“If they have product ideas, they should push through with it. They should not feel ashamed. A good product with good packaging could boost the morale of its owner. Even if their products are delicious, if their packaging does not look good, customers would prefer ones with better packaging.” This is an advice from Mrs. continue reading : Creativity, key to limitless opportunity

Everything is Pine, utilizing earth’s gifts
The idea of weaving pine needles started in a community of small-scale miners in Benguet. Since the members of the community depend mostly on the amount of gold the men can mine in a day, pine weaving became an alternative source of income for the women. While the men go into the mines, the women continue reading : Everything is Pine, utilizing earth’s gifts

The ARNEL V. JAVIER, JR. KMME Success Story
The late Dr. Bernardo Beloy, owner of the widely renowned Beloy Eyex and Optical Clinic established in the 70’s, is one of the pioneer optometrists in Abra. He envisioned a quality yet affordable optometric care for Abreños without discriminating anyone regardless of culture and social status. He was known for being approachable, humble, and compassionate continue reading : The ARNEL V. JAVIER, JR. KMME Success Story

Clayzy ideas turned into CLAZY LITTLE THINGS
An artist entrepreneur, Ms. Emee Liza Rullan of Itogon, Benguet is the reason behind the success of Clayzy Handicrafts Store. Together with her husband Tyrone, they were able to turn clayzy ideas into clayzy little things handmade with love. Clayzy Handicrafts is located at Virac, Itogon, Benguet with different products like ref magnets, keychains and continue reading : Clayzy ideas turned into CLAZY LITTLE THINGS
Dagop: Championing Cordillera coffee
Dagop Coffee Roastery had its humble beginnings in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. It started from mere selling of cakes and pastries from Sagada, Mountain Province to re-selling honey harvested in Benguet. The coffee inclusion in the business started when Mr. Klifford Batawig’s explored potential market opportunities for his aunt’s green coffee beans from continue reading : Dagop: Championing Cordillera coffee
KAPEtirya promotes locally-produced coffee at the CAR Day Celebrations
Cordillera’s Arabica coffee served in fresh plain brew or in a different concoction were offered free as a special treat to attendees of the 34th Cordillera Day Celebrations at the Baguio Convention Center. The serving of specialty coffee—espresso, cappuccino, mocha, caramel macchiato, and latte has been one of the contributions of the Department of Trade continue reading : KAPEtirya promotes locally-produced coffee at the CAR Day Celebrations