Kendra’s has carved a place for itself, redefining the gastronomic experience with its delectable and health-focused products. Led by Wenilyn Larua and her strong commitment to quality and wellness, Kendra’s has become renowned for its peanut butter, coco jam, and turmeric powdered drink, enriched with the flavors of ginger, honey, and lemongrass. Kendra’s has indeed continue reading : Kendra’s: Gastronomic Journey to Taste and Wellness
Marife Manito, the visionary behind Donfin Wine & Fruit Preserves, is guided by a profound desire to extend a helping hand to others while enhancing the well-being of the community. With a deep commitment to uniting people with the bounties of nature and connecting them to the divine, Donfin Wines has emerged as a beacon continue reading : Donfin Wine Preserves: A Toast to Health and Community Connection
In the heart of Bintakay, Mogpog, Marinduque, a group of talented women come together as the Bintakay Nito Weavers Association (BINWA) headed by Cristina Genotiva, to weave intricate designs and create beautiful handmade items using a unique material – the vine/twigs from an endemic plant called Nito. These skilled artisans have mastered the art of continue reading : BINWA Weavers: Preserving Tradition and Empowering Women
In the quaint municipality of Boac, a one-of-a- kind version of this beloved condiment has emerged, captivating the taste buds of food enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals alike. Marbello Enterprises (MEMO) presents Cocoong – a freshly made, healthy bagoong alternative that replaces the traditional shrimp paste with the richness of coconut meat. Owned by Mr. Elmer continue reading : Marbello Enterprises: Unique Alternatives
More than its crystal-clear blue waters and protected wildlife parks, the municipality of Busuanga in the northern part of Palawan is home to a community of skilled women weavers. When Super Typhoon Yolanda hit the province of Palawan in 2013, Maribel Grezo of the Bambuhay Handicrafts turned to bamboo for a new meaning of life. continue reading : Reviving the roots of Busuanga’s weaving industry
More than a “Marine Wonderland”, Occidental Mindoro is home to a thriving baking industry with several pastry shops and other bakeries fulfilling the sweet cravings of every Mindoreño. A budding name in the industry is Caramela Sweets from the municipality of San Jose. Relatively new in the business, Ana Carmela Paredes, owner, accepted and fulfilled continue reading : From Home-baker to Entrepreneur Rockstar: the success story of Caramela Sweets
When people think about how they are going to spend their weekends, most people visualize rest. However, for the family of Chona Calayo, weekends are meant for baking for profit. Moriones Bakers’ Shoppe started its business operations in 1998 when Ms. Calayo, a former bookkeeper of Marinducare Foundation Inc. purchased pieces of machinery and equipment continue reading : Entrepreneurial success with a heart: A story of growth and persistence
Marinduque’s business scene is full of success stories passed down from generation to generation. Regio’s family is not a stranger to that narrative with the birth of Lea’s Special Uraro Cookies. Four years before their small business was established, Mrs. Felisa Regio, the nurturer of the Regio family, was already making arrowroot cookies and selling continue reading : Success story fresh from the oven: The Lea’s Special Uraro Cookies Journey
The small island of Marinduque is famously known for its Moriones Festival, an annual Lenten festival observed during the Holy Week. But the beauty of the province’s culture and heritage doesn’t end there. Marinduque is also top of mind when it comes to arrowroot or uraro cookies. But for a small island brimming with ingenious entrepreneurs in continue reading : Good food and a thriving business success story straight from the heart of the Philippines