Tag: farmers

SILFRED “KUYA FRED” ABELITADO IS A FRIEND TO MINDANAO’S FARMERS

In a cinderblock-walled courtyard half shaded by palm and balete trees, in the quiet Davao City subdivision of Juna, stands the industrial array of Coffee For Peace (CFP). Bamboo drying frames and stacks of hard plastic tubs flank locally fabricated de-pulper and roaster machines. Close by are tables for sorting beans and, in an adjoining …

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Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2016/03/kuya-fred-is-a-friend-to-mindanaos-farmers/

PBCI CONDUCTS PAR FAIR TRADE SEMINAR IN KALINGA

Twenty eight (28) farmers from Barangay (Village) Asibanglan and Balbalan were gathered in Tabuk City for the Fair Trade Farming seminar. They were introduced to Fair Trade Principles and processes in coffee farming.  The farmers were happy because it was the first time they heard about Fair Trade and it was an eye-opener for them. At the end of the day, they ordered …

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Permanent link to this article: https://peacebuilderscommunity.org/2011/05/pbci-conducted-par-fair-trade-seminar-in-kalinga/

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