What happens when one chapter of life comes to an unexpected end? In this episode of Good and Green, Chit Juan sits down with veteran journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon to talk about how she reinvented herself through sustainability, wellness, and entrepreneurship. From building a rammed earth farmhouse and cultivating herbs to creating natural wellness products through Provenciana, Ces shares how curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to keep learning helped her discover a new purpose. She also reflects on why every setback can become an opportunity to grow and create something meaningful.

GUEST BIO:

Ces Oreña-Drilon is an award-winning broadcast journalist with over four decades of experience in Philippine television. Today, she combines journalism with sustainability advocacy through her #Cestainability segment while leading Provenciana, a wellness enterprise that promotes native botanicals, natural products, and sustainable living. Through her work, Ces continues to inspire others to embrace resilience, innovation, and a deeper connection with nature.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How a career transition led to a new passion for sustainability.
• The benefits of building with rammed earth and other sustainable materials.
• Creating natural wellness products from locally grown herbs and botanicals.
• Why gardening, aromatherapy, and nature can support personal well-being.
• Lessons on resilience, reinvention, and finding opportunity during life's biggest challenges.

QUOTES:

• Never give up. —Ces Oreña-Drilon
• You have to use your herbs. You don't just let them be. You need to harvest. —Ces Oreña-Drilon
• Scent grounds you. Scent is very powerful. Scent brings back a lot of memories. —Ces Oreña-Drilon
• In a crisis there is opportunity. —Ces Oreña-Drilon

LINKS or RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Connect with Ces Oreña-Drilon:

• Provenciana Website
• Ces Drilon on Instagram

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