The Hearts and Souls of Franklin Baker
At the heart of Franklin Baker lies our dedicated team – our employees, farmers, and workers – collaborating harmoniously to produce top-tier products and pave the way for a sustainable future in the coconut industry.
Franklin Baker is built upon the unwavering dedication, hard work, and resilience of Filipino coconut farmers. Their expertise forms the foundation of our Legacy of Quality, a reputation that our customers can attest to. These farmers are true heroes, defying stereotypes and inspiring others with their stories of perseverance, bringing hope and pride to the entire Filipino coconut industry.
There’s a lot of opportunities in farming. Farming is a business. You just need to exert energy, commitment and love what you do to achieve your goal. Be creative and a non-stop learning.
Conrado Sotomayor
Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental
Despite that I have been diagnosed with a critical illness, I think GOD extended my life because I still have a mission, to help the coconut farmers…
Amadeo Solitrino
Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
Women have a very big role to play in family farming because they are naturally good at techniques for maximizing income to compensate for the expenses…
Bienvenida Capigtuan
Makilala, North Cotabato
I love farming. Though our organization is small and earning little, it somehow supports not only me but also the other young people financially. For some, farming is hard, dirty with little opportunity. But realizing, without the farmers, we have nothing to eat…
Arnold Caniego Jr.
Makilala, North Cotabato
When you go to the field and you see your crops that are healthy and beautiful, it feels like all your exhaustion disappears.
Dionisio Mendes
Calauag, Quezon
Success comes with sacrifices. If we easily give up on small challenges, nothing will happen.
Elinor Lanuza
Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte
For the youth like me, they should try farming. It’s challenging at first, but with patience and perseverance, they will have something to harvest, and it will start to pay off.
Erwin Ramos
San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte
Ambassadors of Sustainability
All Franklin Baker employees participate in a field immersion program designed to raise awareness about sustainability and the company’s advocacy efforts. By gaining exposure to the farms, plants, and interactions with farmers, employees develop a deeper understanding of the entire supply chain process. This experience ignites a passion to support the community and cultivate a culture of sustainability in their own unique ways.
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Plant General Manager
(San Pablo Plant)
Our hardworking coconut farmers are able to support their communities, creating jobs and opportunities through our manufacturing sites, which process their harvests. Indeed, “Walang Franklin Baker kung walang coconut farmers.
Supervisor, Process Quality Control and Systems (Davao Plant)
Now I no longer see coconuts as mere raw material, but rather a product of hardwork and trust fostered by years of partnership between Franklin Baker and our suppliers. Overall, the immersion expanded my views and helped me better appreciate the Franklin Baker commitment to its stakeholders.
Production Supervisor
(Davao Plant)
The farm visit bridged the gap between Franklin Baker employees and coconut farmers and led to a more personal understanding of each stakeholder’s needs. Likewise, we took the opportunity to personally relay to our partner farmers how invaluable their work is towards the success of the Franklin Baker operations.
Process Improvement Engineer
(San Pablo Plant)
I have great admiration for the commitment and hard work displayed by every member of the association and our partner farmers. The unwavering dedication to their work is truly inspiring. Their ability to overcome difficulties and stay motivated is a testament to their strong work ethics and the importance they place on their responsibilities.
Human Resource Specialist
(Corporate Office)
The immersion experience was both eye-opening and humbling. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the hard work that go into every product we create and the commitment of our farmers. Their pride in what they do reminded me that what we do is not just about manufacturing — it’s about supporting communities, honoring tradition, and building relationships.