As online marketing emerged, many businesses coped with selling their products and services online. Ms. Jennifer Montejo, 37 years old, a resident from the municipality of “Baleng Ganda, Baleng Saya” Liliw, Laguna, owner of Leigh Ann Footwear, is one of them. On 15 March 2020, the Philippine government announced a national lockdown on all provinces continue reading : Hard work pays off: Leigh Ann’s Footwear success story
When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in March 2020, the Office of the President first declared an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the entire Luzon in order to reduce the number of cases in the country. There had been plenty of questions and worries, especially for the micro-entrepreneurs whose businesses were considered non-essential during the pandemic. continue reading : Bouncing back from COVID-19
Starting a handcrafted business is more than just following your passion. Ms. Leny Yanoria a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a bank teller started her business in 2013 by selling school costumes and toys when her children were in pre-elementary school. While being a full-time mom she’s joining trade fairs and bazaars continue reading : Leny Handy Crafts: Crafting of passion
Marilyn C. Bermudo, owner of Juarren Edlagan Furniture Shop, shared her journey with us through this statement: “It was indeed a dream to remember August 2016 when my husband and I have our own respective jobs back then. My husband as a carpenter and I was a wood furniture varnish helper. Every single day is continue reading : Juarren Edlagan Furniture Shop
ALTN Fashion Boutique is an in-season entry-level contemporary clothing shop, offering a range of clothes and accessories with a modern touch. The shop also sells thru online platforms. The shop was founded by Teodora Nario Quion in 2019. The first collection was just comprised of limited styles and colors, but as the customer grew, further continue reading : From fashion to passion: The ground-breaking journey of ALTN Fashion Boutique
An individual can play a lot of roles. Roles that were not chosen but performed. Being a breadwinner is hard work. Being a mother is tedious. It is a dedication and a lot more. Being a woman is tough. And in our world full of challenges, staying motivated is rigid enough to do on a good day. But continue reading : Monedo Footwear: A dream made on a shoestring budget
Mr. Jose Maria Fajardo established Dasolted Egg and Fruits Poultry Products Wholesaling in 2020 by selling fresh egg, salted egg, and balut at their rented house in Barangay Kaytapos, Indang Cavite. Mr. Fajardo is a former OFW who worked as a purchasing officer in a top fashion retail establishment in Saudi Arabia. In 2010, he continue reading : Dasolted Eggspiring Story
“Patience, care, and love” are the guiding values of Meliton Darwin “Melty” Arcenal when it comes to business and life. Melty is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and was accepted by his parents even during his younger years. Growing up, he already knew what he wanted, and that was to be a well-known continue reading : Dreams do come true: The story of Asher Salon
It was the year of 2002 when Domingo Angeles started his idea of blending his wine as well as building his very own winery. It all started with managing a 3.5-hectare land filled with Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) owned by a Japanese investor. The main purpose of the farm is to provide an alternative sweetener continue reading : Lopa Winery: A Vintner’s Bottle of Success
In the midst of 2017, a cooking competition for kindergarten parents was held. Annechelle Macuha, one of the contestants won first place with her squash ball dish, a recipe introduced to her by her mother-in-law. The winning dish was later made into a business. The squash balls she cooked were always sold out. Later on, continue reading : From tub to bilao: “Annechelle’s Food is Life”