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Weathering the storm: Evangeline Frasco’s story of resilience
Women farmers like Evangeline “Nanay Vangie” Frasco are the backbone of rural communities, balancing the demands of both farm and family...
Apr 86 min read


Growing in the face of climate change: Nanay Edith’s story of empowering her community
Nanay Edith shares with us the lessons she has learned through years of hands-on experience and her hopes for her fellow farmers.
Mar 115 min read


Planting seeds of resilience: Francisca Rimalos’ journey in the cornfields of Cagayan
In this article, we sat down with Nanay Fran and talked about her journey as a farmer.
Mar 55 min read


Nurturing innovation: celebrating women and girls in agricultural science
Each year on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated to recognize the contributions of women and...
Feb 114 min read


Empowered Women, Resilient Farms: Insights from Grow Asia’s GrowHer program
For 65-year-old Francisca "Nanay Fran" Somejo Rimalos, learning never ends. A dedicated farmer since her teenage years, Nanay Fran...
Aug 11, 20244 min read


Inspiring inclusion for women in agriculture
Together with SEARCA, PPSA brought together key stakeholders in the agri sector to inspire inclusion and encourage women's empowerment.
Mar 21, 20243 min read


Harvesting hope: When mothers turn to dragon fruit farming
Nestled in Nasugbu, Batangas is a community of mothers who have taken up dragon fruit farming. Beyond the traditional roles society often...
Dec 14, 20235 min read


Making ends meet: life on the cornfield
Born to a family of farmers, Tarcila “Tasing” Jurado Bunayog is accustomed to the hustle and bustle in the farm. At an early age, Tasing...
Jul 12, 20236 min read


Women can do it: What we can learn from budding farmers in Marinduque
In the neighborhood of Cawit Boac, Marinduque, the women are busy tending to the community garden of their Women Food Producers...
May 5, 20235 min read


Usapang Mais: PPSA’s AGREE Project calls for support to promote inclusivity in the corn value chains
In agriculture, we cannot separate the issues of climate change and gender inequalities. Climate change greatly amplifies gender inequalitie
Mar 29, 20236 min read


Breaking stereotypes: How an international dev't practitioner empowers farmers in the Philippines
Honey Catherine Sobrevega has been in the development sector for over three decades. Her work spans on women-focused projects in different
Mar 28, 20235 min read
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