Posted on: October 28, 2024Written by: Josephine M. Ramos Teodora Calingacion found a sweet venture in her Ube Halaya business. Desserts are deeply ingrained in Filipino culture, and no matter where you travel in the Philippines, you will always find something sweet to try. In San Pablo City, Laguna, one local delicacy stands out: Ube […]
Posted on: October 28, 2024 Written by: Edrian Banania Anna Roselle A. Garcia can attribute the success of her business to the sweetness of the pineapple fruit, a famous local produce from her hometown in Calauan, Laguna. The town of Calauan in Laguna has a thriving agricultural industry, with the local pineapple trade holding a […]
Posted on: September 13, 2024 Written by: Josephine Ramos “I will keep working as long as I can,” is the daily mantra of 61-year-old Anastacio Castillo. True to his word, he continues to work tirelessly to earn a living. Born in Quezon Province, Anastacio’s life took a new turn when he met his wife, a […]
Posted on June 25, 2024 Written by: Mary Rose Javier Resiliency is the key to success during trials and unexpected tragedies. “The fire destroyed our family and business, but it did not destroy our hopes and dreams,” said Glen Morales, 44, a resilient entrepreneur from Barangay Luneta, La Paz, Leyte. Glen had a challenging childhood […]
Posted on May 24, 2024 Written by: Josephine Ramos Life’s challenges can either make or break one’s determination. While some may falter when confronted with adversity, for some reasons, Ma. Ruby Bullag remains resilient and brave. Ma. Ruby, the eldest of eight siblings, left Negros Occidental to find work in Iloilo City. Starting as a […]
Posted on March 2024 Written by: Mary Rose Javier “In the world of business, success is not guaranteed every time. Losses are possible, yet it’s essential to persevere and keep moving forward despite setbacks,” said Agnes Mercado, a thriving entrepreneur from Bagacay, Buenavista, Marinduque. Agnes has been a client of CARD Bank, Inc. for one year […]
Posted on February 21, 2024Written By: Josephine Ramos Marilyn Cañeja’s journey from North Cotabato to Davao City is a tale of resilience and determination. As a young woman, she lived a sweet but meager life in the province. It was during her sophomore year in college that circumstances led her to drop out and work […]
Posted on February 8, 2024Written By: Josephine Ramos Ma. Ruby, the eldest of eight siblings, left Negros Occidental to find work in Iloilo City. Starting as a store bagger, she later became a saleslady in a boutique. When the store branched out to Boracay, she immediately moved there. A year later, she married Rino Bullag, […]
Posted on February 6, 2024Written By: Josephine Ramos With a leap of faith, Josephine Mañaga introduced the Laguna embroidery to an untapped market miles away from home. In the city of Davao, a skilled embroiderer from Sta. Rosa, Laguna, started her journey that would not only shape her destiny but also enrich the local tapestry. […]
Posted on January 29, 2024Written By: Josephine Ramos In the hustle and bustle of city life, Tita Mendeja’s sari-sari store serves as a proof to her perseverance and dedication. Many Filipinos, in pursuit of better employment and opportunities, leave their provincial homes behind to seek fortune in vibrant urban areas like Metro Manila. Tita was […]