The trees stand quietly in the highlands of Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, their leaves swaying gently with the mountain breeze, unnoticed for years, and for some, even taken for granted. For 74-year-old Ninfa Denamarca, these trees are more than part of the landscape; they are part of her survival. “This is my life,” she […]
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In 2017, November Canieso-Yeo founded Plantsville Health, a social enterprise dedicated to saving the endangered Philippine cinnamon species. By working with smallholder farmers, particularly women, Plantsville cultivates cinnamon, purchases their harvest, and creates high-value products, ensuring both environmental and economic sustainability. Photo courtesy of Plantsville Health . Before establishing Plantsville, Ms. Canieso-Yeo spent 15 years in […]
Plantsville Health Products is a woman-led social enterprise focused on conservation, livelihood, health, and climate change. The organization works to protect and promote the endangered Philippine cinnamon tree by planting and harvesting it to absorb carbon and mitigate climate change effects. The cinnamon bark and leaves are processed into health and wellness products, including cinnamon […]