The boundless opportunity of e-commerce

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features Writer The invention of the Internet is now long past, and the world with regards to connectivity is now...

A chef’s secrets to learning from and growing your business

By Romsanne R. Ortiguero Apart from quintessential factors such as location and market knowledge, among others, there are more important elements to consider in jump-starting...

Weavers of hard work and Filipino artistry

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer For the founders of AKABA Ltd. Design Co., being different is not a bad thing — it’s a...

Homegrown chocolatiers

Though local chocolate producers, especially the small and medium-sized ones, remain largely in the shadow of their foreign counterparts, they are making steady progress...

A partner in gift-giving

By Mark Louis Ferrolino Special Features Writer Some words are hard to tell, some thoughts are difficult to express, and some feelings are challenging to show....

Bridging gaps with gifts

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran As an archipelago with over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is a geographically fragmented nation. At the minimum, the physical boundaries...

Personalizing with passion

Fatima Talia Casiao is passionate about craftwork, and loves getting her creative juices flowing. One day, thumbing through her Instagram feed, she caught herself...

Starting the year right

T’is the season to be merry and give gifts. But a lot of people are already working out plans for the coming year. And...

Sisterly venture

The online baked goods business Bake Hub was started by two sisters, Cecile and Ciarra Gattoc, in 2012. Getting into business, and into that particular...

Pieces of cakes

By Erika Fortuno-Mioten Special Features Editorial Assistant Parties, most especially children’s parties, will never be complete without a cake. Nowadays, customized cakes are more preferred over...

A paradise for every baker

By Mark Louis Ferrolino Special Features Writer The art of baking allows one person to mix up artistry and skills to form a beautiful creation. More...

Project happiness

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran It was in the pursuit of dreams that pushed Ryan Gaspay to leave his home city of Tacloban for the...