Slow Food Community PASIL

12/10/2026

𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑲𝑨𝑷𝑬 𝑻𝑨𝑲𝑼 𝑬𝑫 𝑰𝑻𝑶𝑮𝑶𝑵 ☕️🐌

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 6, 2026 – The Slow Food Community Pasil continues to promote the Slow Food movement across the Cordillera Administrative Region through the 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆–𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝑫𝑨-𝑪𝑨𝑹) 4𝑲 (𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝑲𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒐) 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎, headed by Ms. Cynthia Awaga, in partnership with the Municipal Agriculture Office of the Local Government Unit of Itogon, Benguet, headed by Municipal Agriculturist Berto O. Bayeng.

The activity was attended by members of various Indigenous Organizations, local farmers, community leaders, barangay officials and staff of Barangay Tinongdan, led by Barangay Captain Bernard S. Waclin, together with Barangay Kagawad Narciso Labaysa, as well as employees and staff of the Local Government Unit of Itogon and community members from Barangays Tinongdan and Poblacion in Itogon, Benguet.

During the activity, Itogon Municipal Agriculturist Berto O. Bayeng emphasized the importance of organizing a Slow Food Community in the municipality to help preserve and protect its local food heritage, particularly Kintoman rice and Arabica coffee. Participants were also encouraged to nominate these traditional food products for inclusion in the 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘼𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚, an international catalog that recognizes and promotes heritage foods at risk of being forgotten.

Meanwhile, Itogon Municipal Mayor Bernard S. Waclin, represented by Executive Assistant II Mr. Marienito D. Lisayen, highlighted the importance of practicing Slow Food principles, not only in the food people eat but also in protecting the environment, promoting good health, preserving culture and traditions, supporting local farmers, and strengthening communities.

Through this initiative, the Slow Food Community Pasil continues to share its experiences and inspire other Indigenous communities to value their local food heritage, safeguard traditional knowledge, protect their ancestral domains, and explore sustainable livelihood opportunities rooted in their own food traditions. By protecting indigenous food systems while creating opportunities for local farmers and producers, the Slow Food movement helps ensure that cultural heritage and community livelihoods can thrive together for future generations.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘: 𝗔 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗢 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🇵🇭🇮🇹

Our 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 to the 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 for representing our province at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 in Turin, Italy, and for bringing the richness of our Indigenous food heritage to the international stage.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗦. 𝗘𝗱𝗱𝘂𝗯𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 who made this journey possible. We recognize the time, effort, and sacrifices involved in representing Kalinga and sharing the traditions, agricultural knowledge, and cultural identity that our communities have preserved for generations.

We also remember those who hoped to join the delegation but were unable to travel, including those whose visa applications were denied. Although not everyone could be physically present, their dedication to our shared heritage remains part of this journey.

In a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 and 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 moment, 𝗥𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗕. 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮𝘆 received the prestigious 2026 𝘽𝙮𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙎𝙤𝙤 𝙆𝙞𝙢 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 from Slow Food International! Although she was unable to attend in person, her years of dedicated work in protecting our heirloom rice, Indigenous food traditions, and biodiversity received international recognition. This achievement is not only a personal honor but also a recognition of our farmers, elders, and communities who continue to keep our heritage alive.

This journey reminds us that representing Kalinga is more than attending an international event. It is about giving our people a voice, sharing our stories with the world, and creating opportunities for the next generation to value and protect what our ancestors have entrusted to us.

As we celebrate these achievements, we also look forward to your 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 for Slow Food Kalinga and our shared mission to protect Indigenous food heritage, promote local farmers, preserve heirloom seeds, and pass our traditions on to the next generation. May this journey strengthen our partnership and inspire more initiatives that will bring pride and opportunities to our communities.

To Governor James S. Edduba, the entire Kalinga delegation, and all our partners and supporters, thank you for standing with our people and our heritage. May we continue working together to bring Kalinga’s rich food culture to the world.

