Episode 46: Community First Is The Heart Of Sustainable Food with Gel Salonga-Datu

Episode 46: Community First Is The Heart Of Sustainable Food with Gel Salonga-Datu

March 9, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 46

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Chit Juan interviews Gel Salonga-Datu about her journey in sustainable food and community building.

As part of our Women’s Month series highlighting impactful women in sustainability, Chit Juan sits down with Pastry Chef Gel Salonga-Datu of Ted’s Hospitality Group and the Slow Food Community Laguna. Chef Gel shares how reviving heirloom recipes, supporting local farmers and artisans, and organizing the Sa Pantalan Food and Heritage Festival helped build a thriving community around Laguna’s food culture. Her journey from finance professional to pastry chef and community organizer shows how c...

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