This is a story of a father and a retired overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Liliw, Laguna. Mr. Victor Esmeris, a husband and a father of two, worked as a licensed architect in Saudi Arabia for over 32 years. After his retirement, he developed a land and turned it into a nature farm that became continue reading : The Fruitful Mind: An inspiring story of a retired OFW
Gift shops! What are the very first things that come to your mind whenever you hear these words? Yes! Gifts! Gifts for different and a lot of celebrations and occasions. These may be classified into toys, bags, and everything that can be useful in our house and for personal use. We can buy them in continue reading : My Gift to You: Zeny’s Gift Shop Story
Overseas Filipino workers are proclaimed as the new heroes of our times. In 2005, Liza worked overseas as a maid for 2 years; she dedicated herself in her job doing household chores and taking care of her employers’ children. However, after her contract has ended, she returned here in our country and eventually found a continue reading : Under the Umbrella Comes a Dream of Liza
In the midst of the global pandemic, when businesses were grappling with challenges, a unique venture emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience. KSC Online Shop from the picturesque town of Cavinti, specializing in the sale of exquisite pandan handicrafts and the introduction of mushroom chips, not only weathered the storm but thrived, bringing continue reading : KSC Online Shop: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
In the heart of a quaint coastal town in Rosario, Cavite, a success story has unfolded over the decades, woven with the dedication and passion of a family deeply rooted in the art of smoked and dried fish production. The story began with Justa Morabe, who laid the foundation for the business. Over the years, continue reading : Legacy Triumph: A Success Story of Skye Smoked and Dried Fish
“Corollo’s Takoyaki Station”, owned by former Overseas Performing Artist, Ms. Evangeline Corollo Peñaranda, embarked on its journey back in 2006, when takoyaki was first introduced in Dasmariñas City. Initially, they sell their products via a food cart and settle near the sidewalks of De La Salle University, Dasmariñas City. Like other businesses, they’ve experienced a continue reading : Corollo’s Takoyaki Station
Ms. Ella Baybay, the sole owner of Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm, situated in Maitim II East, Tagaytay City, Cavite. She chose to name her business in honor of her grandparents, from whom she inherited a small piece of farmland that she successfully transformed into a profitable venture. After recognizing the growing demand for mushroom continue reading : A Journey to a Mushroom-azing Business (Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm)
The Beginning “Without the color green, it felt like there was no hope or vitality…” That was the realization that brought the birth of Green Ribbon Food Manufacturing by Ms. Josephine Alviar Velasco and her family from San Pedro City, Laguna. Year 2013 was when Typhoon Yolanda stormed the country with lifeless bodies on the continue reading : Green, Hope and Vitality: A success story of Green Ribbon Food Manufacturing
About Zia Kindra Embroidery Shop Owned by Ms. Gina Aniciete Domingo, located at Brgy. Concepcion in Lumban, Laguna, this shop has proved that when passion meets talent, it can produce amazing works of art. Domingo pushed herself with full dedication to quality and passion for needlework as her family-owned business has become a success story continue reading : A STITCH IN TIME: A success story of Zia Kindra Embroidery Shop
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of your neighborhood, the spine of your local economy, and spirit of your town.” —Anonymous In the Philippines, small neighborhood convenience shops called Sari-Sari stores are far more common than supermarkets and large retailers across the country. They are usually operated from home by a family as a source of continue reading : Never too small to grow