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Seven years ago, the couple left high-paying jobs in the tech sector in Manila, where they earned over $1,700 a month, to pursue a more fulfilling and sustainable life in Davao. They leased land rather than bought, minimizing initial costs, and Sheila secured a local tech role to support their ventures financially. Meanwhile, Kenneth started a cacao nursery with their savings, investing around 300,000 to 400,000 pesos per hectare—a high-risk but calculated investment.