In the heart of the enchanting island of Siquijor in the Philippines, there’s a promising bakery that’s making a big impact: Jainin’s Cakes and Pastries. JAININ’S is a combination of her children’s nicknames, Jai and Niño. Founded by Ms. Josephine Chan Borromeo, a former OFW, a talented baker with a passion for spreading joy through continue reading : Sweat, Strive, Succeed: From Hardship to Sweet Success
From the fields and farms all the way to your cup, Herba Monte has been passionate about connecting people with the power of organically grown produce from the rich soil of Negros Oriental. Herba Monte joyfully promotes the health and wellness of the community, with gratitude to the hardworking farmers who have contributed to its continue reading : Rooted Success: Herba Monte’s Journey of Passion, Empowerment, and Community Wellness
BOHOL – “I was filled with passion, eagerness, and love for baking, but I realized that something was missing. I needed help to grow my craft,” Tracy Mae Indoyon, 23 years old, shared in an interview when she began turning her dream pastry business into reality. The Department of Trade and Industry accompanied her when continue reading : From an Out-of-School Youth to a Rising Pastry GenZepreneur
Teenage Sandria Cadusale was already fond of and engaged with doing business. She would sell sambag and yema to her friends and classmates, a hobby that lasted even when she finished college. The fad has remained until she was employed as an accountant management officer. Sandria also decided to pursue graduate school where she started continue reading : Sandria’s Secret Ingredient
Sisig Teriyaki was created by Lenmar Gonzales, a self-taught home cook who had a stint in Japan and was able to explore and experience authentic Japanese foods/flavors. Lenmar worked for a Japanese firm company in Cebu for ten years. On his visit to the foreign country in 2017 for official business, little did he know that his continue reading : Sizzling Hot Success
Dave Bonachita is a licensed captain and has ventured the waters for ten years. His point and sail included putting up a business. In 2018, being the head of the household, the captain of the ship decided to sail home for good. With ample savings and investments, Dave turned sailing into squeezing. His desire of continue reading : Squeeze the Day
Young Sharon Lopez was frail and sickly. She was raised by a health-conscious mom and was always forced to eat the greens on the table. Valuing good nutrition, she was able to carry on this practice as she became a mother. She would also feed her children healthy and scrumptious food. Staying at home meant continue reading : Mrs. Creamy Delight
Mark Philip Geniston was 21 years old when he flew to Dubai in 1997, leaving his wife and children for a better source of living. He started as a waiter, bartender, and was eventually promoted to become a supervisor. He was given a chance to come home yearly during summer, hence, missing the celebration of continue reading : A Father’s Love
As a child, Alan Caballes used to join his father in delivering their goods to the community. The Cebuano family is engaged in cakes and pastries established by their hobbyist mom, Janet, in Cavite since 2000. With its good reputation of having delicious delights, the store thrived and customers grew steadily. In high school, Alan continue reading : Sweet Memoirs
As a nursing graduate in Cebu, finding a job was very difficult except for the voluntary work Shaddilyn “Shadz” Esguerra did in 2016. But instead of being discouraged, she decided to pursue business instead. Her family’s four-year-old bakery at that time was mismanaged so she asked her father if she could try running it, to continue reading : Beneath the Twilight