KPKK - Kultura at Kalikasan

22/08/2026

Welcoming KPKK’s incoming officers.

Our strength has always come from pure passion and the power of our community. Today, we’re taking an important step forward by introducing the incoming officers joining us to strengthen our foundation and broaden our reach:

Laurence Teologo — Incoming Executive Director (Strategic Communications & Partnerships)

Wilbur Lang — Incoming Creative Designer (Product & Brand Identity)

Atty. Rowell Ilagan — Incoming Trustee (Legal Advocacy, Public Education & Reform)

Chary Mercado — Incoming Trustee (Community Outreach & Child Welfare Advocacy)

Each of these leaders joins us purely as a volunteer, choosing to dedicate their valuable time and expertise to our mission despite their busy work schedules.

Interested in collaborating or volunteering?
We’d love to connect: [email protected]

17/08/2026

Hi KPKK Community! 🙏

We hope everyone is safe and okay as the rain and flooding continue to worsen today. Please prioritize your safety, stay indoors if possible, and avoid unnecessary travel.

Take care, everyone. Let’s continue checking on and looking out for one another. ❤️

13/08/2026

Nothing is truly waste until we give up on its potential. 💡♻️

KPKK x Plastics Manila Automat are officially joining forces!

By merging textile upcycling with plastic repurposing, two QC Green Award champions are stepping up to transform discarded materials into innovative, eco-friendly solutions for all.

This isn't just about upcycling—it's about inspiring a mindset shift.

Two organizations. Two waste streams. One circular movement. 🧵♻️🌿

11/08/2026

One person's trash is another man's gold! No one understands this more than Sentinel Upcycling Technologies!

This organization takes low-value plastic waste like candy wrappers, plastic bottles, and sachets, and turns them into everyday items! From chairs and bins to construction material, Sentinel shows that plastic knows no bounds when reused.

Follow them as they unlock the full potential of plastic waste, and further better our environment.

Learn more about them:
FB: Sentinel UpCycling Technologies
WEB: https://sentinelupcycling.com.ph/
NUM: +63 998 849 5791
📧: [email protected]

10/08/2026

IMAGINE BEING IN HIGH SCHOOL—AND CHOOSING TO BE THE LIFELINE FOR AN ENTIRE MOVEMENT. 🌟

A year ago, high school student Rafaela Infante launched Common Threads Collective, driven by a vision of conscious fashion, sustainability, and grassroots change.

While we at Kaunlaran para sa Kultura + Kalikasan (KPKK) continue to face the daunting challenge of maintaining our livelihood center and securing salaries for our dedicated facilitators, Rafaela saw a way to help, she designated KPKK as the sole beneficiary of Common Threads Collective’s fundraising event last August 8, 2026.

Despite severe weather, a warm and dedicated community gathered—drawn together by the shared belief that real purpose transcends any storm.

Rafaela’s movement is a powerful reminder that transformative impact carries no age requirement. Real change doesn't wait for permission or the perfect timing; it simply begins when a young leader has the vision to care and the courage to take action.

To Rafaela Infante, her mom Lia Infante, and every single person who braved the weather to support Common Threads Collective: thank you for turning passion into purpose, and for helping breathe continued life into the KPKK movement when we needed it most. 💚✨

📲 Connect with their mission: .collective

08/08/2026

06/08/2026

Sharing this episode of Radyo TV Program: Ehemplo featuring Ma'am Josie Garlitos, a guiding force behind the KPKK Movement and a proud alumna of the DOST-PTRI.

Tune in as she shares her knowledge on the intricate art of weaving, the rich heritage of Philippine textiles, and why supporting our local weaving communities matters. 🇵🇭

Please watch, react, and show our support! ❤️

05/08/2026

🚨 URGENT CALL FOR PARTNERS 🚨

Kaunlaran para sa Kultura + Kalikasan Inc. (KPKK) is looking for one committed long-term partner cooperative or organization to join us.

This partnership will cover livelihood initiatives such as:
• Upcycling and sewing production
• Handloom weaving
• Textile crafts
• Community-based manufacturing
• And other sustainable livelihood programs that both organizations may develop together

If your cooperative or organization shares our vision of creating dignified livelihoods while preserving culture and protecting the environment, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Submit your Letter of Intent via email to [email protected]

We are hoping to identify and onboard our partner within this month, so early submissions are highly encouraged.

Let's combine our strengths and create lasting opportunities for communities.

01/08/2026

Reduce, reuse, upcycle 💚

We engaged in thoughtful discourse with Laarnie Cancio, the CEO of Back to Basics Ecostore to learn about waste prevention and social entrepreneurship.

Watch to see how the organization intertwines upstream solutions with intentional partnerships to deliver quality goods to consumers sustainably.

To learn more about them, visit:

🌐: btbecostore.com
FB: Back to Basics Ecostore
IG:
📧: orders.btbecostorecom