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  Episode 62: Unlocking Opportunities in the Coffee Industry with Cherry Cruz 20.10.2026 33min

  What does it take to build a successful business while helping an entire industry grow? As we continue our Coffee Month celebration, we're recognizing individuals whose passion and dedication have helped shape the Philippine coffee industry. In this episode of Good and Green, Pacita Juan sits down with coffee entrepreneur and educator Cherry Cruz to talk about her unexpected journey from seafood trading to building a thriving coffee business. Cherry shares how her passion for learning led her...
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  Episode 61: Powerful Lessons from 40 Years in Philippine Coffee with Emmanuel Torrejon 06.10.2026 34min

  October is Coffee Month, and we're celebrating individuals whose passion and dedication have helped shape the Philippine coffee industry! In this episode of Good and Green, Pacita Juan sits down with coffee industry veteran Emmanuel “Manny” Torrejon to look back on his remarkable journey spanning more than four decades in coffee. From the Philippines' thriving coffee export years to the rise of specialty roasting, Manny shares his experiences, lessons learned, and enduring fascination with th...
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  Episode 60: How Batanes Is Leading a New Era of Sustainable Tourism with Dr. Mary Anne Ramos Tumanan and Jerome Jay Cabugao 22.09.2026 36min

  What does it take to make tourism truly sustainable for both visitors and the people who call a destination home? In this episode of Good and Green, Pacita Juan speaks with Dr. Mary Anne Ramos Tumanan and Jerome Jay Cabugao about Batanes and its journey as the first Philippine destination to join the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories. They explore how research, community participation, and evidence based planning are helping Batanes address food security, touris...
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  Episode 59: Better Cacao Is the Secret to Better Chocolate with Rex Puentespina 08.09.2026 34min

  What does it take to turn locally grown cacao into world-class chocolate? In this episode of Good and Green, Pacita Juan speaks with Rex Puentespina of Malagos Chocolate about his family's journey from rehabilitating an existing cacao farm in Davao to producing some of the Philippines' most internationally recognized chocolate. Rex shares how farmer education, international competitions, scientific feedback, sustainable farming practices, and technology have helped them continuously improve t...
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  Episode 58: Growing Better Lives With Hectares Of Hope with Tancho Baes 25.08.2026 36min

  What if farming could do more than grow food? In this episode of Good and Green, Pacita Juan speaks with Tancho Baes about leaving a successful career in Canada to return to the Philippines and dedicate his life to serving marginalized communities. Through Hectares of Hope in Davao, Tancho is building a model that uses sustainable farming to create livelihoods, empower Indigenous and rural communities, and give families opportunities to thrive where they already live. He shares the challenges...
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  Episode 57: A New Beginning Rooted in Sustainability with Ces Oreña-Drilon 11.08.2026 31min

  What happens when one chapter of life comes to an unexpected end? In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan sits down with veteran journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon to talk about how she reinvented herself through sustainability, wellness, and entrepreneurship. From building a rammed earth farmhouse and cultivating herbs to creating natural wellness products through Provenciana, Ces shares how curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to keep learning helped her discover a new purpose. She also r...
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  Episode 56: How to Save Marine Wildlife One Choice at a Time with Dr. AA Yaptinchay 28.07.2026 28min

  What role does marine wildlife play in keeping our oceans and communities healthy? In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan speaks with Dr. AA Yaptinchay, marine wildlife conservationist and Founder of the Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, about protecting threatened species such as whale sharks, marine turtles, dugongs, dolphins, and sharks. They discuss how responsible marine tourism, stronger public awareness, and science-based conservation can protect biodiversity while creati...
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  Episode 55: The Living Classroom That Inspires Better Learning with Sara Soliven-De Guzman 14.07.2026 32min

  What if the best classroom was found in nature? In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan sits down with Sara Francesca Soliven-De Guzman, President of O.B. Montessori Center and steward of Preziosa Farms, to share how a school campsite evolved into a 16-hectare destination for experiential learning, regenerative agriculture, and environmental stewardship. Sara explains how hands-on experiences—from harvesting vegetables and caring for animals to planting native trees—help children and fam...
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  Episode 54: How A Curious Mind Built a Successful Organic Farm with Raffy Dacones 30.06.2026 27min

  Great farming doesn't begin with the harvest. It begins with healthy soil. In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan sits down with Raphael "Raffy" Dacones, Chief Farming Officer of Teraoka Farm, to share his journey from studying architecture and working in Japan to becoming one of the country's leading advocates for organic farming. What started as curiosity grew into a thriving farm that now supplies premium organic produce to some of Metro Manila's top restaurants. Raffy shares the les...
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  Episode 53: How Island Living Sparked a New Purpose-Driven Life with Raul and Ichay Bulaong 16.06.2026 32min

  What happens when you leave the corporate world and start over on a remote island? In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan talks with Ichay and Raul Bulaong about their decision to leave city life behind and build a new life in Coron, Palawan. What began as a search for a simpler lifestyle evolved into a series of purpose-driven businesses focused on sustainability, fair trade, and community impact. From growing salad greens and developing products from breadnut and cashew to creating op...
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  Episode 52: Why Mindful Tourism Creates the Most Beautiful Impact with Jeannie Javelosa 02.06.2026 27min

