Driven by her passion to help the people in their community, Perlita Abaco came up with the idea of organizing the Rural Improvement Club (RIC)-Diome. RIC-Diome is a women-led organization composed of twenty- eight (28) members engaged in farming or plain housewives. It was organized on June 18, 2011 with the help of the LGU- continue reading : A Passion to Help Has Led RIC DIOME to Grow Business
A former OFW from Riyadh turned entrepreneur
Joel dela Cruz Pablo, a former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Saudi Arabia, became an entrepreneur after being assisted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). He stayed in Riyadh for three (3) years and when he got home, he pursued a small business – IZZY Computer Shop – in 2011. Noting that his continue reading : A former OFW from Riyadh turned entrepreneur
Fruit Squeezing Turned into Business Success
By Marilou A. Santos Citrus Alley, owned by a young entrepreneur, Amante Esguerra, started with a homemade lemonade recipe back in 2013. After a trip abroad, the owner saw the potential of a freshly-squeezed lemonade juice stand as a stand-alone business. With the help of friends, and discussing tasting experiments for dinners, they tried numerous continue reading : Fruit Squeezing Turned into Business Success
The Highlander Cottage Industries and Woodcraft Rural Worker’s Association
By Gesyl S. Dacanay Lots of wood wastage and expertise in wood crafting and cottage industry are the main elements to create useful and functional artwork. This inspired the rural workers of Palayan City to organize an association, focusing on woodcrafts and cottage industry. They were called The Highlander Cottage Industries and Woodcraft Rural continue reading : The Highlander Cottage Industries and Woodcraft Rural Worker’s Association
THE PASSION AND THE FASHION: Almira’s Beadswork Story
By Darwin Manumbali The beginning of the story of Almira C. Beltran and Almira’s Beadswork was not easy. It was a story of lessons and inspiration. A woman who believes in the power of diligence and perseverance, Almira tested her fate in Saudi Arabia as a domestic helper. She thought she would uplift her continue reading : THE PASSION AND THE FASHION: Almira’s Beadswork Story
Ako Babaeng Katutubo ng Olongapo (ABKO)
ABKO beaded bag Ako Babaeng Katutubo ng Olongapo (ABKO) started in 2014 as a group of indigenous marginalized women and their families. They reside in Sitio Mampueng-Limuran, Iram, Sitio Tralala and New Cabalan in Olongapo City. Being economically disadvantaged made these women participate in providing for the basic needs of their families. Indigenous women continue reading : Ako Babaeng Katutubo ng Olongapo (ABKO)
SGE Variety Store (Formerly Head to Toe)
SGE fashion accessories It is a journey from childhood dream to reality. Childhood dreams never fail to inspire us to fulfill what we always want to be when we grow up. Most of us dream about having our dream job. Some of us want to be a successful businessman someday. As long as one continue reading : SGE Variety Store (Formerly Head to Toe)