TSPI FARMER GROUPS HONORED FOR AGRICULTURAL EXCELLENCE

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On September 6, 2024, five farmer groups who are part of the TSPI’s Farmers’ Entrepreneurship Program (FEP) were recognized during the “Regional Awarding and Recognition of PhilGAP Certified Farms in Central Luzon.” Held at the Heroes Hall in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, the event celebrated the commitment of farmers to uphold sustainable and safe agricultural practices. The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office III’s Regulatory Division bestowed the prestigious recognition on farms that have successfully earned the Philippine Good … Continue reading “TSPI FARMER GROUPS HONORED FOR AGRICULTURAL EXCELLENCE”

A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND TRANSFORMATION

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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

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“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

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Arlene 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”

PASSION TURNED INTO FORTUNE

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“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”

A YOUNG MAN’S LEAP OF FAITH

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“Wala pang nalulugi na nagtitiwala kay Lord.” (No one who ever trusted in God has lost.) This is the realization of Tatay Joymar D. Olarte as he recalled his entrepreneurial journey with TSPI. At only 29 years old, the 2020 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards Winner for the Youth Category has already inspired microentrepreneurs all over the Philippines with his story. Tatay Joymar previously worked as a merchandiser in a mall and was a tricycle driver. One of his regular passengers owned … Continue reading “A YOUNG MAN’S LEAP OF FAITH”

TSPI CLIENTS CHOSEN FOR CMA COVID-19 REHABILITATION SUPPORT PROGRAM

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The 2020 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA)  uniquely recognized outstanding Filipino micro entrepreneurs through its COVID-19 Rehabilitation Support Program.   Through this program, past winners of CMA are given financial assistance of not more than Php 50, 000 to support their microenterprises affected by the pandemic.  The fund may be used as additional capital for their existing businesses or as seed capital for alternative income-generating activities or new microenterprise ventures.  In addition, financial recovery planning sessions and monitoring of rehabilitation progress will … Continue reading “TSPI CLIENTS CHOSEN FOR CMA COVID-19 REHABILITATION SUPPORT PROGRAM”

PINAGPALA ANG NAGTITIWALA

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“Tiwala sa Diyos na maaayos lang din ang lahat sa takdang panahon” (“In God I trust that everything will be okay in His time”) -Nanay Prescilla- The Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) is a yearly nationwide search for outstanding microentreprenuers in the Philippines. The awards program is a partnership among the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Citi Philippines and Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI). Nanay Prescilla Obra, 55, a member of TSPI Santiago branch was a CMA semi-finalist nominee. … Continue reading “PINAGPALA ANG NAGTITIWALA”

12TH CMA NATIONAL WINNER TERESITA VALDEZ: HER FISH IN A ROW

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Many years ago, she had a vision to someday have all her ducks in a row—a happy family, a big house, a nice car, and money to spend for retirement.  Instead, what she got was a long line of fish—waiting to be manufactured, bottled, and exported to top Filipino food stores located on foreign soil. For successful microentrepreneur Teresita Valdez, this “fish in a row” comes as a welcome replacement for the ducks that she initially wanted.   After 41 years … Continue reading “12TH CMA NATIONAL WINNER TERESITA VALDEZ: HER FISH IN A ROW”

BAGOONG MAKER AND PANDAN WEAVER WIN TOP PRIZE, SPECIAL CITATION IN THE 12th CITI MICROENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS

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TWO CLIENTS of Tulay sa Pag-unlad, Inc. (TSPI) win top honors from the 12th Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards sponsored by the Citi Foundation, Citibank, the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Teresita Valdez, owner of Viaña Food Condiments, a bagoong manufacturing company in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan is named this year’s National Winner. Purificacion Tagulinao, meanwhile, bags the Special Award for Innovation.  Tagulinao is a manufacturer of products made out of pandan leaves based in Luisiana, … Continue reading “BAGOONG MAKER AND PANDAN WEAVER WIN TOP PRIZE, SPECIAL CITATION IN THE 12th CITI MICROENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS”