Catalino Women’s Association

Research and development worked well with Catalino’s Women Association as they utilize seaweeds that grow abundantly on Misamis Oriental’s coast. With the collaborative help from various government agencies such as National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and the provincial government of Libertad Misamis Oriental, CWA whose members consist of the wives of the fisherman turned the natural wonders of their province into a healthy food innovation.

Aside from providing livelihood to the women in their area, CWA was able to provide food alternatives to their town and other neighboring municipalities that are unique to the taste. They offer processed food products such as seaweed noodles and snack sticks and pickled seaweeds. (Source)