Often regarded as the best in the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna’s buko pie is famous for its creamy, delicious texture. But where can you find the best buko pie in Laguna? Enter Mitz Buko Pie. As one of the oldest bakeshops in Los Baños, Laguna, Mitz Bakeshop is also well known for its cassava cake and other desserts. Just like…
[Audible Article] Rose Bakeshop Ms. Rosalina Go, founder and owner of Rose Bakeshop, faced the biggest challenge of her life when she only had 150 pesos left in her pocket. As an ordinary person would, she worried whether she would make it or not. Determined to pursue her passion, Ms. Rose left Cebu City and moved to Davao City to…
[Audible Article] Taza Mia Coffee Turning his dream into a reality, Mr. Rodel G. Lacorte strived hard to reach the success of Taza Mia Coffee today. From 2009 to 2010, Mr. Lacorte, also called Sir RGL by his peers and employees, first conceptualized his dream coffee business. In April 2011, the pilot branch of Taza Mia Coffee was opened in…
[Audible Article] Pasuquin Bakery Up north Ilocos Norte, less than an hour’s drive from Laoag City lies Pasuquin. It’s known for its fine and sandy beaches and a well-known bakery. But what others are not familiar with, is that this place is also home to the famous maker of delicious Biscocho. It’s basically the Pride of the North. This legacy…
[Audible Article] Funnside Ningnangan History Former Sto. Tomas, Pampanga Mayor Joselito Naguit and businesswoman Mrs. Librada Manlapaz’ journey is an inspiring rags-to-riches story. Known to be the people behind Pampanga's famous grill and seafood restaurant, the two narrate the Funnside Ningnangan History. Funnside Ningnangan had humble beginnings. It started as a small grill and seafood restaurant. Now, it is the…
[Audible Article] Sonya’s Garden Alagang Sonya. It started with the food sourced directly from Sonya’s Garden. With a green thumb who lived in Europe for 10 years, Sonya founded this business. What started as a weekend gathering of her friends is now a venue of the sweetest weddings and memorable milestones for Filipinos. Changing her lifestyle, she avoids eating meat…
[Audible Article] Eng Seng Food Products Eng Seng is an embodiment of an entrepreneur knowing their vision and mission by mind and heart. In 2005, John Tan and Glena Ponce founded Eng Seng Food Products in Davao City. Five years later, they had a branch in Manila to serve their growing customers. The company produces “Pasalubong Delicacies” such as polvoron,…
[Audible Article] MARKY’S PRIME BAKE Did you know? Marky's Prime Bakeshop Corporation was not the first business the family tried building. They were actually discouraged because they didn’t have experience in the food industry. Things changed in 1988 when Evelyn Aquino created Marky’s Prime Bake. With the help of her family, she built a business that would soon be known…
[Audible Article] Rodillas Yema Cake By Monica And Jett Bakeshop It was a great partnership ― a match made in heaven. Vincent and Juliet Rodillas endured a long journey before finally creating their specialty― the delightful Rodillas Yema Cake Product of Monica and Jett Bakeshop, the pride of Tayabas, Quezon. Their cakes are known for their mouth-watering frosting and soft…
[Audible Article] Chef Jojo Javier of Sweetilicious Home Made Goodies Chef Jojo Javier is a well-known chef, businesswoman, columnist at Cook Magazine – Connecting Foodies, and the founder of Sweetilicious Home Made Goodies. She started baking in 2005 as a hobby. She learned basic recipes that time. While slowly working her way up, taking orders from clients, she uses revolving…
