Tsaa Laya: The art of growing tea and creating work for the poor
(This article is also posted on Rappler.) TAKING STOCK. Jamir and Jennylyn show what Jennylyn is growing in her garden these days. Photo by Dindin …
Social Enterprises in the Philippines
Business tips from Filipino social entrepreneurs: Believe, persevere
(This article is also posted on Rappler.) MANILA, Philippines – “Find a problem worth solving.” This is what the Communications Officer of the BPI Foundation, …
Risque Designs: Telling the Filipino story one shoe at a time
(This article is also posted on Rappler. Added more photos of the Risque studio here.) There are many ways we can wear our heritage. In …
Filipino-made for yogis: Jaimala, Luntian bags, Bodyfood All-Natural
A little less than a week back in Manila and the unfortunate truth is, I’m still not in love with the city. Apparently, post-travel depression …
Do Your Thing: A Better Story girls’ camp
After more than two years of mentoring women and holding workshops for the everyday Filipina, the Better Story Project is relaunching their advocacy with a …
Grow your urban farm with Bahay Kubo Organics
Who says you can’t be a farmer? If you’re into living healthy, eating organic, and just seeing things grow, why not build your own farm? …
Got Heart?
Got heart, will ______________. It’s a blank you can fill in with everything and almost anything. For Got Heart foundation, it’s a phrase that sums …
There’s business in Camotes
Last week I went on a trip to Cebu for Sinulog and supposedly, to go diving. On the way to the airport I realized my …
The Carrier Pigeon Project
People setting up businesses because they want to make a living out of helping people. It’s a story we hear often – frequency doing nothing …
The Better Story Project is Our Story
Last Saturday was a working Saturday for me so unfortunately, I was waaaaay late for the launch of the Better Story Project. It ended at …