“When you feel like there’s no way out, hope is the only way.” Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental – This famous line has become the mantra of this entrepreneur here as she tries to make ends meet amid the challenging economic slowdown. As the pandemic took its toll and severely paralyzed not only the country’s economy but continue reading : Embracing hope, moving beyond limits
DAVAO CITY – Mr. Kevin Joven was not spared from the challenges which the pandemic has brought to many. However, instead of giving up, he gathered more courage to rise up and maximize his resources. Mr. Joven was running two businesses – a water refilling station and a co-working/leisure hub – when the pandemic started. continue reading : SoapBerry: Of smelling success amid challenging times
Harleen Jao graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from De La Salle University. After her studies, she went back home to the Cacao Capital of the Philippines, Davao City. Harleen wanted to use learned techniques and processes to develop a product and help her family’s business. To begin with, Harleen already had a passion continue reading : Nutrarich Nutraceutical Innovations: The Call of Cacao
“Ever since I was young, I have always had a business-minded approach in life,” says Mary Grace. Coming from a poor family, she had to learn how to make ends meet at a young age. When in college, she turned to floral arrangement and catering gigs to pay for her tuition and other miscellaneous fees. continue reading : Rosario’s Delicacies: Why Life is a Box of Chocolates
Mr. Larry Balmori was one of the few who were given a chance to exhibit his products during the celebration of the 49th Founding Anniversary of Davao Oriental through the Sikat Pinoy INALIMA 2016 Trade Fair and Exhibit at Honey’s Hotel, City of Mati, Davao Oriental conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao continue reading : Larry’s Food Products
When Typhoon Pablo hit Davao Oriental on December 4, 2012, probably the hardest part was how to bring livelihood to the hardly-hit municipalities of Baganga, Cateel and Boston. Many lives were lost and the damage on infrastructure and crops, especially on the top source of income – the coconut were enormous. However, in the Building continue reading : Ayana’s Siling Kinamayo’s Hot and Sweet Blend of Success
What makes a successful business? Products with the topmost quality? Services that are offered dearly and excellently? Or, a combination of both and more? Dizon Delicacies started in 2008 with a humble starting capital of Php1,000.00. They got the license from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in 2009 and from the Bureau of continue reading : Small Time, Big Time! Dizon Delicacies’ Key to Success