sunlight filters through the cacao trees, she is already moving through the farm—gauging which branches will soon bear fruit. When people think of cacao, they usually imagine chocolate—something sweet and familiar, perhaps a cup of chocolate (called sikwate), locally produced tablea. Less visible is cacao’s role beyond food, from

The Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA) welcomes Leandro Gazmin, also known as Dax, as its Executive Director starting January 2026. In this capacity, Dax will provide strategic leadership in strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration and advancing PPSA’s efforts toward sustainable and inclusive agricultural development in the Philippines. He will also support the effective delivery of PPSA’s Working Groups and grant-related initiatives. Welcome to t

The Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) marked their decade-long...

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Nanay Edith shares with us the lessons she has learned through years of hands-on experience and her hopes for her fellow farmers.

In this article, we sat down with Nanay Fran and talked about her journey as a farmer.

Each year on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated to recognize the contributions of women and...

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have become integral to sustainable investing and corporate responsibility. These ESG criteria enable investors to align financial goals with values-based objectives, emphasizing environmental stewardship and good governance. However, to deepen its impact, ESG must include a critical aspect: gender equality. Gender equality is a human right and a key pillar to sustainable development and economic growth.