Posted on June 27, 2022 To Winifredo and Araceli Balenzuela of Legazpi City, devotion to one another is not only key to a blissful marriage but also to a successful livelihood. In the Philippines, mornings are made even more special with a cup of warm taho. While many ask for an extra spoonful of arnibal […]
Posted on June 27, 2022 Teresa Desin, a CARD Bank client from Legazpi City, Albay, sees her Pili Nuts products as God’s blessing to her family. Pili Nuts are one of the most famous pasalubongs from the Bicol Region. It is an ethnic food that comes from the fruit of the Pili tree called Canarium […]
Posted on June 1, 2022 Despite the many setbacks in her life, Airene Digno from Boracay Island decided to face life with courage. A member of CARD Bank, she established her own mini-store after her previous work became affected by the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and finding out about her health condition. Some people may […]
Posted on June 1, 2022 With skillful hands, Nilda Lotino quickly weaves a placemat out of abaca. When asked how she maintains her youthful looks, 65-year-old Nilda Lotino from Pilar, Sorsogon simply explained, “I don’t let problems drag me down. I always believe that there is a solution to every problem.” Abaca is commonly found […]
Posted on April 25, 2022 A seat at the table of success Roselina Doneza is grateful to fulfill the part of providing tables and chairs for rent for every family occasion in her community. Filipinos are known as one of the happiest people in the world. Even in the darkest hours, we still manage to […]
Posted on March 28, 2021 We owe it a lot to our kababayans who have been still practicing the tradition, culture and customs of our ancestors that have been passed from generation to generation. Making a handmade craft out of scratch is something that will take a lot of time and effort to put into. […]
Mayores Handicrafts Galing Ni Nanay 2013 – Malikhain Awardee Carmen Mayores and her husband met when they both worked for Zesto Corporation. After seven years, Nanay Carmen quit her job to take care of her growing family and a small business. When Tatay Louie also retired from his work, the family decided to move back […]
E.R. Enciso Store Galing Ni Nanay 2013 – Masigasig Awardee Although she had wanted to put up a “sari-sari” store to supplement the family’s income and service the needs of her community, the idea of borrowing money to do this did not appeal to Nanay Mary Jane. This is why she was a bit hesitant […]
REL Seafoods Buyer and Dealer Galing Ni Nanay 2013 – Micro Entrepreneur of the Year After experiencing a difficult life in Manila, Nanay Ernanie Llema and her family returned to their hometown in Piña Island, Masbate in 1988. Since they do not have any regular source of income, her brother-in-law offered them to venture into […]
Legaspi Frame and Art Shop Galing Ni Nanay 2012 – Masigasig Awardee Remedios De Leon Mañago, 43, Legaspi Frames and Art Shop from Legazpi City, Albay, established 2005, employs 5 people, joined CARD Bank 6 years ago and is now on her 13th loan, makes a profit of PhP 400,000 per year (USD 10,000). Remedios […]