MANILA, Philippines — During the early weeks of the lockdown, one of the first communities that called for relief was Sitio San Roque. The community along Agham Road is composed of members of the urban poor, some belonging to groups Kadamay and Save San Roque, organizations advancing the rights of the homeless for shelter and security. In response to lacking government support, the urban poor community, led by the women of Kadamay and Save San Roque, established an urban garden guided by the principles of organic farming. Pantawid lang sa sikmura (Just to fill our stomachs)," Bagasbas, San Roque resident and vice-chairperson of Kadamay, says in Filipino. Rocks from demolished homes are now used to separate the different crops found in the urban garden.

Source: Philippine Star March 24, 2021 10:18 UTC