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SEAOIL Foundation, Inc. or SFI is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of SEAOIL Philippines, Inc.

03/09/2026

Egg-Cellent Progress: Local Chicken Egg Production Projects Boost Food Access in Barangay Bawing

Twenty-six households previously assisted under SFI’s Tugon sa Gutom program in Barangay Bawing are now supplying their local communities with fresh, high-quality chicken eggs at affordable prices.

Designed to enhance food access, the 96-head egg production project operates in two sites: Sitio Changco, in partnership with the Barangay LGU of Bawing, and Sitio Maltaan, in collaboration with the Nicolas Danie-Aligado Integrated School (NDAIS).

To keep eggs accessible for low income households, the project holders in Sitio Changco contain their costs and improve management for them to sell eggs for ₱6 each—roughly ₱2 to ₱3 cheaper than market prices in the poblacion. Financial performance is good for a start-up agri-livelihood project.

SFI thanks the Barangay LGU of Bawing, NDAIS, Stephen Golen, community leaders Josephine Lomarda, Fedila Guinit, Arceli Boniel, Meriza Clarito and all the participating households for their efforts, support and determination to succeed.

27/08/2026

SFI formalizes partnership with DepEd City Schools Division in General Santos City in support of Farm Schools.

SFI Executive Director Ramon Emmanuel R. Derige and the DepED City Schools Division Superintendent Isagani dela Cruz, CESO V signed a Memorandum of Agreement in support of DepED's Farm Schools Program on August 24, 2026 in General Santos City.

Under the partnership agreement, SFI commits to support 3 Farm Schools in the city, namely: the Baluan National High School (NHS), Johnny Ang NHS, and Datu B. Balunto NHS.

Farm Schools offer a parallel learning system and an alternative delivery mode of secondary education. It provides for facilitative and experiential learning on the core subjects of the secondary education curriculum with focus on agri-fisheries, designed to address the needs of high school students from rural-urban agricultural and fishing communities.

SFI has so far helped the schools address their needs for water irrigation; and vegetable-poultry-fisheries production modules for hands-on teaching and income generation to sustain farm school operations. At least 805 high school students, most of whom come from indigenous communities, will benefit this school year from SFI's assistance

Joining the MOA signing were SFI's Area Supervisor Karren Arado, Senior Area Officer Renalyn Kabuntalan, and DepED City Schools Division Education Program Specialist II Joy Rodriguez.

21/08/2026

The Safe Use of LPG Training, organized jointly by the SEAOIL Foundation, Inc.; Bangar Terminal Operations; Health, Environment and Safety Team; and the LPG Business Development Service, was successfully conducted on August 19, 2026.

Hon. Efren G. Cabalona, Barangay Captain of Bgy. Paratong No.4 hosted the event, presiding over both the opening and closing ceremonies.

Eighty three (83) households from Bgy. Paratong 4 , including barangays officials and staff and those from the SFI-assisted rice trading and fish production projects, were trained on the standard procedures for safe storage, proper handling, leak detection, and daily use of LPG cylinders. Safety awareness was heightened with the practical knowledge provided during the training.

Interactive presentations and lecture were given by Bernie Bautista (HES Assistant Manager), Billy Rhey Canlas (LPG Terminal Operations Supervisor), Jasper Linus Capulon (LPG Plant Supervisor), and Carl Joseph Porlares (LPG Plant Assistant Manager). SFI Area Officer Engr. Keselene Domingsil Mayonte co-facilitated the training with Noelyn Dulay (Terminal HES Officer) providing technical support.

In partnership with the Bureau of Fire Protection, the training was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Municipal Fire Marshal SFO3 Arsenio M. Valdez Jr.

22/07/2026

Salamat din po muli sa pagkakataong maging bahagi ng inyong Gulayan sa Paaralan at iba pa. Sa susunod muli . . .

11/07/2026

From backyard gardening to community agri-enterprise

In May 2024, 34 determined households in Barangay Agdeppa, Bangar in La Union embarked on a new journey. Fresh out of the SEAOIL Foundation Inc. (SFI) Tugon sa Gutom Program, they launched their Agdeppa Mushroom & Vegetable Production Project.

They had the training and the drive, but as any farmer knows, nature rarely plays by the rules.

The Rocky Start
The project’s first year was a trial by fire. Two consecutive six-month cycles in 2024 ended in heartbreak when a ruthless bacterial infestation wiped out their target yields. For many, a double failure would have been the end of the road. But for the Agdeppa growers, it was just a learning curve.

By 2025, they successfully controlled the infestation. The breakthrough yielded their first successful harvest of volva mushrooms. Income wasn’t a fortune, but it was proof of concept. The taste of success was all the fuel they needed to double down.

Becoming the Sole Supplier
Fast forward to the second quarter of 2026: the project has officially stabilized. Not only did they hit their target yields, but the group has also secured a local monopoly—becoming the sole commercial supplier of volva mushrooms in the entire municipality.

