Published February 14, 2021, 10:00 AM
The global pandemic has forced life to a near standstill. Many businesses have been forced to close or switch to a more viable source of income. For Wilma T. Gaspili, affectionately known as “Ate Wammie” to friends, the temporary closure of her coffee shop Igorot’s Charm Cafe in Baguio City led to a business that helps local farmers as well.
Ani.ph is an endeavor that brings Baguio produce straight from farms to households in Manila and other areas the farmers are not able to reach because of travel restrictions.
Helping farmers reach households
“The business started in the midst of the pandemic. My business Igorot’s Charm Cafe wasn’t operating [and] most of our produce went to waste as there were travel restrictions. We had to think of a way to send the produce to the lowland areas and help our fellow farmers sell their produce at the same time. We started contacting a few friends we know, set-up a Facebook page, and promot