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Business Mentor Talks

Win, a young entrepreneur from Myanmar and founder of Iris Pundya, a premium hand-painting studio, shares how she learned that art, business and community could live under one roof. Win is part of the Asean Soar Together 2026, an acceleration program for MSMEs across the Asean region.

A 'Winning' combination: Hobby and Heart | Business Mentor Talks Part 2

A 'Winning' combination: Hobby and Heart | Business Mentor Talks Part 1

Gemarie Gamas, proud son of the Mansaka tribe, paints a picture of what his life was growing up helping his father farm in Davao del Norte, how his love for painting was nurtured by a supportive environment, & how he is now living his dream with a newly opened gallery of his own.

A farm boy's brush with life | Business Mentor Talks Part 2

Gemarie Gamas, proud son of the Mansaka tribe, paints a picture of what his life was growing up helping his father farm in Davao del Norte, how his love for painting was nurtured by a supportive environment, and how he is now living his dream with a newly opened gallery of his own.

A farm boy's brush with life | Business Mentor Talks Part 1

Marketer Leah Ayeng used her skills to make paper a profitable business venture. Find out how in this episode of Business Mentor Talks.

The paper trail: Marketer turns passion into profit | Business Mentor Talks

Join us as Cherry shares her insights into empowering entrepreneurs to build authentic, purposeful brands that resonate deeply. Discover how Bluethumb's guidance has transformed brands like Fruitas, now a P2 billion powerhouse in the stock exchange, originating from just one kiosk 20 years ago.

The Young Lady with a Passion for Branding

Mabel's entrepreneurial spirit kicked in, and she founded a blooming business called Clean and Green. And with her siblings managing the business in Manila, Clean and Green is thriving and expanding its reach to Visayas and the rest of Metro Manila.

US-based Filipina finds fruition in frustration

In 1996, the idea of BINALOT was born – a Filipino fast food concept that embraces the tradition of serving food wrapped in banana leaves and promotes environmental sustainability by reducing the use of disposable packaging.

The entrepreneur whose idea of fastfood grew from banana leaves

Noel Barquera, a highly experienced Safety Officer with a remarkable 22-year career in the GeoThermal industry, made a life-changing decision driven by an unexpected source of motivation – his deep affection for his wife Celeste.

Safety officer gives up stellar career for wife

This is why with determination and passion, he pursued several jobs till he found his HAPPY LIFE as an entrepreneur, spreading goodness to everyone too.

Nurse turns entrepreneur discovers 'Happy Life'

When Kernan and Louraine started TECHSUPPORT and  IMPEXTIC Logistics, the challenges that faced them were daunting, the biggest of which was Covid-19.

Success behind two start-ups

Dear PAO

I cannot locate my Torrens title despite my exhaustive effort to find the same. One (1) year have already elapsed so I am now contemplating to file an appropriate case for the issuance of another copy of said title. May I know the requirements for this process? Is the execution of an affidavit of lo

Dear PAO: Requirements for reissuance of lost title

My car was impounded by the police when it was flagged down for allegedly disregarding traffic signs. I presented my OR/CR, deed of absolute sale and other papers to prove my ownership but the police still claimed that the car was stolen. What will be my legal remedy to recover the car?

Dear PAO: Replevin as remedy for illegally impounded vehicle

My uncle was a boat builder and repairman in Hawaii. When he returned to the Philippines, he established a small boat repair shop for the local fishermen in Batangas. Someone advised him that he needs to register his business with the Maritime Industry Authority (MIA). Considering the nature of the 

Dear PAO: Required permit for boat builders

My brother who is a doctor is being threatened with prosecution for allegedly issuing a false medical certificate. From the story of my informant, the same took place for quite a long time already —that is, six and a half years ago. Assuming that my brother did in fact issue a false medical certific