Maria is the Executive Director of a province-based network of NGOs, Palawan NGO Network. She is very active in environmental protection and engages in policy discussions with local political leaders and organizes campaigns, marches, rallies and small ente

Now working full-time with YSDA as Secretary-General. Also helping to set up the Silangan Training Center in San Narciso, Victoria, Mindoro. And doing various sorts of experiments on soil/fecundity.