Posted on August 23, 2023 Written By: Edrian Banania Crisfina Berdos, a single mother and microentrepreneur from Davao City, realized that success can be reached not only through dedication and passion but also through family teamwork and hard work. Davao City, known as the “Fruit Basket of the Philippines,” is one of the top growers […]
Posted on August 23, 2023 Written By: Josephine Ramos Emelyn Balaba took her chances and became a florist in Davao City. Flowers come in a variety of colors, sizes, and scents but are usually given to someone for the same reason: appreciation. The month of November to February has always been its peak season. Those […]
Posted on August 22, 2023 Written By: Harlene Joy Reyes Lorencia Escalera faced various challenges growing up. This enabled her to become more courageous, more so when she started a family of her own. Lorencia Escalera, 67, a mother of six from Padre Garcia, Batangas, served as her children’s strongest educator merely by virtue of […]
Posted on August 10, 2023 Written by: Ms. Harlene Joy F. Reyes No dream is too big for Elmer Martinez as he has evolved from being a coconut picker to becoming a successful businessman. Elmer Martinez, a 54-year-old father of five, never imagined that he would go from being a coconut picker to a supplier […]
Posted on August 10, 2023 Written By: Ms. Josephine Ramos Weaving is a family traition passed on to Baguio City-based businesswoman, Mayalyn T. Dagoh. Despite the many challenges she faced, she persisted with the support of CARD Bank, a microfinance-oriented rural bank. For some families, weaving is more than just a craft, it is an […]
Posted on August 9, 2023 Written by: Josephine Ramos As a fish vendor, Reden Guevarra from Bataan ensures that her products are of good quality to Local members of communities in Dinalupihan, Bataan mostly rely on agricultural endeavors as a source of living. Since the area is home to many rivers, fishing became a livelihood […]
Posted on June 29, 2023 Written by: Edrian B. Banania Michelle Pascua seizes every opportunity to improve her business amid challenges. Aside from centuries-old architecture along its streets, Ilocos Sur is also known for its mouth-watering signature dishes. These recipes are part of the Ilocano families’ legacy that has been passed from one generation to […]
Posted on June 29, 2023 Written by: Josephine Ramos Lucila Datuin, a microentrepreneur from Bantay, Ilocos Sur, ensures that her business keeps up with the changes of time and the tourists. Vigan City is a popular destination among tourists because of its notable preservation of the Hispanic-Filipino culture throughout time. Its vibrant tourism opens doors […]
Posted on May 12, 2023 By: Harlene Joy F. Reyes As beautiful as the island of Boracay is, so are the many beautiful stories that bloomed here. Its natural beauty attracted many tourists from around the globe, which opened doors of opportunities to many entrepreneurs and generated employment for Filipinos. The island of Boracay itself […]
Posted on Janauary 06, 2022 By: Josephine Ramos Gina Paris, whose business is in souvenir-making, advises fellow microentrepreneurs like her not to give up despite the hardships they face. The first thing that people look for when they go to a new place is a souvenir; a remembrance that at least once in their lifetime […]