Maria Jessica Lavarias, a wife, mother, government employee, and now a successful entrepreneur, is an inspiring example of resilience and digital transformation. Facing challenges head-on, Jessica leveraged technology to turn her family recipe into a thriving business, “El Bonitas Special.” Digital Marketing Fuels SuccessPrior to the pandemic, Jessica hustled as a “rakitera, ” taking on any work to support her family. When COVID-19 struck, her husband, Elmer, lost his job in one of the most famous restaurant chains in Pangasinan. … Continue reading “A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND TRANSFORMATION”
HANDICRAFT BUSINESS SUCCESS THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION
Posted on Categories Client Awards, Client Stories, Client Story, Client Story, DFAI 2023 Leave a comment on HANDICRAFT BUSINESS SUCCESS THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION“Pahalagahan ang oras. Gawin ang lahat ng makakaya habang bata pa dahil hindi na maibabalik ang oras.” (“Value the time. Do your best while you’re young because time can’t be turned back.”) This belief guides Arlene Ubiadas Passion, a 29-year-old mother of two, loving partner, and dedicated entrepreneur from Pakil, Laguna. Arlene’s journey began with humble beginnings. As a scholar and student assistant, she managed with only ₱100 daily. She worked hard to complete her vocational course. In 2017, encouraged … Continue reading “HANDICRAFT BUSINESS SUCCESS THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION”
TURNING CHALLENGES INTO SUCCESS
Posted on Categories Client Awards, Client Stories, Client Story, Client Story, DFAI 2023 Leave a comment on TURNING CHALLENGES INTO SUCCESSArlene P. Panit has been a client of TSPI since 2013. She’s been married to David Panit for ten years. They have a lovely daughter who is now ten years old and in fourth grade. She and her husband are partners in their businesses. Transition from Employee to EntrepreneurArlene and her husband were both former SM City employees. When they resigned in 2013, they decided to invest in a piggery business. It was also at this time that they became … Continue reading “TURNING CHALLENGES INTO SUCCESS”
FROM SALT TO SUCCESS
Posted on Categories DFAI 2023 Leave a comment on FROM SALT TO SUCCESSNanay Catherine A. Rugnao is a Balik-TSPI (returning client) on December 2020 from Vigan Branch. She has four children, two of which are already professionals. She was married to late Jershon Rugnao, whom she greatly owes the “Kap Salt-making factory” business, the only registered Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-certified salt factory in town. Nanay Catherine and her late husband lived in San Sebastian, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, a place known for salt production because of its river “Kulintipayan”. Historically, salt … Continue reading “FROM SALT TO SUCCESS”
FROM BILLS TO BUSINESS
Posted on Categories DFAI 2023 Leave a comment on FROM BILLS TO BUSINESS“Walang hindi kakayanin para sa pamilya.” (There’s nothing I can’t do for my family.) This is what Shirley Aguinaldo answered when asked about her greatest motivation to keep going despite the challenges faced in juggling different online jobs and side hustles. The happiness of her family fills her up and gives her the strength to get by day by day. Shirley B. Aguinaldo is a 37-year-old entrepreneur and online seller across various digital platforms. She is also an active client … Continue reading “FROM BILLS TO BUSINESS”
PASSION TURNED INTO FORTUNE
Posted on Categories Client Awards, Client Stories, Client Story, Client Story, DFIA 2022, Success Stories Leave a comment on PASSION TURNED INTO FORTUNE“Hindi lahat ng gusto mo ay agad na makukuha mo, lahat ng bagay ay dumadaan sa tamang proseso. (Not everything you want can be achieved right away; everything goes through the right process)”. During her teenage years while she was a student, she was already interested in business. She started her Sari-sari store business using the P5,000 worth of loan from TSPI. In December 2018, her friend appreciated so much the delicious taste of black steamed rice, spring rolls and … Continue reading “PASSION TURNED INTO FORTUNE”
GROWING FARMING AND DIGITAL BUSINESS WITH TSPI
Posted on Categories Client Stories, Client Story, Client Story, DFIA 2022 Leave a comment on GROWING FARMING AND DIGITAL BUSINESS WITH TSPI“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you”, is Client Jeriel’s life verse. He carried his life verse in his everyday living that’s why for him, “Even marami po akong pinagkakaabalahan priority ko pa rin ang kaugnayan ko sa Diyos kasi worthless lahat ng achievement ko kung mapapabayaan ko ang kaugnayan mo sa Kanya. It is the blessing of God that makes one rich, that’s why I keep on … Continue reading “GROWING FARMING AND DIGITAL BUSINESS WITH TSPI”
FROM ADVERSITY TO OPPORTUNITY
Posted on Categories Client Story, Client Story, DFIA 2022, Success Stories Leave a comment on FROM ADVERSITY TO OPPORTUNITYMarilyn M. Centeno has been a TSPI client since 2007. She has 4 children. Her husband and children are also partners in her businesses. At the age of 59, she is still very open to new income opportunities, including those related to technology and digitalization. Nanay Marilyn joined TSPI with an initial P5,000.00 loan which she used to further operate her direct selling business offering products from Avon, Natasha, and Personal Collection, and alongside that, she also ventured into buying … Continue reading “FROM ADVERSITY TO OPPORTUNITY”
PANGARAP NG ISANG INA
Posted on Categories Client Story, Success Stories Leave a comment on PANGARAP NG ISANG INA“Sa awa ng Diyos, kaming mag-asawa, kahit ito lang ang aming trabaho ay napag-tapos namin ang aming mga anak.” Buong pagmamalaking ikwinento ni Leoniza Perez ang katuparan ng kaniyang mga pangarap na mapagtapos ang kanyang apat na anak. Sa tulong ng TSPI, siya na ngayon ay umaani mula sa mga negosyong kaniyang sinimulan na naging kaagapay ng kanilang pamilya. Si Nanay Leoniza, 59 na taong gulang mula sa Nasugbu, Batangas ay isang active member ng TSPI simula 1993. Nagsimula siya … Continue reading “PANGARAP NG ISANG INA”
FEEDING THE MULTITUDES THROUGH DRIED FISH AND SILOG
Posted on Categories Client Story, Success Stories Leave a comment on FEEDING THE MULTITUDES THROUGH DRIED FISH AND SILOG“Sa tulong ng TSPI, di ko lang napalago ang negosyo ng pamilya ko, nakapagtayo rin ako ng sarili kong business para matulungan at mapakain ang mga tao sa aking komunidad”. Funny Azañes, 32, is the only girl among six siblings; and a member of TSPI. She joined TSPI in September 2022, after being persuaded by her mother-in-law. Funny is a second-generation small business entrepreneur. Her family owned a wholesale and retail business that sold dried fish, one of the main … Continue reading “FEEDING THE MULTITUDES THROUGH DRIED FISH AND SILOG”