I am Randy Cirio, a young farmer leader in Bula, Camarines Sur, Philippines. At the age of 13, I’ve already started working on the farm to assist my parents. Our struggle to reclaim the ownership of our land was highlighted in 2008 when we staged a historic 444-kilometer walk from Bula to Malacanang. The majority […]
I am Kaye Cee A. Arellaga, 19 years old, and the eldest among five siblings. I grew up under the custody of my grandparents and have learned to live independently. I learned about agriculture when I became a member of the cooperative where I had an immersion process as part of the school requirements. I […]
I am Roen Corneras, a young farmer from Camarines Sur. My family’s main livelihood is farming. Over time, I witnessed the complex reality of being a farmer. Since I was young, I saw the hardships of my parents in the rice field. They gamble their capital for farming inputs, put in the time and work, […]