  Sustainable tourism becomes more meaningful when it is rooted in community, culture, and care for the environment. In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan talks with Jeannie Javelosa about how Banahaw Circle Nature Retreat grew from a personal connection to Mount Banahaw into a thriving community-based tourism initiative in Dolores, Quezon. Jeannie shares how the retreat supports local farmers, guides, artisans, cooks, and micro-entrepreneurs while helping preserve the mountain’s cultura...
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  Episode 51: Sustainability Education Is Changing Hospitality For The Better with Dr. Harold Bueno 19.05.2026 25min

  Sustainability is no longer just a trend in tourism and hospitality. It is becoming part of how future professionals think, work, and serve. In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan talks with Dr. Harold Bernardo Bueno, Dean of the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management at FEU Manila, about how sustainability, food systems, and education intersect in today’s tourism industry. Drawing from his roots in farming and his personal experiences hiking across the Philippines, Dr. Bueno s...
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  Episode 50: The Best Adobo Recipe Comes From Family Traditions with Nancy Reyes Lumen 05.05.2026 28min

  Filipino food is deeply rooted in family, tradition, and everyday life. In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan sits down with food advocate and author Nancy Reyes-Lumen, also known as the “Adobo Queen,” to explore why adobo continues to be one of the most powerful symbols of Filipino identity. As part of a multigenerational food family, Nancy shares how recipes are passed down, adapted, and preserved over time. From sourcing ingredients directly from local producers to practicing zero-w...
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  Episode 49: The Big Reasons Filipino Food Research Matters Today with Ige Ramos 21.04.2026 29min

  As Good and Green continues its celebration of Filipino Food Month, this second special episode goes deeper into the stories behind what we eat. Chit Juan sits down with independent food scholar and book designer Ige Ramos to explore how decades of fieldwork, writing, and cultural research shaped his understanding of Filipino foodways. Their conversation touches on ethical food writing, the value of traveling and listening deeply, how data can help shape better food policies, and why Filipino...
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  Episode 48: This Is What Makes Filipino Food Truly Filipino with Felice Sta. Maria 07.04.2026 34min

  Filipino food tells the story of who we are, and there’s no better time to reflect on that than during Filipino Food Month. In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan sits down with cultural heritage worker and food historian Felice Prudente Sta. Maria to explore the roots of Filipino cuisine, from pre-colonial ingredients and food traditions to the ways colonial influences were transformed into something distinctly our own. Their conversation delves into what authenticity truly means in Fi...
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  Episode 47: The Best Sustainability Habits Start At Home with Badjie and Bea Trinidad 24.03.2026 24min

  Sustainability becomes more powerful when it is passed down through generations. Chit Juan sits down with Badjie and Bea Trinidad, daughter and granddaughter of zero-waste pioneer Annie Guerrero, to talk about how one woman’s practical, disciplined way of living became a lasting family legacy. From the founding of CCA Manila to embedding green practices into culinary education and everyday life, this conversation explores how sustainability can be taught, lived, and shared across generations....
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  Episode 46: Community First Is The Heart Of Sustainable Food with Gel Salonga-Datu 10.03.2026 30min

  As part of our Women’s Month series highlighting impactful women in sustainability, Chit Juan sits down with Pastry Chef Gel Salonga-Datu of Ted’s Hospitality Group and the Slow Food Community Laguna. Chef Gel shares how reviving heirloom recipes, supporting local farmers and artisans, and organizing the Sa Pantalan Food and Heritage Festival helped build a thriving community around Laguna’s food culture. Her journey from finance professional to pastry chef and community organizer shows how c...
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  Episode 45: Sustainability Is the Future of Luxury Tourism with Janet Oquendo 24.02.2026 28min

  Luxury means nothing without nature. In this episode, Chit Juan speaks with Janet Oquendo, General Manager of Banwa Private Island, about returning home to Palawan after decades of opening world-class resorts across Morocco, Venice, Turkey, Bhutan, and beyond. From protecting thriving reefs to building a culture of environmental care within her team, Janet shares how true luxury eco-tourism is not about excess, but about preservation, partnership with local communities, and honoring the land ...
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  Episode 44: Why Values Matter More Than Speed in Business Growth with Butz Bartolome 10.02.2026 28min

  What does it really take to build a business that lasts for decades? In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan sits down with franchising pioneer Armando “Butz” Bartolome to unpack how entrepreneurship has evolved and why values, credibility, and responsibility matter more than ever. Drawing from over 35 years of mentoring Filipino entrepreneurs, Butz shares insights on balancing speed with caution, using technology wisely, and building businesses that serve both people and communities. Th...
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  Episode 43: How One Mom Chemist Built A Better Cacao Business with Mel Medrano 27.01.2026 24min

  What started as a simple search for a healthier chocolate drink for her children became something much bigger. In this episode, Chit Juan sits down with chemist and entrepreneur Melanie “Mel” Medrano, founder of Cacaomistry, to talk about how science, motherhood, and sustainability came together to create a Filipino origin based cacao brand rooted in clean ingredients, local sourcing, and social impact. GUEST BIO: Melanie Medrano is a chemist, entrepreneur, and chocolate maker, and the foun...