“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 family as a source of continue reading : Never too small to grow
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 after another. Soon after, words continue reading : Ann’s Fab Kitchen: Wonders inside a kitchen
One inspiring success story is about Ms. Arlene B. Rivera of Santa Rosa City, Laguna. She is a determined and passionate entrepreneur, embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of direct selling of her own formulated and mixed scents, Scentbox Fragrances. Arlene had always been fascinated by the power of scents. Her keen sense continue reading : Scents of Success: The Journey of Scentbox Fragrances in the Perfume Industry
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 captivating stories woven into the continue reading : Heritage in Stitches: Celebrating Embroidery the FashioNoble Way
In the fascinating tale of Edna Malaca Relacion and her husband Cornelio Relacion, two security guards working in separate companies in Makati, an extraordinary journey unfolded. It all began in October 2020 when the couple, determined to augment their income, embarked on a business venture fueled by their hard-earned savings. With a capital of Php40,000.00, continue reading : Rising from Adversity: Security Guards Turned Thriving Store Owners
One inspiring success story that showcases the journey of a woman who was a former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and transformed into a successful entrepreneur with the assistance of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is that of Marilyn C. Magno. Marilyn, from the City of Cabuyao in Laguna, worked as a domestic helper continue reading : Dreams Do Come True
“Empower a woman, and you empower a community.” Andrea Benoya, a devoted mother, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey with a single, noble goal – to provide a brighter future for her children by sustaining their college education. Her story began when she applied as a saleslady at a local hardware store. Little did she know continue reading : Crafting Dreams, Empowering Communities
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 2014, Ana returned to her continue reading : A story of grit and growth
In the tranquil town of Bay, Laguna (Brgy. Calo), nestled deep in the heart of Laguna, a humble sari-sari store known as M3K stood as a symbol of resilience, tenacity, and the unwavering strength of family bonds. Owned by Mary Ann Alvarez Bejer, this unassuming shop bore witness to a remarkable journey filled with hardships, continue reading : M3K sari-sari store: A tale of resilience and revival
Eight years ago, Myra looked for a condensed puto cheese cooking tutorial on YouTube with the intention of producing something unique for her son’s birthday. After many failed attempts and wasted ingredients, she was finally able to create something that she is confident his son and family will enjoy after. When they tasted it at continue reading : MYWILL’s story of “malayo pa, pero malayo na”