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Patty Lising is a true representation of the adage, “Train them while they’re young”. Stemming from her childhood experiences in their family enterprise of selling cloth, Patty was able to use her training and lessons learned for her new entrepreneurial ventures. Although armed with a degree in Child Development Education, her heart and passion for business never waned. She tried her hand at franchising businesses that are now commonly found in malls. Despite experiencing success in her businesses, Patty found herself married in 2012, got separated, and then fell in and out of love again. Heartbreaking as it may seem, the advent of the COVID-19 virus had its ways of putting a plot twist in all of our lives, and Patty wasn’t spared. With nothing to do in the US during the pandemic, she thought of putting up her own business, and through her thorough research, she got inspired to carry products that were trending, as well as feature products that weren’t available upstate. From making her own... More

Homemade Empanadas

Ishihara Jasmin Mojica, 22 years old, is the youngest and sole daughter in her family. Graduating from Grade 12 with a major in ICT at the Philippine Women's University (PWU- JASMS), she earned numerous awards and medals during her academic journey. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 2, Ishihara has displayed a remarkable passion for the arts, particularly in drawing and painting, from a young age. Despite facing challenges in communication, she also excels in dancing, singing, and playing the piano. However, it is through her drawings and paintings, both handmade and digital, that she best expresses her feelings and emotions. Supported by her parents, Ishihara's artistic talents are being nurtured at FC SAYCON Art Gallery. Her parents’ hope that through her artwork, she can bring joy and hope to others facing similar challenges. Despite her limitations, Jasmin takes pride in her abilities, knowing she can contribute meaningfully to her family and society. More

Elvira Lolong, a resident of Novaliches, raised eight children. Four completed entrepreneurial courses, one pursued IT, one focused on marine studies, and two are studying architecture. Their education journey was marked by financial struggles, often pretending to eat while waiting to see if there was enough rice. To make ends meet, Elvira learned to sell goods, adding as little as ten pesos to their income. College expenses added to their challenges, prompting her children to walk to school to save on fare. Despite the hardships, their determination never wavered.  One day, her child proposed starting a business with Nanay's shrimp paste, which became a success. Visitors' contributions kick-started their venture, leading to the expansion of their product line to include chili garlic and vinegar, now their best-sellers. Even while her children were still in school, profits from the business supported their transportation expenses and projects. Elvira ensured to set aside the capital so they... More

Established in September 2021, Sabon De Organica is an FDA-licensed wholesale company specializing in organic soaps in the Philippines. The natural organic bar soaps are made with certified organic and natural ingredients. Ms. Dulce Amor Licuanan Ledesma is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sabon De Organica. Her love for natural and organic soaps began in 2010 and inspired her to engage in selling organic bar soaps in the country. Her vision is to make quality and affordable organic soap accessible to more people in the Philippines. Her interest in starting her own business began in 2017. She always believed that organic soaps should not be prohibitively expensive, allowing more people to enjoy their health benefits. She aims to share the benefits of her organic soaps with Filipinos, especially those with dry, oily, or acne-prone skin, to help them increase their self-esteem and confidence. Sabon De Organica is also environmentally conscious, using 100% recyclable and eco-friendly... More