The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), aside from other government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture CALABARZON (DA CALABARZON) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), continue to provide assistance to our local farmers not just to level up their products but also to sustain their growing business continue reading : The Bean of Labor: Luisiana Cacao Growers Producers Cooperative
In the tranquil landscapes of Maitim Bay, Laguna, where the breeze whispers tales of tradition and innovation, Buko Pandesal Bakeshop stands as a beacon of resilience, creativity, and the enduring legacy of family entrepreneurship. Amidst the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods, Aira May Cueto and her family have crafted a narrative of triumph—a journey continue reading : Rising with Buko: The inspirational story of Pandesal
“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
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
LILIW, LAGUNA — Everybody has their own definition of risk. It can be for anything that requires you to take opportunities to achieve your goals but risk is not for everybody. Taking risk requires bravery, guts and the heart to take in everything your actions will throw at you. For entrepreneurs, risk is nothing short continue reading : Grinter Footwear Manufacturing: Hard work pays off
In 2016, Scents and Memories was born under Ms. Jovita A. Caoile. She is a wife and a mother of two. She worked as a sales representative in a leather company for almost 30 years. Though she was a full-time employee back then, she still had time to run her business with the support and continue reading : Capturing Scents of Success thru Entrepreneurship: a KMME-MME success story of Scents and Memories Enterprises
In 2016, Ms. Melanie Medrano established Gramworth Enterprises Inc. She and her family registered their business with no particular product in mind, just a bit of money they received from GSIS after their father orphaned them. They want those funds to be a seed that will be the legacy of their small family. “We do continue reading : A Seed of Healthy Legacy: KMME-MME Success Story of Gramworth Enterprises Inc
RalphJoy’s Restobar, located at Barangay Bambang, Nagcarlan, Laguna, is owned by the Encarnacion family since October 2008. Cooking was just their simple family bonding until they turned it into a business as suggested by a family friend. Joyce Ann Encarnacion, the family’s unica ija, is the one managing the business since she took up a continue reading : Ralphjoy’s Restobar: Serving with love for others
Cakes by Gel Salonga started out as a small, home-based business. Equipped with her home oven, Chef Gel Salonga-Datu began her cake and pastry business by selling cupcakes to family and friends as her first customers. Based in Santa Cruz, Laguna, products of Cakes by Gel Salonga are served in Ted’s Kitchen, a restaurant owned continue reading : The Sweet Slice of Success of Cakes by Gel Salonga
The COVID-19 pandemic indeed affected lives and various establishments, such as small businesses managed by local business owners. It has been a challenge for everyone to keep their businesses fully operational since restrictions such as enhanced community quarantine and total lockdown were implemented for a long period of time. Despite the challenges brought by this continue reading : Successful outcome reflects hard work and perseverance: the Prado’s Bakery Story