"The project demonstrates the immense capacity of small farming systems to step up, feed a community, and anchor local food security."

Branching Out and Scaling Up
With mushroom production running like clockwork, the group officially organized and registered as the Agdeppa Vegetable Growers’ Association.

Showing true entrepreneurial spirit, they used their own earnings early this year to self-finance an expansion into high-value crops. Their fields are now bustling with squash, cucumbers, and beans. To date, they have produced 50 tons of assorted vegetables for the local market.

The Impact
What started as a hunger-mitigation program has blossomed into a thriving agri-livelihood and coomunity-based enterprise.

The Agdeppa Vegetable Growers’ Association has proven that with resilience, proper management, and community spirit, small-scale farmers can become the very backbone of local food security.

10/07/2026

SFI Executive Director Ramon Derige joins ZFF President and SFI Trustee Austere A. Panadero in the meeting of the Provincial Nutrition Committee chaired by the Governor, the Hon. Daryl Uy in Dipolog City held on July 7, 2026.

SFI, on behalf of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, presented the results of the baseline data of the 368 households from the 5 municipalities covered by the HAPAG Kapitbahayanan Tugon sa Nutrisyon - a joint food security and nutrition program of DILG, Provincial LGU of ZDN and SFI.

The Foundation also presented the highlights of the results of the systems review SFI did on the food security and nutrition policies, governance mechanisms, investments, strategies and programs of the 5 participating LGUs, namely: Pres. Roxas, Pres. Osmena, Mutia, Sibuco and Sirawai.

The Governor agreed to the suggestion of SFI to develop a policy on food security and nutrition for the province, with the Foundation offering much needed technical support.

19/06/2026

Zamboanga del Norte - Over the course of two intensive days (June 17-18, 2026) the SEAOIL Foundation, Inc. (SFI) and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) of Zamboanga del Norte co-facilitated a comprehensive Sustainable Agriculture (SA) Training and Baseline Data Gathering in Mutia and Pres. Manuel Roxas.

Ninety-seven (97) pre-identified nutritionally-at-risk households were given hands-on training in organic farming. The trainees came from 5 barangays, including Lower Irasan—the home of SEAOIL's depot and CME facility in the province.

To ensure the lessons weren't just learned but immediately applied, OPAg supplied participants with a robust farm starter package, including: high-grade vermicast (organic fertilizer), an assortment of vegetable seeds and seedlings, 5 heads
of Rhode Island Red chickens and a starter supply of poultry feed.

SFI extends its deepest gratitude to Provincial Agriculturist Armie Bergado and her dedicated team, led by Annabella O. Conde (HAPAg Focal Person / Supervising Agriculturist), alongside their hard-working counterparts in the municipalities of Mutia and Pres. Roxas.

"This partnership bridges the gap between agricultural knowledge and immediate action, giving family farms the exact tools they need to produce vegetables and eggs for consumption and better nutrition"

17/06/2026

From Grassroots to Growth: How 22 SFI-assisted Households Fought Food Insecurity and Built a Thriving Community Agro-Enterprise

BANGAR, La Union — In Parutong 4, food security is no longer just a distant development goal; it is a tangible reality being built right at the kitchen table.

Just over a year ago, in February 2025, twenty-two determined graduates of the Seaoil Foundation, Inc. (SFI) Tugon sa Gutom program banded together with a single mission: to make sure their community never become food insecure.

Food Security, One Household at a Time

For many families in rural areas, accessing affordable rice consistently can be a daily hurdle. The group, now registered as Unique Family Farmers' Association (UFFA) tackled this head-on by launching a localized bulk-buying and retailing system. By purchasing rice in volume and selling it directly within the community, they cut out unnecessary middlemen.

To ensure no family was left behind, they introduced an innovative paluwagan (peer-to-peer savings and credit) scheme. This flexible system allows neighbors to manage their budgets smoothly, ensuring that clean, quality rice remains available and affordable at the household level at all times.

What started as a localized safety net is now a vital community lifeline, currently serving over 150 households in Parutong 4.

The Power of Good Governance

UFFA’s success is anchored on transparent leadership and robust financial health. Under the guidance of President Domingo Nayal, Treasurer Jocelyn de la Peña, and Secretary Elvira Legaspi, the association has proven that grassroots communities can manage capital just as effectively as commercial enterprises. Its working capital now stands at P 168,000, a 68% increase from its start up working capital provided by SFI. Additionally, the 22 members earned an average ₱4,200 for the services they have rendered to the project.

Ready for Next Steps

With a proven track record and their confidence at an all-time high, the leaders are actively preparing to scale up its operations, aiming to expand its rice trading network to reach more families in Parutong 4 and break into the neighboring communities.

What began as a response to hunger has blossomed into a model of community empowerment.

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