A curious bakery in Iloilo is known as Buho Bakery. Buho means “hole” in llonggo. The name comes from the custom of dispensing early morning or late evening bread from a little hole in the wall, a buho. Foo Lan Sew started the bakery in the mid-20th century. The hard-working […]
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The official name of the bakery is Jaro Bakery and Grocery. Yet, it is still better known as “Panaderia ni Pa-a (Pa-a’s Bakery),” after the late Uy Pa. Pa-a’s father, Chiquito Uy, opened the bakery. Exactly when no one knows, except that the oldest document found on the premises was […]
Edgar “Injap” Sia II is the Magician of Injap Investments, Inc. The story of his success has been chronicled in all forms of media, and he has already become a celebrity of sorts, a benchmark for marketing genius and entrepreneurial spirit. But even with the undeniable success he has brought […]
There may be great debate as to the actual progression of steps in what is globally known as the Scientific Method, yet all versions of the process equally share the thought that no scientific conclusion can be made without extensive observation, questioning, and experimentation. The same process may very well […]
Roger Florete is the Mediaman of Bombo Radyo Philippines. “We could have built a box,” exclaims Roger Florete. “A box would have meant more space for revenue generation, easier electrical and plumbing installation, and faster construction. Most malls in the Philippines are boxes. But we didn’t want a box. Instead, […]
When Te Otong passed away, his many business ventures were divided among his children. Seven-Seven Trading, his first business interest was passed on to Enrique “Ike” Te, the third of his five kids. Established in 1945, Seven-Seven Trading is a testament to Ike’s parents’ hard work and perseverance. “Kuwento ng […]
The appointment began with a father’s call for moral support and was sealed with a personal note written on a small piece of paper, “Mary Lou,” it said, “For as long as I live, I want you to be president of the school.” The year was 1972. Master Mariner John […]
Vicente “Dako” Yap, the eldest of 11 children from naturalized Filipino parents, had known dire straits. The Yap’s first business, a bazaar went bankrupt. “It was hard, the reversal of fortune that happened.” It is a tribute to Dako’s father’s ingenuity that armed with culinary skills, he put up a […]
Sen Rafael Ill is the Bricklayer of A.M. Builders’ Depot. Everyone loves a success story. Epic tales of conquering seemingly insurmountable odds and the sweet taste of victory that follows have been countlessly retold in literature and the media, leaving indelible images both awe-inspiring and familiar to be one for […]
Ian Pama’s journey home took a slightly different turn. He had barely trod the boards as a graduate of De La Salle University in 1997 when he was transplanted right into the thick of managing the newly-established Valiant Bank that the family-owned. “Talk about on-the-job training,” he laughs. This was […]