The public market in the City of Santa Rosa faced a significant setback following the fire incident in 2022, impacting numerous small-scale entrepreneurs. However, adversity did not extinguish their entrepreneurial spirit; instead, it ignited a determination to rebuild and forge a brighter path ahead. With the assistance of various government initiatives, many of these resilient continue reading : Cathy’s Variety Store: Small Beginnings, Big Success
Antipolo City – Nestled in the heart of Rizal, Alcoh Bistro stands as a testament to resilience, transformation, and family values. The brainchild of Florey Serrato, a mother of four and a Mass Communication. Alcoh Bistro is more than just a dining spot—it’s a legacy in the making. Florey’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2009, alongside continue reading : From Bar to Bistro: The Inspiring Journey of Alcoh Bistro
The journey of Keith “Chicoi” Gonzales is marked by incredible resilience and determination. With a diploma in IT, Chicoi recognized a gap in his town’s market for computer repair services in 2014. With just scrap wood, old tables, a borrowed laptop, and 600 pesos, he managed to build a thriving computer repair business. Despite the continue reading : Redefining Success: The Journey of Kuku Express
In the heart of Pakil, Laguna, a small town known for its rich history in craftsmanship, the story of Amira Boxes Handicrafts began to unfold in the early 1990s. As one of the pioneers in the hard box making industry in the municipality, what started as a modest supplier of handcrafted boxes and paper maché continue reading : Boxes by Hand: The Story of a Crafting Success
In the heart of Los Baños, Laguna, Mariano’s Coffee Station, fondly known as Coffee Mariano, is much more than a coffee shop. It’s a beacon of hope, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit. Founded by Leandro Legaspi Mariano in 2020, this beloved establishment grew from a modest coffee cart into a thriving community hub, embodying the journey continue reading : From Cart to Shop: Brewing Dreams at Coffee Mariano
Recovering in any type of incident was never easy — recalled Mr. Eduardo Ricardo, a victim of a fire incident which affected his livelihood, a goat farm. With a total of seventy (70) goats, the whole flock was engulfed in a fire and none survived. Ricardo, 50 years of age, was a beneficiary of the continue reading : Eduardo Ricardo’s Story: Hope in the Midst of Chaos
In the barangay of Cansuso in Cavinti, Laguna, a group of women began with a humble yet ambitious dream. It all started when a private sector company, Philippine Relief and Development Services (PHILRADS), Inc., organized a free training seminar on coconut processing techniques. Women from the barangay, eager to learn and empower themselves, attended the continue reading : Empowering women through coconut processing
Mr. Ron Oliver G. Clarin is one proud Gentriseño. With his committed determination and willingness to learn more, he was able to win battles on both personal and professional life. He is the owner and General Manager of ROC. PH Digital Marketing Services. Before venturing unto his own company, he gained experience through the help continue reading : Resolute Ron: The business success of a selfless man
The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), aside from other government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture CALABARZON (DA CALABARZON) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), continue to provide assistance to our local farmers not just to level up their products but also to sustain their growing business continue reading : The Bean of Labor: Luisiana Cacao Growers Producers Cooperative
JALAJALA, LAGUNA — Jalajala is a town situated along Laguna de Bay and most of the people in this town depend their source of living from fishing. Aside from tilapia and milk fish, bighead carp are among the bulk of fishes caught by the fishermen that causes oversupply and low income for them. With this continue reading : Noodling to the Top: The Inspiring Story of SMPC’s Sipsarap Vegetable Noodles