Heart of Islands (HOI), a haven for connoisseurs of exquisite natural tea products, embody the rich flavors and vibrant spirit of the Philippines. Located in the picturesque town of Buenavista, Heart of Islands is a treasure trove of wellness, offering a range of tea products that are a testament to Filipino craftsmanship and dedication to continue reading : Heart of Islands: Where Quality Natural Tea Meets Filipino Craftsmanship
In the heart of Cawit in Boac, Marinduque, a remarkable enterprise was born in 1965. Romeo Mangaring Lumawig, a renowned lepidopterist saw the untapped potential of butterfly handcrafting and set out to create a unique industry. His dedication to building the most significant butterfly collection in the Philippines pioneered the captive breeding of butterflies, setting continue reading : ALH Enterprise: Transforming butterfly convergence into economic success through the academe
In 2013, a community tiger grass farm, also known as Luway, emerged in the hilly area of Odiongan in Sitio Silangan, Barangay Pato-o. Fast forward to 2020, the world was going through tough times because of COVID-19. The people in Pato-o saw they had to think up a different way to earn. Selling their tiger continue reading : Luway Legacy: Odiongan’s Tiger Grass Artisans Triumph Over Adversity, Crafting a Prosperous Future
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
“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 of chocolate-making and achieving breakthrough continue reading : Kakaw Galleon: All aboard the Philippine artisanal chocolate sensation
It is known for a fact that life isn’t always sweet. At some times, it can be really salty. Year 2020, the corona virus pandemic began. The national government implemented preventive measures to minimize the spread of the virus. Community lockdowns had happened and it had halted the daily routines of every working individual and continue reading : Salted with a helping hand: A DTI LSP-NSB Success Story
Mr. Rafael Fernandez of Brgy. Bulihan, Famy, Laguna, has been a rice farmer for many years, working hard to provide for his family, especially when his wife Marivic had to quit working to attend to one of their children who underwent dialysis due to kidney disease. Their family struggled to meet their everyday needs and continue reading : You reap what you sow: A rice farmer’s journey to becoming an entrepreneur
Being an agripreneur may sound easy for some, but for Marivic Quiatchon, she has to go through bumpy road of struggles to reach her goals. Marivic, a 43-year-old wife, is a backyard hog raiser from an upland barangay in Los Baños, Laguna. She started the business in order to provide additional income for her family. continue reading : Growth doesn’t happen overnight: Gervic Feeds Store story
One inspiring success story of a sari-sari store in Barangay Maate, Famy, Laguna involves a determined and kind-hearted woman named Anabelle Resurreccion and her horticulturally talented husband, Cristan Resurreccion. They were dedicated and hardworking individuals who dreamed of improving their lives and providing a better future for their family. Despite the store being their primary continue reading : Nurturing Success: How Anabelle sari-sari store flourished through the Livelihood Seeding Program and her husband’s planting expertise