Davao del Norte, Philippines—Fructosa “Frux” Llana knows firsthand that an entrepreneur’s journey is often a bittersweet story. With enough doses of perseverance, hard work, and determination, she has turned countless setbacks into a thriving business, proving that resilience remains a key ingredient for success. As the founder of Frux Food Products in Brgy. San Francisco, continue reading : Bread and butter from peanut butter: Frux’s sweetest victory
Davao Del Norte, Philippines — A group of weavers from the Municipality of Braulio E. Dujali has successfully capitalized on Davao del Norte’s thriving banana industry. As global fashion preferences evolve, innovation has become crucial for meeting the demand for sustainable products. This is precisely what the Banana Fiber Weavers Livelihood Association (BAFWELA) has achieved. continue reading : Weaving success: The journey of BAFWELA’s bayong fashion bags
A tale of vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the Pinoy legacy. A diamond in the rough Amid the idyllic backdrop of Davao del Norte’s hinterlands, a tale of chocolate unfolds. In a time when roads remained unpaved, and the journey from bustling Davao City to the tranquil haven of San Isidro demanded hours of continue reading : In the heartland of Davao del Norte: Crafting the Chocolate Legacy
Betty and Ervin went from strength to strength as their exports to the European Union empowered communities in Panabo, Davao del Norte. A tale of transformation Back in the early 2000s Betty and Ervin More, both development workers, bought a one-hectare coconut farm and embarked on a journey to cultivate trust in organic farming practices continue reading : Sweet Success: From barren land to organic oasis
Farming may not be as attractive as the corporate world for the young generation. However, for these two engineers, there is so much in it that roused their interest. Some families must be concerned about who will take over in tilling their land because their children are not interested. This is not the case for continue reading : Engineering and Farming: a perfect duo
Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental – When traveling, it is expected that people would always look for a place to stay that will make them experience the same comfort that their home provides, especially if the destination is quite far The municipality of Jose Abad Santos (JAS) is often considered far away when the jump-off continue reading : Traveler’s Inn: It’s not JAS an ordinary place