La Cooperación Española en Filipinas visita a las mujeres agricultoras indígenas en Porac, Pampanga

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On May 28, 2026, the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) visited the Ayta Indigenous Women Farmers in Porac, Pampanga.

Implemented by Sulong Peace Inc. (SPI), the Porac project highlights the strong connection between indigenous farming knowledge and sustainable development. The women shared practices such as seed preservation, organic cultivation, crop diversification, and resource-efficient farming rooted in ancestral wisdom and aligned with the principles of the green and circular economy.

They also emphasized indigenous climate knowledge in disaster prevention, using traditional practices to anticipate seasonal changes, protect crops, and strengthen community resilience.

More than food producers, Indigenous women farmers are guardians of culture, biodiversity, and resilience — embodying a holistic approach to sustainability grounded in solidarity, spirituality, and care for the land.

The visit formed part of a week-long mission by AECID officials from its headquarters in Madrid, Spain, including Ms. Irene Seco, Technical Adviser for the Middle East and the Philippines, and Ms. Raquel López, Country Specialist for the Philippines, to gain firsthand experience of the projects currently being implemented by AECID in the Philippines.