After living in different countries – USA, Russia and Oman for two decades, Monina Dela Cuesta Balubayan decided to go back to her hometown, Santa Maria, Laguna in the year 2013. Thinking that her age is above the limit to apply for a job, she thought of what could be her source of income. With continue reading : Monina’s Pizzeria: More than just bread and butter
It was January 2020 – weeks passed the New Year, when the Taal Volcano had exhibited phreatic eruption. The rage of the volcano left houses, businesses, and establishments damaged. Large number of families and individuals were affected throughout the province of Batangas and nearby parts of CALABARZON. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOLCS) continue reading : Planting Hope: Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa success story
A man who had lost his source of income due to tragic events that happened to their family back in 2016. A dreamer who cope with his self-confidence and motivation to continue his career as a network marketer when it also swept away. An entrepreneur who shows resiliency as he found a way to earn continue reading : Riscent: A sweet scent of success
Truenorth Endeavors Handicrafts Store, a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) from Cupang, Muntinlupa owned by Tessa L. Calalang, is one of the newly established businesses that sees great opportunity in starting a business despite community quarantines being implemented last year. Calalang sought help from DTI – Laguna through Negosyo Center Paete to find woodcarvers continue reading : Business matching through DTI-Laguna Negosyo Center Paete
With the current health crisis experienced nationally, it has affected the economic status of our MSMEs. Some establishment have closed while other reduced their work force for them to survive. Government have aided our entrepreneurs and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are among its core implementing agency. Various assistance has been implemented to continue reading : Lala Ladies finds hope in the face of the pandemic
It has only been two years, but Jude E. Villanueva has become the talk of the town in San Pablo City, Laguna as those craving for not only real fruit shake with a twist but also mango sticky rice flock over their food kiosk in Sampaloc Lake just to have a taste of the town’s continue reading : Slurping their way to success with Sweet Tooth
Due to COVID-19, most business establishments have gone bankrupt or have experienced problems on sustaining their business. Last 17 March 2020, the Philippines have undergone an enhanced community quarantine to contain the spread of the virus in the country. Laguna, being listed among the provinces with a high rate of transmission have suffered quite a continue reading : YumMixEat championing amidst the pandemic
Mundin’s Eatery, a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) from Los Baños, Laguna, is one of the businesses that suffered great losses due to community quarantines implemented last year. The enterprise faces not only the stresses of living through a pandemic, they are also dealing with the ever changing health and safety standards, managing potential continue reading : A way forward for small businesses
Creating handcrafted products and immersing in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects have been Blesilda “Blessy” Lustria’s passion ever since she was young. Influenced by the female forces in her family (specifically her mother, grandmother, and aunt), she engaged herself in the world of crocheting. In 2013, her passion was soon realized into a business which has a continue reading : Felt Soph Fun in crafting handmade products
Maria Teodora “Majoye” C. Carandang, co-owner of Carandang Silogan in Tiaong, Quezon, has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a diploma in hospitality management. She spent 12 years working at a bank and 5 years as an OFW. She decided to start her own business so she could manage her time and run a continue reading : KMME Journey: Carandang Silogan