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

March 17, 2026, marked a transformative day for the women of WFPA Marinduque as we participated in a comprehensive whole-day training led by DTI Marinduque at the Marinduque State University Processing Center. In the presence of Ms. Mariella M. Montemmar from the National Competitiveness Council's Provincial Government Monitoring, this training focused on "Dehydration and Powderization Processing of Vegetable By-Products with Orientation on Product Packaging and Labeling Stan

Today, as we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women 2025, we are filled with profound gratitude and hope. This year's theme, "Rural Women: Cultivating Good Food for All," speaks directly to the heart of what we witness every day in our communities, women who are not just farming the land, but farming hope, dignity, and transformation. Through our "Para sa BAJI" initiative in partnership with UN Women and the Municipality of Del Carmen, we have seen firsthand how rural