Sierra Madre Sanctuary

27/05/2026

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25/05/2026

25/05/2026

What are we doing? 😔

The Barefoot Mountain Climber: A Mother's Love at 88
At an age when most are wrapped in blankets and enjoying their sunset years, 88-year-old Lola Owa Minay is scaling steep mountainsides barefoot.

The trails of Cebu are unforgiving, slick with mud and hidden rocks. Her knees throb with every step, her back aches, and her breath catches in her throat. Yet, day after day, she pushes forward.

She isn't climbing for leisure; she is climbing for survival. Lola Owa hunts for nito vines, the lifeblood of her craft.

With worn, weathered hands, she weaves these vines into beautiful baskets. Each basket sold means a humble meal on the table—a bag of rice, corn grits, and some ginamos.

"It’s better to buy things with our own hard work," Lola Owa says, her voice trembling but firm. "We don't want to depend on anyone else."

Every morning, before her bare feet touch the mountain dirt, she offers a simple prayer:

"Lord, just give me a little clarity in my eyes and a little strength in my body. That is enough for me to keep going."

It is heartbreaking to see a grandmother brave such danger just to eat.

But look closer at her baskets.

They aren't just made of vines; they are woven with pure, unbreakable love. Her body may be tired, but her spirit is an immovable mountain.

Let's honor Lola Owa's strength and support our local weavers. 🧺❤️

24/05/2026

Amidst the busy-ness and chaos, I'd always run to the Father to seek refuge and to find peace of mind. 💚🍃🌿

24/05/2026

We'd love to see you here! 💚🍃

20/05/2026

Allow yourself to heal 🍃⛰️💚
Reconnect with nature at Sierra Madre Sanctuary. 🌿🌳✨

19/05/2026

Forest heals 🍃🌿

15/05/2026

With The Great Savor PH 2.0 – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

Sadyang napakasipag ng mga Barangay officials ng Bagong Silang, Real, Quezon.
Sila ay may formal session kahit Sabado. 🍃💚

Maraming salamat po sa inyong sipag at pagbibigay ng oras para marinig ang request ng Sierra Madre Sanctuary patungkol sa Food Share Program kasama ang Kabisig ng Kalahi at DSWD.

13/05/2026