Frequently Asked Questions

Semilya sa Kinabuhi (Seed of Life) is a non-profit learning and development organization that helps people grow what has been entrusted to them.

For over 20 years, Semilya sa Kinabuhi has shared practical lessons on work, business, finances, relationships, stewardship, and everyday life. These lessons were not developed in a classroom. They were shaped through real-life experience in farming, entrepreneurship, values formation, and decades of working with individuals, families, business owners, and organizations.

At its heart, Semilya sa Kinabuhi exists to plant seeds that can be taken in, lived out, and passed on.

Semilya sa Kinabuhi means “Seed of Life.”

The name reflects a simple belief: small seeds, when planted and nurtured faithfully, can produce lasting fruit.

The choices we make today shape the future we experience tomorrow. Whether in work, business, finances, family, or relationships, growth often begins with a single seed.

Semilya sa Kinabuhi is for anyone who wants to grow and become a better steward of what has been entrusted to them.

Our learners include entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, employees, overseas Filipinos, students, families, community leaders, and lifelong learners from different backgrounds and seasons of life.

Many learning platforms focus on delivering information.

Semilya sa Kinabuhi focuses on helping people apply what they learn in everyday life.

The goal is not simply to gain knowledge, but to develop the wisdom, discipline, responsibility, and character needed to produce lasting fruit.

The lessons shared through Semilya sa Kinabuhi have been tested through real-life experience and are designed to be practiced, not just studied.

Semilya sa Kinabuhi is rooted in principles drawn from God’s Word and welcomes learners from different churches, professions, communities, and backgrounds.

While the teachings are grounded in biblical wisdom, the lessons are shared in practical ways that can be applied to everyday life.

Fruitfulness is one of the central ideas behind Semilya sa Kinabuhi.

We believe that what has been entrusted to us—our time, talents, resources, opportunities, work, businesses, and relationships—should be nurtured, developed, and used to become a blessing to others.

Growth does not happen by accident. It is the result of consistent choices, faithful stewardship, and the application of good principles over time.

For many years, the lessons of Semilya sa Kinabuhi were shared through in-person programs, retreats, workshops, and learning experiences in Bukidnon.

The online platform allows these lessons to reach more people, wherever they may be, while preserving and sharing principles that have been taught and practiced for over 20 years.

It also creates new opportunities for learners to revisit lessons, learn at their own pace, and pass them on to others.

The programs and resources of Semilya sa Kinabuhi cover a wide range of topics, including stewardship, entrepreneurship, financial wisdom, values formation, relationships, work, business, and practical life principles.

The lessons are designed to help people make better decisions, build stronger foundations, and grow what has been entrusted to them.

No. The lessons are designed for anyone willing to learn, reflect, and apply practical principles in their current season of life. Whether you are a student, employee, entrepreneur, parent, or overseas Filipino, there is something you can learn and apply.

Yes. The learning content is available on demand, allowing you to learn wherever and whenever it is most convenient for you.

There is no fixed requirement. Many learners begin by setting aside one to two hours each week to watch lessons and reflect on how they can apply them. The goal is not simply to consume content, but to practice what you learn.

Yes. New lessons, resources, and learning opportunities may be added throughout the year as Semilya sa Kinabuhi continues to grow its library of content.

Some programs may provide certificates of completion.

However, Semilya sa Kinabuhi believes that the most meaningful evidence of learning is not a certificate, but a life that reflects wisdom, stewardship, character, and faithful application.

If your company, employer, school, or organization requires a certificate as part of your learning and development program, we will be happy to provide one upon request. Please contact us at [email address] for assistance.

Dodong Cacanando is a farmer, entrepreneur, author, and teacher from Bukidnon.

His experiences in farming, business, stewardship, family life, and values formation eventually gave birth to Semilya sa Kinabuhi.

For more than two decades, he has shared practical lessons that have helped individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and organizations cultivate fruitfulness in different areas of life.

The lessons shared through Semilya sa Kinabuhi are rooted in timeless principles and shaped by decades of real-life experience.

They have been refined through actual challenges, opportunities, successes, failures, and lessons learned in farming, entrepreneurship, business, family life, and community building.

Yes. From time to time, Semilya sa Kinabuhi may feature entrepreneurs, professionals, practitioners, alumni, and other contributors whose experiences and insights complement the lessons being shared.

Depending on your membership plan, you may have access to a community of entrepreneurs, professionals, employees, overseas Filipinos, and Semilya sa Kinabuhi alumni who are committed to continuous learning and growth.

Community members may have opportunities to participate in discussions, share experiences, ask questions, encourage one another, and continue learning alongside others on a similar journey.

Depending on the membership plan, learners may gain access to webinars, discussions, retreats, gatherings, and other special learning opportunities throughout the year.

Yes. Semilya sa Kinabuhi offers a selection of free videos and learning resources for anyone who wants to begin learning.

These resources provide an introduction to many of the principles taught through Semilya sa Kinabuhi and are available to help individuals, families, entrepreneurs, professionals, and lifelong learners get started.

Additional programs, resources, community features, and learning opportunities may be available through paid memberships.

Membership provides access to Semilya sa Kinabuhi’s growing library of videos, learning programs, and exclusive resources.

Certain membership plans may also include access to community features, special events, and additional learning opportunities.

You can access Semilya sa Kinabuhi using a computer, tablet, or mobile device with an internet connection.

No. The videos and learning materials of Semilya sa Kinabuhi are available exclusively through the platform and are intended for online streaming only.

This helps protect the content, ensure learners always have access to the most current materials, and responsibly steward the resources entrusted to us.

Access remains active for the duration of your chosen membership period.

Semilya sa Kinabuhi may offer monthly, quarterly, and annual membership options.

No. Memberships do not automatically renew. You may choose whether or not to renew your membership at the end of your subscription period.

Semilya sa Kinabuhi is a non-profit organization, but maintaining the platform requires people, technology, content production, administration, and ongoing operational support. Membership fees help sustain these efforts so that the lessons can continue to reach and serve more people.

Semilya sa Kinabuhi is a mission-driven, non-profit organization.

Any fees collected help support the stewardship, development, and sustainability of the platform so that future generations can continue to benefit from its lessons and resources.

Accepted payment methods will be displayed during checkout and may vary depending on your location.

Yes. If you would like to sponsor a learner, please contact us. Sponsorships help make the lessons of Semilya sa Kinabuhi accessible to people who have a genuine desire to learn but may not have the financial means to do so at this time.

If you would like to be considered for sponsorship, please contact us and share a little about your situation. Applications will be reviewed based on available sponsorship opportunities.

Please contact us at [email address] and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Yes. Semilya sa Kinabuhi offers learning solutions for businesses, organizations, schools, ministries, and teams that want to invest in stewardship, values formation, character development, and long-term growth.

Licensing and organizational access arrangements may be available depending on your needs. Please contact us to discuss the available options.

For organizational subscriptions, speaking engagements, learning partnerships, or content licensing inquiries, please contact us at [email address].

Yes. You may cancel your membership at any time. Your access will remain active until the end of your current membership period.

Membership fees are generally non-refundable once access has been granted, except where required by law.

When your membership expires, access to paid content and membership features will end. You will still be able to access free videos and resources that are publicly available through Semilya sa Kinabuhi website.

You may renew your membership at any time if you wish to continue learning through our full library of programs and member-exclusive content.

Use the “Forgot Password” option on the login page and follow the instructions sent to your email address.

You may reach us through the Contact page or email us at [email address]. Our team will be glad to assist you.