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Albay transforms Sampaguita to wellness product
Farmers in Ligao, Albay are transforming surplus Sampaguita flowers into lucrative wellness products like massage oils and therapeutic rubs.
This initiative, supported by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Albay, aims to provide additional income for 30 members of the Ligao-Oas Consolidated Irrigators Association (LOCIA), Inc.
The project is part of the 2025 Development of Products Project under DAR's Enterprise Development and Economic Support (EDES) program.
Previously, many Sampaguita harvests were wasted due to oversupply, but this new venture gives the flowers added value and purpose.
The training, led by wellness advocate Louise Cynthia Matza of IQMK Global Philippines, focused on using natural ingredients and a slow-cooking process to infuse the Sampaguita blossoms with beneficial properties for therapeutic use.
These properties include anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pain-relief benefits.
LOCIA Inc. Secretary Rosyl Rabe stated that the Sampaguita flowers now have a new purpose and will not be wasted, presenting a great opportunity for additional income.
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