DTI-REGION 4A MSME SUCCESS STORIES

In photo: Corollo's Healthy Juice Drink Free Taste and Discounts
“Corollo’s Takoyaki Station”, owned by former Overseas Performing Artist, Ms. Evangeline Corollo Peñaranda, embarked on its journey back in 2006, when takoyaki was first introduced in Dasmariñas City. Initially, they sell their products via a food cart and settle near the sidewalks of De La Salle University, Dasmariñas City. Like
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In Photo: Ms. Ella Baybay, the sole owner of Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm, situated in Maitim II East, Tagaytay City, Cavite.
Ms. Ella Baybay, the sole owner of Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm, situated in Maitim II East, Tagaytay City, Cavite. She chose to name her business in honor of her grandparents, from whom she inherited a small piece of farmland that she successfully transformed into a profitable venture. After recognizing
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In photo: Ms. Josephine Alviar Velasco and her family from San Pedro City, Laguna.
The Beginning “Without the color green, it felt like there was no hope or vitality…” That was the realization that brought the birth of Green Ribbon Food Manufacturing by Ms. Josephine Alviar Velasco and her family from San Pedro City, Laguna. Year 2013 was when Typhoon Yolanda stormed the country
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In photo: Green Ribbon Food Manufacturing by Ms. Josephine Alviar Velasco and her family from San Pedro City, Laguna
About Zia Kindra Embroidery Shop Owned by Ms. Gina Aniciete Domingo, located at Brgy. Concepcion in Lumban, Laguna, this shop has proved that when passion meets talent, it can produce amazing works of art. Domingo pushed herself with full dedication to quality and passion for needlework as her family-owned business
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in photo: Mr. Zosimo Legaspi Taganas, in his Sari-Sari store.
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of your neighborhood, the spine of your local economy, and spirit of your town.” —Anonymous In the Philippines, small neighborhood convenience shops called Sari-Sari stores are far more common than supermarkets and large retailers across the country. They are usually operated from home by a
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in photo: Ms. Ana, owner of ANN’S FAB KITCHEN.
It was in the year 2016 when Ana, a wife and a mom, thought of sharing her well-loved recipes with her friends by posting them on social media. Ana found that baking and creating beautiful wedding cakes for her clients was her calling and she started making wedding cakes one
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in photo: FashioNoble made gown.
Lumban is a town renowned for its centuries-old craftsmanship of hand embroidery. Considered as the Embroidery Capital of the Philippines, Lumban has been home to skilled artisans and a destination for exquisite hand-embroidered works. Lumban’s embroiderers create unique and intricate designs through their skillful handling of thread and needle. The
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in photo: Ms. Ana Arsolacia, owner of Ohlet's sari-sari store
Ms. Ana Arsolacia, a 58-year-old woman, had once been a dedicated factory worker and a manager in a well-known local brand for a decade. However, driven by a desire for more independence and to create her own path, she decided to leave her corporate job and venture into entrepreneurship. In
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Mr. Isagani De Ocampo, owner of Kakaw Galleon.
“For a chocolate lover, the art of tasting has the power to magically transform a casual nibble into a world of new pleasure.” However, you can also delight yourself by making your own chocolate, only if you knew the art. The Philippines is home to various chocolatiers perfecting the art
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Agnes Bicomong, together with NC Business Counselor Arianne Rose C. Alinios, presenting her product.
The COVID-19 pandemic displaced millions of families from their livelihood. This includes Agnes Bicomong, a resident of Brgy. San Cristobal, San Pablo City, Laguna. Just like other low-income families, Agnes’ financial struggles have increased when the pandemic started in 2020. Due to imposed lockdown and quarantine measures that restrict and/or
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