There is nothing more endearing than a pair who works together to make things happen. Emcy’s Sweet Things Cake Shop started when Luisito Ytol’s work transferred him and his family from Cebu to Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. The tranquil town of Villanueva was a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of Cebu. His wife struggled continue reading : How supporting his wife’s passion became their thriving business
NORTHERN MINDANAO – “Without DTI, this business would not exist.” Calixto Daquiado had no intention of starting a buko pie business. He only wanted to give it a try after hearing about the financial assistance for MSMEs by the Dpepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI) back in 1989. He was not an entrepreneur. He was continue reading : Calixto and his unexpected Buko Pie Success
An agrarian reform beneficiary organization (ARBO) in Oroquieta City prepares to penetrate a larger market by enhancing the entrepreneurial skills of its members through business counseling for product development and improvement of packaging and labeling. Tuyabang Alto Agrarian Reform Cooperative (TAARCO) currently has 183 members. It is a recipient of the Village Level Farm-focused Enterprise continue reading : Agrarian reform beneficiary preps local product for bigger market
More entrepreneurs continue to pursue business opportunities with the reopening of the economy as Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 records a total of 32,651 new business name registrations in 2022. 71.2% of the business name registrations were applied online while 28.8% registered in the DTI offices and Negosyo Centers. 93.6% of the continue reading : More biz register business name in NorMin
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Lanao del Norte brings back its online consumer education platform this 2023. Heading Online options for Protecting consumers and Enabling businesses or HOPE is a series of virtual seminars intended to foster consumer welfare and empower businesses. The webinar series provides discussion on current issues and other relevant topics continue reading : DTI LDN brings back HOPE
“Ma’am, padayon ta sa pagpa-FDA!” Roel Sarabia peeked from behind the doors of the copra storage room of COSIBA Agrarian Reform Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative to greet Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Occidental Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) staff, Margie G. Baldezamo. Sarabia is the chairperson of COSIBA, one of the most responsive Agrarian continue reading : COSIBA and Its Journey to Food Licensing
Grace Anobling worked in a local photo studio in Iligan City for ten years. While still employed, she started a personal microlending business as her second job. “Kay ug sweldo lang ang saligan dili mapasaigo jud (If I only relied on my salary, it will not be enough).” Grace said. But because of health issues, continue reading : Grace under pressure
Being an empowered woman is more than just a label. Anna Paula Chiong, in her own ways, managed to become one—successfully managing her time with her family and her business. Paula’s venture in breaking barriers can be traced back to her roots as an indigenous woman of Bukidnon’s Talaandig indigenous group. Being raised in a continue reading : Paula’s Bukidnon Delights: Spreading good vibes with pineapple jam
Racquel Tamula always has a knack of setting a goal and aiming for it. Her special skill can perhaps be attributed to her active membership in the gun club in Iligan City. Together with her husband, Racquel frequently attended target shooting competitions even way back in the 1990s. Usually organized as one of the major continue reading : How Racquel caters food and livelihood in the time of pandemic
Caroline Cipriano sat with ease in a yellow chair. More fondly called Banig, she enthusiastically shared how she managed her business despite the challenges during a live interview of Philippine Information Agency’s Talakayan sa PIA. Banig is the proprietor of The Good Earth Citronella based in Cagayan de Oro City. The company manufactures all-natural citronella continue reading : Banig takes the lead