FORTUNE UNDER THE MANGO TREE He started with little knowledge of running a business, but Ricardo Tolentino capitalized on his determination to earn the name ‘Mango King’ of Ilocos Norte. Ricardo recalled that his interest in putting up a business started when he met a Chinese businessman in Metro Manila. The businessman asked him if continue reading : Laoag: Mango King
Tabuk: Shaquil Food Products
REAPING THE FRUITS OF LABOR A winemaker in Tabuk City, Kalinga is now enjoying the fruits of their labor—quite literally. Brienda Gup-ad had always wanted to establish her own fruit wine business. She used to spend time observing how her mother would make bugnay wine at home. Eventually, she tried making her own, but an continue reading : Tabuk: Shaquil Food Products
Quezon City: BalaiKamay
BALAI HAMMERS A LIVING Fueled by her passion for entrepreneurship and interest in sustainability, Rei Tugade set up a business that would bring not only profit but purpose as well. The firm started from humble beginnings in 2016 when Rei, co-founder of BalaiKamay, noticed the high demand for unique hand-made souvenirs items during her brother’s continue reading : Quezon City: BalaiKamay
PH stands to gain in RCEP
BANGKOK, THAILAND – While one country is ambivalent in joining the world’s biggest trade pact, 15 countries resolved to seize opportunities that the free trade region will create.
During the 3rd Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Leaders’ Summit on 4 November, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that it is not possible for India to join RCEP noting its unresolved issues and concerns. The 15 other country leaders, however, expressed optimism that a free trade region will not only enhance economic integration but will create more opportunities for businesses and investors.
Surigao del Sur: De Lara Novelties
CARAGA: SURIGAO DEL SUR ACCESSORIES TO PROGRESS Norma de Lara of De Lara Novelties Business Details: Address: Brgy Nurcia, Lanuza, Surigao del SurContact Person: Norma R. de LaraPhone Number: +63 920 269 1349 or +63 948 779 9299
South Cotabato: Kablon Farm Foods Corporation
REGION 12: SOUTH COTABATO HURDLING THE TESTS OF TIME Ernesto Pantua Jr. of Kablon Farm Foods Corporation Business Details: Address: Brgy. Bunao, Tupi, South CotabatoContact Person: Ernesto Pantua, Jr.Phone Number: +6383 226 1030 or +63 920 906 7628Email: kablon.farm@gmail.com
Davao del Sur: Lao Integrated Farms, Inc.
REGION 11: DAVAO DEL SUR SOWING THE SEEDS OF SUCCESS Benjamin R. Lao of Lao Integrated Farms, Inc. Business Details: Address: Brgy. Eman, Bansalan, Davao del SurContact Person: Benjamin R. laoPhone Number: +6382 284 4905
Camiguin: Vjandep Pastel
Improvisation and innovation are important elements in entrepreneurship, which Dr. Viel Popera Jose knows so well. Dr. Jose, the operations manager and second-generation owner of Vjandep Pastel, helped his parents start their company from its humble beginnings into what it is now in the island province of Camiguin. Vjandep Pastel (pronounced with a silent J) continue reading : Camiguin: Vjandep Pastel
Leyte: Javier Integrated Coco Product Farmers Association
REGION 8: LEYTE LIFELINE FROM COCO COIR Joanis F. Alfafara of Javier Integrated Coco Product Farmers Association Business Details: Address: PobZone1, Javier, LeyteContact Person: Joanis F. Alfafara (Association President)Phone Number: +63 998 163 6011
Negros Oriental: The Sweet Taste of Success
REGION 7: NEGROS ORIENTAL THE SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS Atty. Alejandro Florian Alcantara of Raw Brown Sugar Milling Co. Business Details: Address: #46, Forex Building, San Jose Street, Dumaguete City, Negros OrientalContact Person: Alejandro Florian O. Alcantara (President/CEO)Phone Number: +6335 225 4220Email: florian_alcantara@yahoo.com