One might go and argue that my generation is killing industries because of our buying behavior, but I really believe us millennials are one of the most responsible consumers out there. We don’t just consume mindlessly any products that are presented to us. We are more conscious of not just the end product but also the process that comes along with it. I’m an avid Malagos fan, to be honest and it’s because of their genuine love and respect for nature. Here are some of the eco-warrior initiatives they have imposed even before “eco-warriors” and “single-use plastic bans” were a thing:
Sustainable farming. While other farms were focused on turning their crops into the most profitable milking cow it can be in the shortest amount of time possible, the family behind the Malagos brand focused on providing food for families without destroying the land that’s providing them with bountiful harvests. While most were drowning their plants with synthetic fertilizers, weed killers, and other chemical-based solutions for yielding bigger and more fruits, Malagos kept it simple and have used natural means and ways of growing their crops. Now their soil is still in good condition and will probably last more than soils from big agricultural exporters who just now shifted to more natural ways and means of farming in the effort to save their hectares of disease-stricken soils.
Wildlife preservation. The family-focused not just on preserving soils and supporting local farmers, but also on ensuring native species of both floras and faunas live on for the future generation to see. It is also the matriarch of the family behind Malagos that is pushing for the native to Mindanao Waling-Waling or Vanda Sanderiana to replace the current national flower Sampaguita—a flora that isn’t even a native flower in the Philippines.
Edutainment. The Malagos Bird Show for example that has been running for more than 20 years in the hope to educate the children about preserving culture and the dangers of climate change, uses its rehabilitated and rescued birds. They also feature seminars as well as indoor and outdoor museums that aim to educate people through entertainment the eco-advocacies they have been fighting and continue to fight for until now.
One might think of Malagos as the makers of international award-winning chocolates or the best resort in Davao City. However, Malagos is more than their products. They’ve been pushing to “support your local farmer” and “buy local, eat local” movements before it was a niche marketing strategy. They were doing the farm to table- support local farmers movement before it was a big deal. That’s why from Malagos Garden Resort and even shifting to Malagos Homegrown Produce, an online grocery store during this pandemic, I support them all the way and continue to do so. You can do the same by checking out their website. It’s definitely worth checking out especially from some authentic Davao Kadayawan 2020 experience at home.
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