COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT INDIGENOUS SPECIES

For decades, misinformation has led many to believe that coconut is harmful to our health; that imported bees are superior to our native species; that local herbs are mere “quack remedies”; and that artificial chemicals and pesticides are the only path to higher farm yields.

Changing these long‑held beliefs requires patience, education, and a united effort.

A core part of our mission is to raise awareness about the tremendous value of our indigenous resources. By strengthening our collective knowledge, we help ensure the survival and growth of the plants and animals that sustain us. Every species — including humans — is interdependent. Harm to one disrupts the balance of our ecosystem and threatens our shared livelihood.

Marinduque is blessed with long coastlines, fertile land, and a climate ideal for coconut farming — a landscape where bees can forage all year round. Our goal is to transform these heaven‑sent gifts into meaningful economic opportunities for our farming communities.

POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN COCONUT-PRODUCING PROVINCES

Our village‑type oil mill in Marinduque, together with the development of local apiculture, serves as a model for expansion to other coconut‑producing provinces in the Philippines. Our strategy is simple but transformative: bring manufacturing closer to the source of raw materials.

This stands in contrast to the traditional practice of transporting raw goods from rural areas to urban factories where infrastructure is concentrated.

We aim to break this cycle of developmental imbalance by producing finished products within the communities that need economic upliftment the most — and selling them to more affluent markets. This approach creates local jobs, ensures stable demand for farmers’ harvests, improves margins for local sellers, provides steady cargo for local shippers, and increases tax revenue for local governments.

ECOLOGICALLY SOUND MANUFACTURING PRACTICES

The success of our business model depends on keeping our operations as green and nature‑aligned as possible. Large companies often avoid rural areas due to limited infrastructure, unreliable electricity, and high fuel‑dependent logistics.

Our solution is to manufacture products that work with nature, not against it.

We minimize reliance on power‑hungry machinery and instead harness the natural processes of microorganisms and insects to produce our oils and waxes. We avoid artificial chemicals, choosing instead to use coconuts, bee by‑products, and herbal extracts to create safer, more wholesome products.

By allowing our bees to pollinate fruit trees and vegetables without harmful pesticides, we help increase food production while protecting the environment. Our finished products have long shelf lives, making them resilient to shipping delays — unlike raw materials that easily spoil in transit.

NATURAL FARMING AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF LAND

Promoting natural farming in Marinduque is essential because our bees thrive only in environments free from toxic chemicals. While many coconut trees already grow without pesticides, more work is needed to ensure long‑term soil and ecosystem health.

Coconut by‑products will play a vital role in achieving this vision.

We aim to collaborate with local farmers to develop natural farming systems that supply us with organic materials such as herbal extracts and oils for our product line. We also support the propagation of native livestock raised on local feed sources.

We value biodiversity and the interdependence of all species, knowing that the growth of our business is inseparable from the sustainability of our natural resources.

COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS FOR THE WORLD MARKET

We are committed to offering products free from harmful chemicals, preservatives, and fillers. Our formulations contain no petroleum‑based ingredients such as petrolatum or paraffin wax.

Every item we produce is crafted with care, intention, and respect for nature — because we believe everyone deserves products that are safe, honest, and made with love.