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by Carmela Isabelle P. Disilio
Hailing from the Cordillera region where tradition meets innovation, Ma. Dolores Cynthia C. Zarate is reshaping the landscape of agricultural efficiency and sustainability.
As she gained inspiration from her husband and seasoned mentors, Zarate carved a name of her own in agricultural innovation through the creation of the Hammer Mill which eyes to revolutionize small-scale food processing of dried root crops.
A natural problem-solver
As early as her graduate studies, Zarate already had a deep-rooted interest in research and passion for problem-solving.
Photo courtesy of Ms. Zarate.
With this, Zarate's invention was born out of a common problem faced by small-scale food processors: the clumping of root crop flour during milling.
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by Carmela Isabelle Disilio
Julienne Stephanie Fabie-Agapin spun the narrative surrounding banana leaves from waste to wonder.
Banana leaves, typically regarded as agricultural waste, are often burned or left to decompose, releasing harmful chemicals into the environment. However, Julienne Stephanie Fabie-Agapin has turned this narrative around with a groundbreaking solution that champions sustainability and creates new livelihoods for former overseas Filipino workers.
Photo from Ms. Julienne's Facebook account.
Agapin has dedicated her career to merging scientific research with environmental advocacy. Her latest invention, unVas—a paper-based art canvas made from dried banana leaves—epitomizes this mission.
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