Hunger did not begin with the energy crisis, and it is not primarily about food shortage. It is about affordability. Today, 20.5% of Filipinos experience involuntary hunger not because food is unavailable, but because they simply cannot afford to eat. This is more than a food issue; it is an economic and systemic challenge that demands our collective attention, our honest reflection, and our sustained action. When families must choose between paying for electricity, transport

In a powerful and timely article, our Founder and Chairperson, Ms. Cherrie Atilano, highlights the indispensable role of women across our food systems, from mangrove stewards who protect coastal ecosystems to culinary innovators who transform local ingredients into nourishing, culturally-rooted meals. This is not merely an observation; it is a clear call to action that investing in women is not optional, it is essential to building resilient communities, protecting our ecosys

Alongside our Partner's Night celebration, we proudly launched Nanay Growcery, a heartfelt initiative rooted in purpose and partnership that represents more than a vegetable subscription service. It is a movement of nanay-to-nanay solidarity, where empowered women farmers nourish families while strengthening communities and restoring dignity to agriculture. This initiative brings fresh, nutritious vegetables grown by our women community farmers straight to homes across the Ph