Practical and Lived Experience
Semilya is built on real-world practice, not theory. Principles are tested on farms, in businesses, and in real leadership decisions.
Our Story
From a Seed in Bukidnon to a Movement That Continues to Grow
Semilya sa Kinabuhi (Seed of Life) began in 2005 with a simple request: train a group of workers at Moriah Farms in Bukidnon. What started as a humble program rooted in practical, biblical wisdom has grown into a movement that has helped individuals, entrepreneurs, families, and organizations cultivate fruitfulness in work, business, and everyday life.
For over 20 years, Semilya has quietly planted seeds of purpose, growth, and impact, turning lessons learned on a farm into principles that guide life, leadership, and business.
Semilya did not grow through advertising. It grew because people experienced the lessons, lived them out, and passed them on.
Why Semilya
Our Mission
We see a world that abounds in fruitfulness as people live out God’s Word in every part of their lives. (Genesis 1:28)
Our Approach
Rooted in Timeless Wisdom
We anchor our programs in God’s timeless guidance, offering guidance that has stood the test of time and continues to shape how people live, work, lead, and steward what has been entrusted to them.
Discipline and Stewardship
Growth comes through habits, accountability, and applying values to work, finances, and leadership.
Community and Multiplication
Transformation doesn’t end with one person. Our alumni share what they learn with their teams, families, and communities, creating a ripple effect of impact.
What Makes Semilya Different
Our foundational principles that guide every lesson and interaction.
Formation, not Motivation
We focus on building leaders, not just inspiring them.
Grounded and Rural-Rooted
Our programs reflect humility, hard work, and a connection to the land.
Decades of Proven Practice
Lessons come from years of lived experience, not just curriculum design.
A Movement of Alumni
Semilya grows through relationships, not ads. Our alumni are our greatest advocates.
Our Reach and Impact
Real numbers, real people, real transformation.
10k+
Leaders Transformed
500+
Companies & Organizations
30+
Impacted Communities
25
Years of Stewardship
Testimonials
Semilya is more than a program, it is a movement, a community,
and a calling to lead with wisdom that lasts.
“What makes Semilya sa Kinabuhi different is that the primary teacher, Dodong Cacanando, models what he teaches. The lessons are not just something you hear during a session. You see them in the way he lives and runs his business.”
Ito Gruet
“We sent our employees from all over the country to attend the courses of Semilya sa Kinabuhi, and they returned with practical knowledge and valuable insights, especially on what it means to be good stewards.”
Renato Sio
“Semilya sa Kinabuhi is life-changing for me. It brought me back to the basics of life and reminded me of what is truly important in life.”
Aysa Redondo