Posted on August 10, 2022 Sari-sari store owner Marites Daguno from Boracay started her business from a small loan than made her big dreams come true. Opportunity rarely knocks twice so make sure to grab it when it comes. After all, starting a business venture is risky but with continuous hard work, everything will surely […]
Posted on August 3, 2022 Just like her candies, Marilou owns the sweetest smile as she shares how her Special Carmelado sweetened the bond and legacy of their family. The island of Masbate is known as the ranch capital of the Philippines, so it is not surprising that common local livelihoods here are making a business […]
Posted on July 21, 2022 Teodoro Ganancial from Jordan, Guimaras brought joy to others with his mango products and was rewarded for his perseverance. No vacation is complete without shopping for souvenir gifts or as we Filipinos call it, pasalubong. This word’s origin came from “salubong,” which means to welcome someone who went away for […]
Posted on July 21, 2022 “The sea is vast, so are the ways we can get out of poverty,” shares Glenda Bayon-on as she stands proudly next to her dried fish products. Entrepreneurship is one of the backbones of the Philippines economy. It also contributes significantly to reducing the number of people living under the […]
Posted on July 15, 2022 Amelia Villa’s weaving business became the bridge of hope not only for her family, but also for other women in her community. Weaving is an essential part of the Filipino culture. Creating household items using various resources such as buri, seagrass and abaca is already attached to our culture. In […]
Posted on July 15, 2022 Mary Ann stands proudly in front of her house which she considers a product of her hard work and perseverance. Whenever a dream is planted in our hearts, a tiny flame starts to burn. As we start to take the steps to fulfill that dream, it turns into a fire […]
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 […]