East-West Seed Foundation, Inc. proudly participated in the Regional Kick-off Program of Brigada Eskwela 2026 held at Gabaldon Central School in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija, reaffirming its commitment to supporting education, nutrition, and community development. The event brought together key education leaders and stakeholders, including DepEd Undersecretary Atty. Debbie Jean C. Dejamco, Regional Director Tolentino G. Aquino, and Schools Division Office of Nueva Ecija officials l

The partnership between the Schools Division Office of Calamba and the East-West Seed Foundation, Inc. continues to grow stronger as they successfully conducted the “Basics of Vegetable Production” Webinar last May 22, 2026. 🌱 Bringing together dedicated teachers, nurses, and staff from SDO Calamba, the webinar aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge on vegetables—not only as a source of nourishment but also as a means to promote healthier and more sustainable c

The East-West Seed Foundation, Inc. is honored to receive a Plaque of Appreciation at the Partners’ Appreciation and Recognition Event from the DepEd Philippines, led by Secretary Juan Edgardo 'Sonny' Angara Angara—recognizing its continued commitment to supporting Filipino learners and communities. During the awarding ceremony, it was shared that “there are so many helping hands giving to DepEd—over 200 organizations, corporations, and partners across different sectors.” Th

A new chapter for sustainable agriculture and community nutrition has begun in Arteche, Eastern Samar as the Gulayamanan Arteche project officially takes its first steps forward. Through a recently concluded Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing and site evaluation, this initiative marks a meaningful collaboration between the Local Government Unit of Arteche, Metrobank Foundation, and East-West Seed Foundation—all working together toward a shared goal: empowering farmers, imp

In every seed planted lies a quiet hope for healthier families, nourished children, and stronger communities. This spirit came alive as East West Seed Philippines (EWPH), together with its employee volunteers led by Human Resources Head Melanie Villena, launched “EWS Gulay Yan!” on April 29 in Barangay Janao-Janao, San Juan. In partnership with the local government and the Department of Education (DepEd), the initiative promotes nutrition, food self-sufficiency, and community

March is National Women's Month, an observance that is deeply rooted in the global commemoration of the International Women’s Day on March 8. We celebrate the hardworking women in agriculture whose passion, strength, and dedication help nourish families, communities, and the future of farming. Your contributions continue to inspire and uplift the next generation. hashtag#IWD hashtag#WomensDay hashtag#WomensMonth

We are grateful for the opportunity to visit the Camp Asia site in San Jose, Tarlac, and for the warm welcome extended by Boyoung Cho and her team at Camp Asia. The exchange was truly insightful as we shared our respective advocacies, programs, and commitment to the communities we serve. It was inspiring to discover how our missions align—particularly in strengthening local food systems and empowering communities through sustainable initiatives. At East-West Seed Foundation,

Held last November 28, 2025, the one-day orientation on Strategies in Organic Farming, Crop Production, and Bio-Intensive Gardening for the non-teaching personnel of DepEd Tayo Meycauayan City served as an important step in equipping participants with practical knowledge and sustainable techniques. Through hands-on learning and shared insights, the activity aimed to empower staff with skills that promote healthier food systems, enhance school-community gardens, and support l

Promoting Environmental Stewardship Through Planting and Shared Advocacy Photo courtesy of San Miguel NHS Youth For Environment in Schools-Organization In celebration of National Environment Month, the East-West Seed Foundation (EWSF) proudly participated in the Community Plantree initiative of San Miguel National High School—an activity that brings together students, educators, and community partners to cultivate a deeper sense of environmental responsibility through purpose

The recently concluded VeggieEskwela BootCamp in the Province of Basilan—held last November 18–21, 2025—marks another meaningful step toward building food-secure, nutritionally empowered communities across the island. In partnership with the OPAg Basilan (Office of the Provincial Agriculture), the Provincial Government of Basilan , DA - PCAF ( Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries ) and the Zuellig Family Foundation , this four-day Training of Trainers brought tog

Our team had the privilege to take part in the DepEd NCR Regional Stakeholders’ Conference and Awarding Ceremony for outstanding School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) and Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) implementers held on October 24, 2025, at the Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City. We were honored to share our flagship initiatives — Veggi Eskwela and Oh My Gulay — which champion sustainable food production, nutrition education, and community engagement through school gardens.

The East-West Seed Foundation (EWSF), in partnership with the Villar Foundation, successfully conducted the VeggiEskwela VeggiTech Training last September 29–30 in San Miguel, Iloilo. The two-day capacity-building program brought together local farmers and community growers eager to strengthen their knowledge and skills in sustainable vegetable production. The training covered essential topics such as soil preparation, seedling management, crop protection, fertilization, and

The East West Seed Foundation (EWSF) has officially received its Certificate of Registration and License to Operate (CRLTO), granting the...

The partnership between Villar Foundation and East-West Seed Foundation (EWSF) continues to flourish with the successful conduct of the...

The East-West Seed Foundation is grateful to have joined the National Nutrition Council Sub-Island Conference on Food Security and...

The East West Seed Foundation is deeply honored to be named among the grantees in the recently concluded George S.K. Ty Grants Turnover ,...

In celebration of Catechetical Month last September 12, 2025, students from Mary Help of Christians School (Pampanga), Inc . were given a...

The partnership between Villar Foundation and East-West Seed Foundation (EWSF) continues to flourish with the successful conduct of the...

From July 28–31, 2025, the East-West Seed Foundation (EWSF) team visited Bantayan, Cebu to assess potential sites for Gulayamanan Phase 2...

Mentors from PLDT & Smart Communities, Harbest Agribusiness Corporation, East-West Seed Foundation, Inc.- Philippines, and partner DA...