Melvin Mota takes us on a compelling journey through the intricate tapestry of LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in Philippine workplaces through his personal experiences as he uncovers the challenges faced by queer individuals, the need for progressive policies, and the role of legislative support. “You better work!” A catchphrase that originated in…

AC Alyzsa DY, writes about her experience in conducting capacity-building and learning sessions aimed at equipping agripreneurs with the right knowledge and skills to overcome hurdles that face them in accessing markets, funding, and more. The Philippines is an archipelago rich with natural resource opportunities, surrounded by greens of forests…

Indonesian-based startup BubbME.AI, the ‘Tamagotchi for teen girls’ mental health’ founder Elizabeth Raisa argues why she is adamant about maintaining her “not all’ ‘ answer to the question: Does AI provide all the answers to uncomfortable questions in sexual, maternal, and reproductive health (SMRH)?, and intends to keep it that…

Charlene Rodenas (Char), blogs about her experiences transitioning from being a carefree student to being part of the Gender & Inclusion team at Villgro Philippines. Stepping into the working world marks a significant life milestone. With this comes significant life lessons, too! …

AC Alyzsa Dy shares her journey toward living sustainably and making lifestyle changes that make an impact on the environment. “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of…

Christian Dominic Angelo L. Sobremonte (Nicco) recounts the horrors of flooding in his village and how plastic waste was found to be a major cause of it. Read on to find out how the fragile ecological balance in the Philippines is being realigned to combat the menace of plastic pollution. …

This Pride Month Denise Dalusong takes a look at the challenges of being Queer and the struggle to make sense of it all. …

Nicole Paterno shares her experiences as a mother, an entrepreneur, and a gender lens investment facilitator and the intersectionality that underlines gender and access to finance. In June 2018 it was a surprise and a privilege to have been invited to a two-day workshop by Criterion Institute. There I met…

Nicco writes about the first cohort of AI4Health Asia Accelerator in South and Southeast Asia. Villgro Philippines and the International Development Research Committee of Canada (IDRC) have collaborated to roll out the first-ever AI4Health Asia accelerator program this year. Its design promotes and nurtures innovations in Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI)…