We are honored to have co-organized two meaningful sessions at the Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Transformation Forum 2026, hosted by the Asian Development Bank, where the future of food in our region took center stage. From youth leadership to the flavors of the season, this forum reminded us that transforming food systems begins not with policy documents or technological innovations alone, but with people, culture, and community. Our participation in this landmark event

The future of farming is arriving at our doorstep, and it is filled with youthful energy, curiosity, and promise. We are thrilled to welcome 14 immersion students from Tapuyan National High School and Paciano H. Sena Memorial National High School, who are spending ten meaningful days with us at AGREA as part of their student immersion program. This experience represents more than a school requirement; it is an invitation for young learners to discover agriculture not as a dis