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“Ang pagfa-farming ay maihahalintulad ko sa motocross. Sa motocross, may mga nanalo sa karera dahil naghanda sila at pinaghirapan nila ’yon. At sa farming, kailangan din itong paghandaan—physically and emotionally.” 

I was not a farmer at first. I was a motocross rider. I navigated through mud, not in the depths of a rice field, but across rugged terrains where I let my motorcycle roar as

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They say that fresh milk, in its rawest form, is pure and full of potential but incredibly delicate. It requires the right temperature, the right timing, and the right amount of passion and care to be refined into something that lasts. 

Looking back, the journey of JAMS Dairy Integrated farm is rooted in the freshness of our milk, filled with the purity of our dreams, yet fragile in

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A Farmer’s Heart That Never Stopped Planting

In Brgy. Sagpangan, Aborlan, Palawan, you’ll find a man whose love for planting has been deeply rooted since childhood — Rowell Q. Rodriguez, owner of Rodriguez Integrated Farm and Butterfly Eco Garden in Puerto Princesa City.

Rowell’s journey began in the early 1990s, when he acquired his farmland. With only a few kasuy (cashew) trees

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Aloha House Inc. in Puerto Princesa, Palawan was founded by Narcisa and Keith Mikkelson in 1999. It started as an orphanage, licensed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and registered with the Security Exchange Commission. Their main mission was to care for children and provide community development services.

The idea of farming started when Narcisa became sick

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In the small town of San Vicente, Palawan, farming was more than just a livelihood for the  Pacaldo family—it was their way of life. Jhomar Pacaldo saw the struggles of farming. His  parents were farmers who worked tirelessly. Witnessing their hardships, Jhomar promised  himself that he would never follow the same path. “Paglaki ko ayaw ko talaga maging farmer, kasi  nakikita ko ang hirap at

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When hard work and visions turn into reality, dreams are transformed into legacies. This is the story of Willandaise Integrated Farm in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro—a thriving 6.2-hectare haven of fruits, fisheries, and farm tourism that began as a vision of two determined individuals, Daisy and William Tana.

What started in 2016 as a simple piece of land is now a model farm, a certified

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How a Young Woman Agricultural Technologist Developed Change in Romblon’s Farming  Communities 

A Nurtured Farmer, Inspired by Family 

In the peaceful yet resilient agricultural scenery of Romblon, one woman’s dedication to  learning, service, and innovation stands out. Dally Jean Formocan, an Agricultural Technologist  from Odiongan, Romblon, is not only the Municipal Rice Officer but

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The uplifting journey of a former educator who traded lesson plans for mushroom spawn and became an agripreneur.

“Nang mapunta ako rito, mas sumigla ang buhay ko. Sabi nga ng iba, ‘Bakit hindi ka tumatanda?’ Eh ako po ay 62 years old na. Sabi ko, siguro nga, ang mushroom ang nagpapasaya sa buhay, nagpapaganda ng pakiramdam, at sa parehong panahon, nakatutulong pang maging malusog ang

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“The name Millionita was inspired by my aunt, in hopes that we’d become millionaires as well.”

My name is Millionita S. Amido, but to my family and friends, I am Camille. Born and raised in Brgy. Batino, Calapan City, I strive to embody the prosperity my name suggests. However, my journey has been far from easy. I have never stopped chasing my dreams, and life has never ceased challenging

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The intricate leaves in shades of green and purplish red, tucked in small cups and lined perfectly with a continuous water system, are a sight to behold inside Blake’s greenhouse. 

Blake’s Agritourism Techno Farm traces back its humble beginnings in 2022, within the four corners of the family’s rooftop in Brgy. San Mariano, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro. 

“We started as Blake’s Hydrofarm. It

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