Posted on September 8, 2023 Written By: Mary Rose Javier Angel Perez stood tall in his farm, showing the greatest result of his unwavering dedication and hardwork. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in the Philippine economy since the country has rich land and natural resources; hence, farming has been the main industry. […]
Posted on August 10, 2023 Written By: Ms. Josephine Ramos Weaving is a family traition passed on to Baguio City-based businesswoman, Mayalyn T. Dagoh. Despite the many challenges she faced, she persisted with the support of CARD Bank, a microfinance-oriented rural bank. For some families, weaving is more than just a craft, it is an […]
By: Harlene Joy F. Reyes Posted on May 12, 2023 As beautiful as the island of Boracay is, so are the many beautiful stories that bloomed here. Its natural beauty attracted many tourists from around the globe, which opened doors of opportunities to many entrepreneurs and generated employment for Filipinos. The island of Boracay itself […]
Posted on January 06, 2022 By: Josephine Ramos Gina Paris, whose business is in souvenir-making, advises fellow microentrepreneurs like her not to give up despite the hardships they face. The first thing that people look for when they go to a new place is a souvenir; a remembrance that at least once in their lifetime […]
Posted on January 06, 2022 By: Josephine Ramos Marie Fe Lee consolidates handicraft products produced by a community of CARD Bank clients. Marie Fe Lee from La Union is a human resource management graduate (HRM) who worked at the front desk, where she met her Korean husband. They got married in the Philippines but later […]
Posted on October 24, 2022 As a well-known tourist destination, Baguio City is a home to entrepreneurs who make a living out of selling pasalubong to tourists. One of those locals is Liza Pitas from Benguet. It was not her intention to sell pasalubong; it just so happened that when she returned home from abroad, […]
Posted on October 24, 2022 We face our fears for a reason and overcoming them allows us to better ourselves. Lily Anne Navaroza, a 48-year-old laundry shop owner, faced her fears of change when she moved to Baguio City to start her own family. Originally from Pangasinan province, she grew up relying on three resources: […]
Posted on October 24, 2022 Burnham Park is known to be the heart of Baguio City. This is one of the best places for tourists to unwind and enjoy the peace and calmness of nature. The man-made lake known as the Burnham Lagoon is one of the attractions of the park. Rosalina Bolayo, a 60-year-old […]
Posted on October 24, 2022 By: Edrian B. Banania In the business world full of competitors, entrepreneurs need to know their strengths and advantage to keep their customers with them. Knowing her clients is the approach of Anastacia Estrada from Tarlac City to keep her business going despite the big market competition. Anastacia, now 63 […]
Posted on October 11, 2022 Siomai is a type of traditional dumpling that originated in China that later spread to other countries, including the Philippines. Wrapped in wonton wrappers with fillings made of ground pork, beef, shrimp, and or a mixture of the three, it eventually became one of the Filipinos’ favorite snacks. Susie Dumasis […]