news & updates

Stay informed about the latest developments as we weave a more resilient and sustainable agricultural landscape in Iloilo. Our updates reflect our journey from prototyping a "Proof of Concept" to mastering a community-led value chain.

ORGANIZATION News

• Official Incorporation: We are proud to share that the Agri Value Chain Weavers Organization Inc. officially received its Certificate of Incorporation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 7, 2026. This milestone formalizes our 50-year commitment to serving the farmers of Santa Barbara and New Lucena.

• Institutional Growth: Our principal office is now officially established at Barangay Zone I (Pob.), Santa Barbara, Iloilo.

• Strategic Partnerships: We continue to deepen our long-term strategic partnership with the LifeBank Foundation (LBFI), building on over a decade of collaborative work in sustainable agriculture.

Market Updates

Local Economic Protection: We are actively monitoring market trends to protect our local farmers from corporate dominance, ensuring that profits remain within the community.

Expanding Reach: Our "NamSoya" products are on track to be available in 20 retail outlets and local communities by our third year of operation.

Institutional Linkages: We are currently finalizing formal Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with schools, municipal feeding programs, and local cafes to ensure a steady, high-quality supply of organic soy products.

Revenue Goals: We are targeting a gross sales revenue of ₱1,200,000 as we optimize our processing and marketing efforts.

Events

• Annual General Assembly: Per our bylaws, our annual meetings for members are held every 3rd Monday of January.

• Board Governance: Our Board of Trustees meets monthly to ensure transparent and effective leadership of the cooperative.

• Climate-Nutrition Education: Look out for our upcoming community climate-nutrition events, where we share the ecological and health benefits of regenerative soya.

• National Learning Sharing: We are preparing to host national workshops to share our "ESSA 2.0" value chain model with other municipalities across the Philippines.

Trainings

Inner Conditioning (ICW): We regularly conduct our signature Inner Conditioning Workshops to strengthen the character, integrity, and ecological consciousness of our farmers and youth.

Technical Mastery: Ongoing training modules are available for our partners in organic agriculture, regenerative farming, and biodynamic practices.

Agripreneurship for Youth: We are currently capacitating young agripreneurs in advanced food processing and digital marketing techniques.

Training-of-Trainers (ToT): We are identifying and mentoring 15–20 candidates to become certified ToT facilitators in our leadership and governance models.

Announcements

Brand Launch: We are excited to introduce "NamSoya", our community brand for high-quality, chemical-free soy products.

Processing Hub Progress: With support from the DOST TSKI-CEST Program, we are installing new equipment at our Santa Barbara hub to scale our production of Taho and Tofu.

Seed Bank Initiative: We are building a Community Seed Bank with a target reserve of 100–150 kg to ensure local seed self-reliance and biodiversity.

Press Releases

• A Direct Climate Solution: AVCWOI officially positions regenerative soybean production as a response to the Climate Emergency, focusing on soil restoration and carbon sequestration.

• The Threefolding Concept: Our project serves as a strategic platform for collaboration between government, business, and civil society, ensuring systemic and sustainable impact.

• Legacy of Maria Orosa: We are officially reclaiming the "ancient knowledge" of soya to fight malnutrition, honoring the historical work of Filipino advocates.