“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – GRICPC The Gupa Rural Improvement Club Producers Cooperative (GRICPC) is a shining example of what a united community can achieve with determination and a shared vision. On March 15, 2025, after years of perseverance, the cooperative proudly opened its first pasalubong store continue reading : Together they Rise
“Noong college ako, taga-set up ako ng Ate ko tuwing sumasali siya sa mga bazaar sa Manila. Gumagawa na ako noon ng mga necklaces na pinapa-display ko sa kanya. Hindi ko alam na preparation na pala sa akin iyon sa pagkakaroon ng sariling negosyo.” Ms. Analyn G. Reopta, the owner of Alab Arts and Crafts, continue reading : Nag-aALAB na Negosyo
“You do not give up when you fail, things do not go as you wanted it to be.” This is a living advice from business owner Marishel Dizon, owner of T-Masipag Food Products Trading. From the fallen fruits of the lemon plants in her garden, Marishel made lemonade drinks with cucumber for her family and continue reading : A Squeeze of Fresh Juice
According to Steve Jobs, the only way to do great things is to love what you do. This can be compared to the story of a 45-year-old woman named Maria Corazon Sagun from Victoria in the Province of Tarlac, who is deeply in love with arts and crafts. Sometime in 2017, Cora went to the continue reading : A Sack of Masterpiece
In Filipino culture, pickling is a cherished tradition that preserves food and enhances its flavor. Dishes like atsara (made from green papaya, carrots, and bell peppers) or pico (pickled fish or seafood) are common side dishes or condiments. These pickled foods not only add flavor but also extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables continue reading : From P600 Capital to Hundreds of Success
“Success is built not on avoiding failure, but on the courage to keep trying, even when the journey gets tough.” For Ms. Mona Lisa Citco the most important thing is to keep trying, regardless of the challenges or setbacks. Back in 2005, Mona Lisa was selling cellphone units in a shopping mall in Makati when continue reading : The Scents of Success
“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” – Conrad Hilton KMZ Printing Services, owned by Mr. Kevin Marc Hitchon, began in 2018 as M and Z Internet Shop in Barangay West Poblacion, Palauig, Zambales. Initially a Piso-Net Café, it aimed to support students, provide continue reading : KMME Imprints to KMZ Prints
“Sisters’ journeys are a tapestry of faith, resilience, and grace—a fragrant reminder that perseverance blossoms through every season.” – Helen Keller Two sisters, Mercy and Margarita Secuya, turned their love for fragrances into the thriving Chardaine Perfumery Shop, a shining example of resilience, passion, and faith. The journey began in 2016 in Angono, Rizal. Inspired continue reading : Sisters’ Journey of Faith, Fragrance, and Perseverance
Setbacks are inevitable, but true resilience is defined by comebacks. Ms. Rosemarie Guzman embodies this spirit, proving that persistence leads to success. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2007 when she invested P150,000 in food supplements and multivitamins. Due to miscalculations and lack of experience, the business failed. In 2009, she tried again, this time distributing continue reading : From setbacks to comebacks
Making an impression is difficult in the fast-paced food manufacturing industry, as consumer preferences always change and trends quickly transform. Nevertheless, Kristina’s Food Products Manufacturing has succeeded in carving out a market niche that honors a passion for quality in addition to reflecting innovation. It began in 2014 when Gerald C. Presiados was in Mabalacat, continue reading : Flavors of success