DTI-3, DMW-3 strengthen support for repatriated OFW entreps

San Fernando, Pampanga – In a bid to boost opportunities for repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) including their families and dependents who are venturing or would like to venture into entrepreneurship, personnel from the Department of Trade and Industry – Region 3 (DTI-3) and the Department of Migrant Workers – Region 3 (DMW-3) explored collaborative continue reading : DTI-3, DMW-3 strengthen support for repatriated OFW entreps

Together they Rise

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – GRICPC The Gupa Rural Improvement Club Producers Cooperative (GRICPC) is a shining example of what a united community can achieve with determination and a shared vision. On March 15, 2025, after years of perseverance, the cooperative proudly opened its first pasalubong store continue reading : Together they Rise

Nag-aALAB na Negosyo

“Noong college ako, taga-set up ako ng Ate ko tuwing sumasali siya sa mga bazaar sa Manila. Gumagawa na ako noon ng mga necklaces na pinapa-display ko sa kanya. Hindi ko alam na preparation na pala sa akin iyon sa pagkakaroon ng sariling negosyo.” Ms. Analyn G. Reopta, the owner of Alab Arts and Crafts, continue reading : Nag-aALAB na Negosyo

DTI-3 Urges MSMEs to obtain FDA registration for regulated products

The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) is strongly encouraging micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the manufacture and distribution of regulated products—such as food, beverages, cosmetics, food supplements, and household hazardous substances—to secure the necessary licenses and certifications from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “FDA registration is not only continue reading : DTI-3 Urges MSMEs to obtain FDA registration for regulated products

From rock bottom to rooted success: How storehouse food products grew from setbacks to significance

Misamis Oriental, Philippines—They faced failed ventures, financial loss, and fading hope. But instead of giving up, Noel and Myrna Hilario planted the seeds of something bigger: Storehouse Food Products, Inc., a business now uplifting farmers, nourishing families, and inspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. Based in Opol, Storehouse Food Products, Inc.’s journey was not paved with a perfect continue reading : From rock bottom to rooted success: How storehouse food products grew from setbacks to significance

Bread and butter from peanut butter: Frux’s sweetest victory

Davao del Norte, Philippines—Fructosa “Frux” Llana knows firsthand that an entrepreneur’s journey is often a bittersweet story. With enough doses of perseverance, hard work, and determination, she has turned countless setbacks into a thriving business, proving that resilience remains a key ingredient for success. As the founder of Frux Food Products in Brgy. San Francisco, continue reading : Bread and butter from peanut butter: Frux’s sweetest victory

A Squeeze of Fresh Juice

“You do not give up when you fail, things do not go as you wanted it to be.”  This is a living advice from business owner Marishel Dizon, owner of T-Masipag Food Products Trading. From the fallen fruits of the lemon plants in her garden, Marishel made lemonade drinks with cucumber for her family and continue reading : A Squeeze of Fresh Juice

A Sack of Masterpiece

According to Steve Jobs, the only way to do great things is to love what you do.  This can be compared to the story of a 45-year-old woman named Maria Corazon Sagun from Victoria in the Province of Tarlac, who is deeply in love with arts and crafts. Sometime in 2017, Cora went to the continue reading : A Sack of Masterpiece