Poverty and inequality remain a challenge in the country. Despite the seemingly increasing number of families who rose up above the official family threshold as seen in the past four (4) decades, these challenges are still seen in the remote areas where underserved and underprivileged people are found – the Indigenous Peoples.

Dhelightful Creations Jewelry Collection, owned by Ms. Dhel Gambol, started as a mere hobby on bead jewelry-making. It was her way of showing her talent in terms of artistic expression. It unsurprisingly turned into passion which ignited the fire within herself on entering the Jewelry-making industry.

A native of Bacon, Sorsogon, Miraflor learned early in life that there is no such thing as easy money. She is the second eldest in a brood of eight. Growing up, she was taught different skills to increase their family’s income. It included making mats, cooking different goods as well as selling vegetables at the break of dawn just to provide for herself and her siblings money for school. She dealt with bruised hands during her childhood as she helped her family financially. She was the only one who did not shy from those responsibilities.After finishing college, Miraflor married outside of Sorsogon, finally settling down in Virac, Catanduanes.

Tita Sophie, as what most people call her, is the owner of one of the famous gourmet sardines in the City of San Pablo, Laguna, the Sophie’s Gourmet. At the age of 63, she started her business when life unexpectedly threw her a curveball.

In 1998, Mr. Roy Labor tried his fortune abroad. He started working as a machine maintenance staff in Taiwan. Just like other Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who have been adjusted to OFW life, he flew to Qatar for another job after two years. In 2004, he got married to Ms. Emilyn Mascariña, a government employee. When Mrs. Labor gave birth to Jireh in 2005, she stopped working for the government and became a housewife.

“Never give up,” these were the lines that keep Mr. Felix D. Sobreviñas climb the ladder of success. Felix, a 45-year-old native from Majayjay, Laguna was once a farm boy in their hometown. Majayjay, being known for its fertile land, has been his playground over the years. Before entering the business industry, he was once recognized as one of the top employees in their company.

Walang hindi nakakakilala sa Longganisang Calumpit bilang paboritong pasalubong kapag nadadayo sa ibang bayan o sa labas ng Bulacan. Lalong – lalo nang hindi maitatanggi ng marami nang nakatikim at nakakain nito ang hindi maipaliwanag na lasa, sarap at linamnam ng Longganisang Calumpit.

WORK, TRUST, and DO It. A self-made mantra that serves as the driving force for Jodel Botilo, owner of Core Inspiration Souvenirs. Traveling down memory lane, Jodel recalls what inspired him to engage in his business.