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Cedie Lopez Vargas pushes for heritage and nature conservation, one tree and craft at a time

Published on Tuesday, 13 August 2019 13:13 | Hits: 4093
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Cedie Lopez VargasCedie Lopez VargasCedie Lopez Vargas (MLV) is a big believer in rootedness—both in nature and in heritage—and her efforts are a reflection of this belief. She is involved in BINHI, Energy Development Corporation’s (EDC) reforestation program that focuses on rescuing, nurturing and replanting native tree species nationwide. She is also one of the women behind ArteFino, which supports local crafts and artists.

Rootedness, in many senses of the word, is something that she values. And just like a sturdy trunk supporting expansive branches, she nurtures and combines her passion for environmental conservation and the arts.

Her serendipitous meetings with Dr. Joven Cuanang, the owner of Pinto Art Museum, are good examples. She recalls her first encounter with the neurologist: “I walked into Boston Gallery in Cubao during lunchtime—the only time I have to go look at art,” she reminds Cuanang in “Heroes and Titans,” ANCX’s video series on making the world a better place. “You were so gracious. You stopped your lunch and took me around to see all the artwork. It was such a memorable meeting.”

Years after, she attended one of Cuanang’s talks on leaving a legacy. The doctor expressed interest in creating an arboretum—a botanical garden devoted to native trees—in his Antipolo museum.

“That just rang a bell,” exclaims the executive director of Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI). “I waited for you at the end of the lecture, approached you and asked if we could be a part of this project. That was the beginning. Next thing I knew, we were even planting the trees in the rain.”

A hundred seedlings from LGFI’s two nurseries were transferred to their new home at the Pinto Arboretum. The seedlings some of which are elusive in the wild—have survived and grown well at Pinto, much to the doctor’s delight. MLV notes that there’s more to these indigenous species than their rarity.

“Entire ecosystems grow and are dependent on these native trees, you know. Also, I think the EDC also decided to focus primarily on hardwoods because they sequester the most carbon emissions that pollute the air,” she adds.

On top of encouraging biodiversity growth, projects like BINHI have rendered EDC as a carbon-neutral company; simply put, she says these efforts have balanced its emissions with carbon removal in the atmosphere.

Art to heart

“ArteFino is another meeting of the minds for the two of us—the advocacy for promoting and preserving artisanal craft,” the cofounder tells Cuanang.

This year, they are hoping to feature a lot of the new patterns and textiles that have been contemporized. Many designers are moving enthusiastically into these artisanal fabrics and crafts. Now on its third run, ArteFino has become both a launchpad and meeting ground for artists, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to support local crafts, rediscover new uses for indigenous materials and create livelihood programs for communities.

“It’s a way for us to encourage stronger national pride, because sometimes we forget who we are,” MLV laments. “We are so caught up in our Western ways that we forget to be proud of the things that have brought us to where we are now. Whether they’re indigenous species of trees, customs and traditions of old Filipino values, or artisanal crafts, these speak so much about who we are and our values.”

Cuanang concurs. A staunch supporter of the inabel fabric and crafts of Ilocos, the doctor has helped the locals grow more cotton and keep their weaving tradition alive. He also mentions how the Philippines is rich in natural colors for textiles: ginger for yellow, narra bark for red, for instance.

“Even coconut renders fabrics a beautiful blush pink,” MLV adds. “The process of organic dyeing is kinder for the skin, and you don’t use chemicals. The products are readily available, given by nature. You just have to know which leaf, bark or flower will yield a certain color.”

She looks at the rediscovery of Filipino textile-making as part of an evolving, larger consciousness. “People now ask: where did this come from? Who wove this? How was it woven? What plants did this come from? What is the process: is it organic? Is it sustainable?"

Whether it’s planting one more tree or reviving sustainable crafts that carry the Filipino identity, MLV simply wants to contribute in her own way.

“We want to leave a legacy of a better world for the people that will come after us—whether it is art, tradition and culture or creating forests for the future.” (Excerpted from news.abs-cbn.com/ancx) (Story/Photos by: Gelo Dionora)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:342

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:361

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:317

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:385

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:330

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3914

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4256

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:963

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:894

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1061

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:744

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:760

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:567

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:748

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1223

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1244

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1566

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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