In the mornings in Sitio Bendum, when the fog still hangs low over the ridgeline, one can already hear the gentle swish of citronella leaves being gathered as Pulangiyēn women move quietly through the paths they have known since childhood,…
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The hydro steam distillation machine, platform digital weighing scale, and drying rack equipment for the DOST-Region X citronella processing project implemented by APC were recently turned over by officials and staff of the City Government of Malaybalay in a turnover…
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DOST-Region X turned over the project to APC and the City Government of Malaybalay (Photo from DOST-Region X) In collaboration with the City Government of Malaybalay, APC is implementing Project Citro OIL or the Citronella Oil Income Leveraging in Sitio…
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APC shares this story from Jesuits Global after a visit by Fr Pierre Bélanger SJ to Bendum in January 2020 where he spoke with the youth and APC staff and the various activities they engage in towards caring for our…
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The forest plays a significant role in the life of the indigenous communities. It is where they get food, materials for shelter, and sources of livelihood. They need to learn how to sustain their resources not only for the present…
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