SVD Laudato Si' Farm—Tagaytay

Tagaytay City —To give thanks to God for the successful event "A Banquet to Remember," Rev. Fr. Samuel "Sam" N. Agcaracar, SVD, Rector of the SVD Tagaytay Community and Executive Director of the SVD Farm, presided over the Holy Mass at the SVD Laudato Si' Farm's Chapel of the Virgin of the Poor last April 10, 2024. A Banquet to Remember, which was a commemoration of 60 glorious years of SVD presence in Tagaytay City, was held last April 9, 2024, at the SVD Tagaytay Gymnasium. The celebration brought together members of the SVD Tagaytay Community and its supporters during a dinner and dance drama about the 60-year history of the SVD Tagaytay Community.

The Tagle family, led by Mrs. Lydia Tagle and Mr. Teodoro “Teddy” Tagle, Sr., has been a constant source of inspiration and support for the SVD Tagaytay Community, as well as the SVD Laudato Si’ Farm in particular as the generous donor of the SVD Farm’s Ecospirituality Center. The family's support, which played a pivotal role in shaping the SVD Farm's early years, continues to shape the future of the institution.

Tagaytay City —Last Good Friday, March 29, 2024, the SVD Laudato Si' Farm came alive with devotion and unity as the community gathered for the Grand Stations of the Cross. This annual event, steeped in tradition, drew participants from all walks of life, each carrying the symbolic cross from one station to the next, embodying the spirit of sacrifice and reflection.

Tagaytay City —In order to deepen spirituality during the Lenten season, the SVD Laudato Si’ Farm conducted its Lenten Saturday Recollection Series, featuring prominent priest from the SVD Tagaytay Community as facilitators. The recollection series, held every Saturday throughout the month of March, brought together participants for talks and Holy Mass sessions aimed at enriching their Lenten journey.

Tagaytay City —The partnership between the SVD Laudato Si' Farm and De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) began in earnest last March 6, 2024, during the orientation for the internship program for the eleven Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students from DLSL. The event, which was also joined by two Culinary Arts interns from STI Tagaytay, was held at the Prayer Hall of the Ecospirituality Center.

Pompeyo R. Cornejo, affectionately known as Tatay Ninoy to his friends and family, passed away last March 2, 2024, at the age of 61. Tatay Ninoy was one of the senior farmers of the SVD Laudato Si’ Farm, and his passing is mourned by all of us. We invite you to commemorate and celebrate with us the life and legacy of a man who was not just a farmer but a cornerstone of the SVD Farm family and the SVD Tagaytay community as a whole.

The SVD Laudato Si' Farm stands as a testament to the profound impact that dedicated individuals can make on both the earth and the spirit. Meet Ms. Joylene V. Leynes, Operations Management Department Head of the SVD Farm. In this feature, may we be inspired by her story.