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

Glenda Loterina, a PWD vendor, adopted the trade name JWHO Mushroom, inspired by her son's favorite DOTA character. Her son, a third-year student at Bicol University, tragically fell into a coma for nine days due to an accident and did not survive. In honor of her son, Paul Julius, Glenda chose "JWHO," which stands for "Sino si Jay" (Who is Jay), connecting it to her son's name.  The choice of mushroom as her product stemmed from Glenda's diagnosis of chronic kidney disease, which restricted her diet from red meat and scaleless fish. Discovering mushrooms online as a suitable substitute, she initially bought rooting bags to grow them. However, her posts on social media garnered unexpected orders, leading her to explore larger-scale production, only to fall victim to a scam.  Seeking guidance, Glenda joined a mushroom group where she discovered paid seminars. Following one such seminar, assistance came from the Albay Provincial Agriculture Office, enabling her to successfully grow and sell... More

Experiencing the giggles and struggles of college life together, the bond between Tom Carlos and Me-an Cuenca later blossomed into a successful cake business born from a friend's quirky shop idea. Tom’s passion for business and Me-an’s baking skills were the perfect ingredients for a unique entrepreneurial adventure ahead. It wasn’t long before they realized that this idea was meant to be transpired into reality. On May 27, 1990, they opened their first store in Quezon City with money they had borrowed from supportive friends. With a tight budget, they stepped out of their comfort zone to paint the walls and upholster the rattan chairs themselves. Officially naming their business Kink Cakes, they set out to offer creative celebration cakes that stood out in a crowded market. As orders started to come in, their reputation for unique cakes grew and they were known to craft cakes that bring joy to celebrations. They have been part of all types of milestones, from birthdays to anniversaries, knowing... More

In October 2018, Rosemarie Saluta and her family started cooking dishes for her niece to take to work. Soon, they began getting orders for party trays, which led to the creation of Kucai's Kitchen, known for their laing and pudding. By December, a customer asked if they could bottle their laing as a Christmas gift. This request inspired Rosemarie to learn how to bottle laing, and that's how their popular bottled laing product began. More

Celedonia Montalbo, born in Rosario, Batangas, found herself tasked with raising five children alone after her husband's passing. Determined to provide for her family, she explored various ways to make ends meet, oftentimes turning to selling food. A friend's suggestion led her to create a unique Bangus dish, "Sinaing Na Bangus sa Kamias," which quickly gained popularity among friends, relatives, and neighbors for its delicious taste. “Masarap at walang tapon kundi dahon” is the usual feedback she receives. This special recipe was passed down to Celedonia's daughter, Amelia Razon (Amy), the eldest among her children. Amy, now residing in Dasmariñas, Cavite, introduced the dish to her own family and friends during gatherings, receiving rave reviews. Encouraged by the positive feedback, Amy decided to venture into selling the dish publicly, continuously refining the recipe, packaging, and quality to meet growing demand.  Driven by a vision to make her mother's recipe a beloved favorite, Amy... More

Yzhny Enterprise has been established as Fruit Juice Manufacturer. Business established based on the work experience of 27 years as an employee. The company started to produce the Calamansi and Dalandan fruits in the year 2009. In the same year 2009, Yzhny Enterprise was able to supply restaurants, hotels, and pasalubong stores up to the present. Eventually, Yzhny Enterprise manufactures a range of new fruit drinks like Guyabano, Bignay, Duhat and Mango Tamarind, Lemon, Lemongrass, and Four Seasons. Concentrated, pureed, and ready to drink. All of the products are pure fruit extract and have no added artificial colors and flavorings.

Dreaming is one thing, but achieving your dreams and finding your purpose is something far greater, as what Farmer George Salinas has shown us. The living, breathing epitome of the quote: “A true successful person is someone who also wants others to be successful”. With a dream of having a farm of his own, he invested in one, after 27 years in the corporate world. This led him to discover more about his passion and its reality. His farm thrived more in coffee, varieties of fruits and vegetables followed after investing in more farmland years after.  His first harvest and trade encounter gave him the idea of creating his own brand which we now know as “Nayong Kalikasan”, with some help from DTI’s Kapatid Mentor ME Program during the pandemic, they were able to have their very own packaging and sell to other convenience stores like Shell Select, and premium pasalubong centers such as Sonia’s Garden.  His innovation didn’t stop with just coffee, and, having noticed the over-supply of his... More