As part of Global Land Tool Network’s (GLTN) global project on Secure Access to Land and Resources (SALaR), the local initiative Improving Tenure Security of Smallholder Farmers in Select Areas in the Philippines facilitated by the Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC) and Xavier Science Foundation, Inc (XSF) have awarded more than 500 certificates of customary land occupancy to family members of the indigenous peoples organizations of the Nagkahiusang Manobong...
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As the country continues to fight its battle against COVID-19, Xavier Science Foundation, Inc (XSF) have reached out to partner communities particularly in Bukidnon to extend help and assistance to the vulnerable communities affected by the virus. Turn over of relief packs at Brgy. Lirongan and Brgy. Miarayon Through launching #XSFTulay, which was the gateway for us to innovate and sustain humanitarian and development aids brought about by the health crisis, we were able to provide generous...
As he embarks on a new journey as one of XSF’s new board member, Fr. Gab Gonzalez SJ visited XSF to get to know more about the Foundation and its involvements. All the best, Fr. Gab! We are looking forward to this fruitful journey with...
We have packed 60 relief goods for our IP brothers and sisters in Miarayon, Bukidnon. We would like to thank all #XSFTulay donors for making this possible. Stay tuned for more updates!...
A lot of distress has resulted from COVID-19, that halted and delayed some activities that was planned for the year. But alongside this unfortunate event, Xavier Science Foundation, Inc’s Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) still receives support from the Bukidnon Steel Inc. (BSI). BSI was represented by its corporate secretary, Mr Aldwill Go who turned over the first tranche of financial support to XSF, who was represented by Xyla Mercedita Gualberto. Moreover, discussions were made on how...
Communal management of land and natural resources has a long tradition in Asia. These management practices have been exercised in different countries through different regimes, with established and accepted customary rules. This publication compiles case studies documenting knowledge and practices of communal management of resources and ILC members and partners. This will serve as basis in creating a platform for different community approaches as well as promotion of successful cases to...
XSF would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for Fr. Archie’s three fruitful years with us. We wish you well as you begin another chapter of successful service to the Lord. You may not be with us as we celebrate but you are in here in spirit and in our hearts. Bon voyage, Fr. Archie! God bless you...