Leslie May Pili Products is founded by Melinda Yee. She is an agriculturist who once served at the Department of Agriculture in Sorsogon City, Philippines
When I started this journey, I set out to find suppliers who reflect the very soul of Magayon Goodies. It’s fair to say that it’s mission accomplished because I found Leslie May Pili Products 💚
Melinda Yee and her team creates with so much care for both their community and its biodiversity. Here’s how:
👉🏽 They ensure that farmers are paid fairly and trains them to boost harvests.
👉🏽 Partner with local communities to balance economic growth and environmental conservation.
👉🏽 Champions sustainability, making sure every part of the pili fruit is put to good use. Nothing wasted, everything treasured.
Our Partners
SJ Handicrafts is another supplier I found who reflect the heart of Magayon Goodies. It’s an enterprise that empowers the community (especially women), preserves weaving traditions, and creates second chances.
Here’s how they weave impact into every creation:
👉🏽 They started LEHA (Layon Empowered Housewives Association) and partnered with DTI Albay’s Handmade for Hope programs to train women to become skilled weavers, giving them the opportunity to build sustainable livelihoods and thrive.
👉🏽They champion inclusivity by extending weaving opportunities to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Guinobatan and Ligao City jails, proving that artistry and creativity can flourish anywhere.