REGION 4A MSME SUCCESS STORIES

Empowering Women through Coconut Processing
In the barangay of Cansuso in Cavinti, Laguna, a group of women began with a humble yet ambitious dream. It all started when a private sector company, Philippine Relief and Development Services (PHILRADS), Inc., organized a free training seminar on coconut processing techniques. Women from the barangay, eager to learn
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Mr. Ron Oliver G. Clarin is one proud Gentriseño. With his committed determination and willingness to learn more, he was able to win battles on both personal and professional life. He is the owner and General Manager of ROC. PH Digital Marketing Services.  Before venturing unto his own company, he
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The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), aside from other government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture CALABARZON (DA CALABARZON) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), continue to provide assistance to our local farmers not just to level up their products but also
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In the tranquil landscapes of Maitim Bay, Laguna, where the breeze whispers tales of tradition and innovation, Buko Pandesal Bakeshop stands as a beacon of resilience, creativity, and the enduring legacy of family entrepreneurship. Amidst the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods, Aira May Cueto and her family have crafted
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Mr. Walter Coroza, registered business owner of Grinter Footwear Manufacturing
LILIW, LAGUNA -- Everybody has their own definition of risk. It can be for anything that requires you to take opportunities to achieve your goals but risk is not for everybody. Taking risk requires bravery, guts and the heart to take in everything your actions will throw at you. For
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Scents and Memories owner, Ms. Jovita A. Caoile
In 2016, Scents and Memories was born under Ms. Jovita A. Caoile. She is a wife and a mother of two. She worked as a sales representative in a leather company for almost 30 years. Though she was a full-time employee back then, she still had time to run her
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Ms. Melanie Medrano featuring her Gramworth Enterprises Inc.'s product called “PhOligo”
In 2016, Ms. Melanie Medrano established Gramworth Enterprises Inc. She and her family registered their business with no particular product in mind, just a bit of money they received from GSIS after their father orphaned them. They want those funds to be a seed that will be the legacy of
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in photo, Ms. Joyce Ann Encarnacion, manager of Ralphjoy's Restobar.
RalphJoy’s Restobar, located at Barangay Bambang, Nagcarlan, Laguna, is owned by the Encarnacion family since October 2008. Cooking was just their simple family bonding until they turned it into a business as suggested by a family friend. Joyce Ann Encarnacion, the family’s unica ija, is the one managing the business
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In photo: Santa Cruz Bibingka Cheesecake and Magdalena Tablea Cake by Gel Salonga
Cakes by Gel Salonga started out as a small, home-based business. Equipped with her home oven, Chef Gel Salonga-Datu began her cake and pastry business by selling cupcakes to family and friends as her first customers. Based in Santa Cruz, Laguna, products of Cakes by Gel Salonga are served in
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in photo: Mr. Pantaleon Prado Jr., the owner of Prado’s Bakery
The COVID-19 pandemic indeed affected lives and various establishments, such as small businesses managed by local business owners. It has been a challenge for everyone to keep their businesses fully operational since restrictions such as enhanced community quarantine and total lockdown were implemented for a long period of time. Despite
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