MAHINTANA LAUNCHES ADAPT: ODK M&E TOOL FOR PARTNER GROWER COOPS

“If the farmer wins, we all win.” Nicholaos Yiannakis, Dole Philippines, Inc. On March 29, 2021, Mahintana Foundation, Inc. through the project on technical assistance to Dolefil pineapple contract growership cooperatives launched the ADAPT (Agricultural Development and Advancement through People and Technologies) System – Phase 1. Dole Philippines, Inc and five grower cooperatives supported the Read More

MAHINTANA TAKES PART IN THE BFAR ORIENTATION ON FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 263

Mahintana Foundation, Inc., through the Ridge-to-Reef Program participated in the orientation of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XII (BFAR XII) on Fisheries Administrative Order 263 series of 2019 (FAO 263) otherwise known as “Establishment of Fisheries Management Areas (FMA) for the Conservation and Management of Fisheries in Philippines Waters” on March 25, 2021 Read More

SOLARES TRAINS SOCOTECO II INSTALLERS AND VERIFIERS FOR UPCOMING INVENTORY, DISTRIBUTION, INSTALLATION, AND VERIFICATION ACTIVITIES

The project staff conducted a training on Open Data Kit or ODK-based distribution, installation, and verification in preparation for the upcoming next phase of the project with the arrival of the solar home system (SHS) units for MAKIMA in April. The purpose of the training is to replace the use of paper in conducting SHS Read More

DEPED XII GIVES RECOGNITION TO MAHINTANA AT BULIGANAY 2020 GAWAD PARANGAL

Department of Education SOCCSKSARGEN awarded a plaque of recognition to Mahintana Foundation, Inc., among groups and organizations recognized at the Buliganay 2020 Gawad Parangal at The Farm, Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City last March 26, 2021. As the foundation’s representative, Mr. Roel Ian Blanker, program manager of Institution-Building & Governance and project manager of ProPEACE (Promoting Read More

100 BAMBOO HILLS PLANTED FOR REFORESTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ADVOCACY

On March 22, Global Tri-People Agri-Tourism, Consumers, Transport and Integrated Association, Inc. (GTPATCTIAI) partnered with Mahintana Foundation, Inc. for their reforestation and environmental awareness advocacy through planting 100 bamboo hills at Silway River, (6°11’36.32″N, 125° 5’16.56″E), Brgy. Silway 8, Polomolok on March 22, 2021.

RIDGE-TO-REEF PARTICIPATES IN THE BLGU CANNERY SITE 5-YEAR BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING/WORKSHOP

Hon. Antonio Octavio delivering his opening message (upper left) and Engr. Danny Pelias of OMPDC giving the overview of the planning/workshop and the BDP’s impact to the recipient barangay (lower left); during the presentation of Mr. Gonzalo Palma III, DARBC representative, on the plans of the cooperative (upper right); group workshop sessions (lower right) Mahintana Foundation, Read More

802ND SQUADRON PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY – SOUTHERN MINDANAO DISTRICT CELEBRATES WORLD WATER DAY & NAT’L WOMENS MONTH THROUGH MANGROVE PLANTING AND GROWING

Mahintana through the Ridge to Reef project supported the humanitarian mission, of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) in partnership with Mahintana Foundation, Inc. (MFI) conducted a mangrove planting and growing activity at Purok Minanga, Brgy. Buayan, General Santos City (6°32’26.83″N, 124°50’12.68″E). PCGA celebrated the World Water Day (March 22) and March 2021 National Women’s Read More