Our roots are our strength. Our heritage is our pride. And our people are our greatest legacy. ❤️🌾

- Slow Food Community Pasil

10/10/2026

Makauma met nu kanayon ilako Kuma nu ada paglakuan

02/10/2026

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), in partnership with Mode Matrix Manila Inc., is featuring the Slow Food Community Pasil in its 2027 wall and desk calendars, highlighting the different Unoy rice varieties that have made Pasil known as the first Indigenous Slow Food Community and the home of the country’s first Unoy Rice Presidia.

The project aims to put a spotlight on the importance of preserving culture, traditions, indigenous practices, and, most importantly, indigenous food. More than simply producing a calendar, the project seeks to help people understand and appreciate the story of every ingredient and significance behind the food produced by small and local farmers.

According to Mr. Jose Antonio Yabyabin of the Corporate Affairs, Communications and Events Department of the LANDBANK Head Office, the project was designed to go beyond the traditional purpose of a calendar. Instead of simply looking at the photographs, viewers are encouraged to learn more about the stories behind them.

Through the use of QR codes placed on the calendars, people can access additional information about the featured communities, products, farmers, and cultural practices. This allows the calendar to serve not only as a visual material but also as a platform for sharing stories, knowledge, and awareness about local food and the people who preserve them.

For Slow Food Community Pasil, being featured in the 2027 LANDBANK calendar is an opportunity to bring the story of Unoy rice and the community’s efforts in preserving indigenous food systems to a wider audience.

This activity was made possible through the recommendation of Ms. Reena Gamboa, President of Slow Food Community Negros and Director of Slow Food Philippines with the support of the Local Government Unit of Pasil under the leadership of Mayor Silvestre A. Mosing, through the Municipal Agriculture Office headed by Municipal Agriculturist Jenelyn Massagan. It was also supported by the LANDBANK Tabuk City Branch represented by Reynaldo J. Pagulayan, Marketing Manager.
And facilitated through the efforts of Rowena B. Gonnay, Assistant Municipal Agriculturist, Focal Person on Organic Agriculture, and Coordinator of the Slow Food Community Pasil, with the support and participation of Barangay Dangtalan Punong Barangay and Slow Food Community Pasil Spokesperson Lam-en D. Gonnay together with Sangguniang Bayan member Hon. Lonely Lovely Aguac.

02/10/2026

Mangan taku!

Slow Food breakfast with the Land Bank of the Philippines together with Mode Matrix Manila Inc.

30/09/2026

A 58-year-old iPasil received the prestigious award during the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 in Turin, Italy, recognizing her work in promoting traditional Kalinga food, heirloom rice varieties, biodiversity, and sustainable food practices. For Rowena B. Gonnay, from Dangtalan, Pasil, Kalinga, the ByungSoo Kim Award is more than a personal achievement. It is a recognition she wants to carry home to the small farmers of Kalinga who continue to plant heirloom rice, preserve traditional food, and keep an ancestral food system alive. The recognition was given by Slow Food International, and was recieved by the President to Slow Food Negros Reena Gamboa, along eith the Director of Terra Madre Asia and the Pacific.

28/09/2026

𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲

September 29, 2026— Kalinga’s indigenous food heritage gained international recognition as Ms. Rowena Gonnay of the Pasil Slow Food Community received the ByungSoo Kim Award during the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy.

The award, given by Slow Food International, recognizes Gonnay’s work in promoting traditional Kalinga food, protecting heirloom rice varieties, and keeping indigenous food practices alive.

Through her work, Gonnay has helped raise awareness of traditional crops and food practices that form part of the community’s cultural heritage.

The recognition also puts Pasil and Kalinga in the spotlight as local communities continue efforts to preserve indigenous food traditions and promote sustainable food systems.

Her achievement is a source of pride for Pasil, Kalinga and the Cordillera, bringing the region’s rich food heritage to an international audience.

Congratulations Maam Rowena!

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28/09/2026

Kalinga’s indigenous food advocate Rowena Gonnay of the Pasil Slow Food Community received the prestigious ByungSoo Kim Award during the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 in Turin, Italy, according to the Department of Tourism-Cordillera Administrative Region on September 28. The recognition from Slow Food International honors Gonnay’s work in preserving traditional Kalinga gastronomy, protecting heirloom rice varieties and promoting indigenous foodways and sustainable food practices.