In photo: Corollo's Healthy Juice Drink Free Taste and Discounts

Corollo’s Takoyaki Station

“Corollo’s Takoyaki Station”, owned by former Overseas Performing Artist, Ms. Evangeline Corollo Peñaranda, embarked on its journey back in 2006, when takoyaki was first introduced in Dasmariñas City. Initially, they sell their products via a food cart and settle near the sidewalks of De La Salle University, Dasmariñas City. Like other businesses, they’ve experienced a continue reading : Corollo’s Takoyaki Station

In Photo: Ms. Ella Baybay, the sole owner of Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm, situated in Maitim II East, Tagaytay City, Cavite.

A Journey to a Mushroom-azing Business (Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm)

Ms. Ella Baybay, the sole owner of Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm, situated in Maitim II East, Tagaytay City, Cavite. She chose to name her business in honor of her grandparents, from whom she inherited a small piece of farmland that she successfully transformed into a profitable venture. After recognizing the growing demand for mushroom continue reading : A Journey to a Mushroom-azing Business (Adong and Minting’s Agri Farm)

In photo: Ms. Josephine Alviar Velasco and her family from San Pedro City, Laguna.

Green, Hope and Vitality: A success story of Green Ribbon Food Manufacturing

The Beginning “Without the color green, it felt like there was no hope or vitality…” That was the realization that brought the birth of Green Ribbon Food Manufacturing by Ms. Josephine Alviar Velasco and her family from San Pedro City, Laguna. Year 2013 was when Typhoon Yolanda stormed the country with lifeless bodies on the continue reading : Green, Hope and Vitality: A success story of Green Ribbon Food Manufacturing

in photo: Mr. Zosimo Legaspi Taganas, in his Sari-Sari store.

Never too small to grow

“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

in photo: FashioNoble made gown.

Heritage in Stitches: Celebrating Embroidery the FashioNoble Way

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 photo: Edna Malaca Relacion, in front of her sari-sari store

Rising from Adversity: Security Guards Turned Thriving Store Owners

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

in photo: Ms. Marilyn C. Magno

Dreams Do Come True

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

in photo: Ms. Ana Arsolacia, owner of Ohlet's sari-sari store

A story of grit and growth

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