Nanay Foundation

19/07/2026

19/07/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

GUAGUA, PAMPANGA — On July 18, Nanay Foundation President Yolly Miranda Pineda hosted a formal graduation celebration for Denyelle Pineda. The gathering brought together family members, friends, and local officials to recognize the recent academic milestone.

The event was attended by prominent provincial figures, including Governor Lilia "Nanay" Pineda—the namesake and inspiration for the Nanay Foundation—alongside philanthropist B**g Pineda and Vice Governor Dennis "Delta" Pineda. While local dignitaries were present, the guest list was primarily composed of Denyelle’s school classmates and peers, who gathered to commemorate the graduation.

The evening's dinner service was a collaborative effort by two established culinary names in the region. Apag Marangle, managed by Manuela Cherry Tan, and Diosdado, directed by Howard Dizon, provided a comprehensive menu that highlighted Pampanga’s traditional culinary offerings.

The celebration also served as a showcase for its venue, the recently opened Blooms Events Place. Recognized as the largest multi-facility events space in the immediate area, the venue accommodates up to 800 guests. The interior architecture merges a minimalist, deaf ochre-toned Pantone color scheme with distinct Art Deco elements. Operating as a premium events location, Blooms Events Place is specifically structured to host large-scale celebrations, weddings, and major milestones, providing comprehensive event services and modern amenities.

Venue & Contact Information:

Name: Blooms Events Place

Address: JASA Road, San Matias, Guagua, Philippines, 2003

Phone: 0917 125 2440

Email: [email protected]

Services: Premium events place designed for grand celebrations, weddings, and milestones. Bringing your vision to life with timeless elegance and seamless service.

12/07/2026

Ginu, pakayapan mu kami keng nanu man masakit.

"When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, 'Lazarus, come out!' The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, 'Take off the grave clothes and let him go."
-John 11:43-44 (NIV)

05/07/2026

Maniwala ku keka, guinu.
John 20:27

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day pu keng malugud ampo tune mapanyawup a Vice Governor Delta Pineda!

From Yolly Miranda Pineda, President, Nanay Foundation.

17/05/2026

SAVING THE DUMAN ( Filipino scientists)

Sharing this meal are two brilliant minds who perfectly embody that intersection. To my right end is Dr. Melanie Narciso, a distinguished food and nutrition anthropologist currently lecturing at the University of Vermont. With a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia and a history as a board-topping nutritionist from UPLB, Dr. Narciso’s work bridges nutritional science with sociocultural anthropology. Her research into how communities metabolize ecological change through traditional foods provides a profound framework for understanding pamagduman. Through her eyes, this is not just a seasonal delicacy, but a sensory experience and a living memory that binds our community together.

Beside her is Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, center to the left, a world-renowned Filipino plant geneticist, Academician, and the Center Director of SEARCA. Having spent nearly three decades at IRRI developing stress-tolerant rice varieties, his unparalleled expertise—recognized globally from his role as a UN Food Systems Champion to receiving the Ho Chi Minh Medal—brings our discussion down to the very DNA of the harvest. Dr. Gregorio understands the genetic resilience and specific traits required to cultivate the unique glutinous rice that makes our duman possible, especially in an era of climate vulnerability.

The survival of our cherished pamagduman relies on exactly what these two visionaries champion: the rigorous scientific innovation to protect our crops, and the profound anthropological respect to preserve the rituals that turn a harvest into an identity.

With Nuguid Chin Chin , journalist, our partner in documentation.

06/05/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Vice Governor Dennis "Delta" Pineda and former Pampanga Board Member Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab!

From all of us at the Nanay Foundation, we are sending you both the warmest hugs on your shared special day. May you continue to be blessed with a joyful heart and the strength to lovingly lead the beautiful people of Pampanga. Have the sweetest birthday ever!

19/04/2026

Ing kekatamu pung Duman.