How these entrepreneurs from Mindoro transformed their school requirement into one of the biggest tuna business in the province

Reeled in Success: How these entrepreneurs from Mindoro transformed their school requirement into one of the biggest tuna businesses in the province

In a province emerging as the next “Tuna Capital” in the country rests the story of a couple who turned their feasibility study school requirement into one of the top distributors of fresh and frozen seafood products in South Luzon. Established in 2010 in Sablayan, a municipality in Occidental Mindoro, Gerabuenas Trading is engaged in continue reading : Reeled in Success: How these entrepreneurs from Mindoro transformed their school requirement into one of the biggest tuna businesses in the province

Numerous benefits in a bottle: how this agri-based company in Marinduque contributes to the developing coconut farming industry in the Philippines

From natural and man-made disasters to the global pandemic, the business story of Marinduque Land Corporation (MLC) is a reflection of their life-long mission to uplift the standard of living of affected and neglected coconut farmers from such adversities.  Dating back to 1996, the Marcopper mining disaster in Marinduque which caused negative implications to the continue reading : Numerous benefits in a bottle: how this agri-based company in Marinduque contributes to the developing coconut farming industry in the Philippines

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Marinduque fisherfolks and their success through these fermented Filipino cuisine staples

Buenavista Bagoong Producers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BBPMPC), founded by 25 fisher folks from a small town in Marinduque, strives to promote special Asian condiments in a journey that enabled success through community development. Sailing against the waves of the past, the members faced an uncertain future as daily catch steadily dropped below their subsistence needs because continue reading : Marinduque fisherfolks and their success through these fermented Filipino cuisine staples

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Refreshing Reward for Hard Work: Success Story of Brilliant Juice

The journey to Brilliant Juice’s success didn’t happen overnight. Mr. Rustico Melendez, OFW turned full-time entrepreneur and owner of Brilliant Juice Manufacturer in Santa Cruz, Marinduque, had to swim against the waves to get where he is today. “Whatever comes in your way while growing the business, you need to maintain your mindset to focus continue reading : Refreshing Reward for Hard Work: Success Story of Brilliant Juice

Unwrapping the sweet success story of a mother turned entrepreneur from Occidental Mindoro

While motherhood and running a business might be a ‘tight-rope walk’, Jerlie Daseco, owner of Triple P Food Products from the Municipality of Paluan in Occidental Mindoro, embraces both her vital roles. Triple P Food Products’ flagship product is pastillas. A sweet milk-based confection made with carabao’s milk, pastillas is a popular pasalubong in the continue reading : Unwrapping the sweet success story of a mother turned entrepreneur from Occidental Mindoro

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Inana Handicrafts Store: Woven Bags That Pass Through Many Generations

Woven bags or bayongs have experienced resurgence. Among the throngs of products posted on local social media markets, Inana stands out for being well-crafted, sturdy, whimsically designed and reasonably priced. Inana means grandmother in Luisiana, Laguna, the hometown of the father-in-law of Inana proprietor, Dr. Caryl Hombrebueno-Robel. In Luisiana, her father-in-law started a small balulang (native continue reading : Inana Handicrafts Store: Woven Bags That Pass Through Many Generations

A Success Story of Social Change: How this DTI-assisted entrepreneur in Oriental Mindoro is contributing to the reawakening of entrepreneurship in indigenous communities

Mindoro, a culture-rich island located off the southwestern coast of Luzon, is the home of many native groups and communities. CnelleJ Souvenir Shop, a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assisted enterprise from Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, has found a way to marry culture and entrepreneurship in the province. Ms. Sharon Abdon, the owner of continue reading : A Success Story of Social Change: How this DTI-assisted entrepreneur in Oriental Mindoro is contributing to the reawakening of entrepreneurship in indigenous communities