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Ganiel Krishnan

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782919969466SnapInsta.to_695824387_18588571465047908_3541419649209263394_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Actor and performer Pepe Herrera. IG/Star Magic"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Actor and performer Pepe Herrera. <em>IG/Star Magic</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Pepe Herrera has a bigger dream beyond performing: to build a space where people can heal, learn, and reconnect with nature.</p><p>In his appearance on &quot;Oh My Gan!&quot; Herrera shared his vision for what he calls the &quot;Common Ground Center&quot; -- a place on top of a mountain where people can learn about organic farming, natural healing methods, upcycling, music therapy, arts therapy, animal therapy, and other sustainable practices.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s a refuge for all creatures, all over the Philippines, all over the world,&quot; Herrera said.</p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/5/19/pepe-herrera-preps-for-upcoming-film-little-hope-1211">READ: Pepe Herrera preps for upcoming film &#x27;Little Hope&#x27;</a></div><p>The idea was inspired by his experience in Thailand, where he stayed in a wellness community called New Life Foundation.</p><p>Herrera said the center practiced meditation, yoga, mindful eating, plant-based meals, support groups, farming, and community-building activities.</p><p>&quot;That kind of community where everyone is at their best, at their most generous self,&quot; he said.</p><p>Herrera said he dreams of creating a similar space in the Philippines, one where people can discover their &quot;common ground&quot; and help one another heal.</p><p>He also shared that he is now part of The Sanghiblayan Collective, a group of sustainability advocates with different fields of expertise, including acupuncture, naturopathy, lifestyle medicine, biodynamic farming, and community work.</p><p>For his birthday wish, Herrera kept it simple but meaningful.</p><p>&quot;Thriving world,&quot; he said. &quot;Isang mundo na masagana para sa lahat.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>WATCH:</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="960" height="540" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ngOlGUvM7s?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong></div>

<p>Pepe Herrera has a bigger dream beyond performing: to build a space where people can heal, learn, and reconnect with nature.</p>

Pepe Herrera has a bigger dream beyond performing: to build a space where people can heal, learn, and reconnect with nature.

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Pepe Herrera dreams of building healing center in the Philippines

Ganiel Krishnan,

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Published July 02, 2026 10:10 AM PHT

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