In the bustling heart of San Jose Public Market in Occidental Mindoro, a group of determined market vendors embarked on a transformative journey, one that would not only liberate them from the grip of predatory 5-6 lending schemes but also empower them to forge a brighter future for their families. This is the inspiring story continue reading : Unbreakable Threads: The Inspiring Journey of San Jose Market Vendors Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Nestled on a hilltop in the southernmost town of Occidental Mindoro, there is a hidden gem that has been drawing both locals and tourists. This gem is the Magsaysay Hillside Resort, a serene getaway located at Poblacion, Magsaysay that has become an essential part of the town’s economy and a favorite destination for those seeking continue reading : Moving Beyond Sustainable and Responsible Tourism: The Story of Magsaysay Hillside Resort
Marinduque, a small island province south of Luzon, is home to inspiring entrepreneurs with stories etched from a vibrant history and culture. One of the thriving household names in the province is the 3 Sisters Homemade Banana Chips. The business is a reflection of a family’s genuine love and connection as seen through their journey continue reading : Success Story: Decades of Family Success through Banana Chips
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
When Erlynn Cervantes-Doromal met Randy, her would-be husband, in 1999, she already had a hunch of what entrepreneurial road to take. After all, Randy was a baking consultant of Turatos Philippines and she was a graduate of nutrition and dietetics. And true enough, Erlynn and husband put up in 2001 Honeybee Bakeshope in Tandag, her continue reading : Honeybee Bakeshope: Making the Business Dough Rise
The common narrative of turning an adversity into an opportunity couldn’t be truer than in the case of Cynthia Orozco Acevedo of Barangay Victoria, Tago, Surigao del Sur. Diagnosed with a life-threatening condition in 2008, she was introduced to the numerous benefits of cacao, the fruit being one of the richest sources of polyphenols recommended continue reading : Chocolito: Making life sweeter
From house to bake house, let’s take a trip down memory lane and see how best things happened to Medellin’s local bakery, Bakerlane. In 2011, Lord Alexander Dela Rama discovered his interest in baking. He started with a business name of “Chasriel Bakery” providing their community in Medellin, Cebu with freshly baked bread. He also continue reading : Lords Daily Bread
Years back when letters were the only form of communication, a man would write to his sweetheart. Not too long ago, his child found these letters addressed to “The Little Giant”. He explained that the Little Giant was small in stature but had big dreams. The Little Giant’s dream was to make delicacies and to continue reading : Dear, Little Giant
Even though “saging lang ang may puso,” heart is not the only thing the fruit can bear. Hope Palermo, driven by passion and perseverance, was able to achieve her dreams despite the challenges along the way. Strength, love for family, and unwavering faith in God kept Hope on track and led to a successful banana snacks business. continue reading : Real’s Food Products: Bearing the Fruit of Hope
For Ivonne Burgos Ramos, her hand-painted bayong business in Kidapawan City is an analogy for the innate gifts and potential of women entrepreneurs. In turning the humble bayong into a well-crafted fashion accessory, the business – Ivonne’s Bag Manufacturing – proves that women should not settle with “stay[ing] in the sidelines, but be on the continue reading : Ivonne’s Bag Manufacturing: Success Built on Filipina Artistry