Region 11 Success Stories
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Bread and butter from peanut butter: Frux’s sweetest victory
April 30, 2025Davao del Norte, Philippines—Fructosa “Frux” Llana knows firsthand that an entrepreneur’s journey is often a bittersweet story. With enough doses of perseverance, hard work, and determination, she has turned countless setbacks into a thriving business, proving that resilience remains a key ingredient for success. As the founder of Frux Food…Read More -
Weaving success: The journey of BAFWELA’s bayong fashion bags
March 03, 2025Davao Del Norte, Philippines — A group of weavers from the Municipality of Braulio E. Dujali has successfully capitalized on Davao del Norte’s thriving banana industry. As global fashion preferences evolve, innovation has become crucial for meeting the demand for sustainable products. This is precisely what the Banana Fiber Weavers…Read More -
In the heartland of Davao del Norte: Crafting the Chocolate Legacy
April 12, 2024A tale of vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the Pinoy legacy. A diamond in the rough Amid the idyllic backdrop of Davao del Norte’s hinterlands, a tale of chocolate unfolds. In a time when roads remained unpaved, and the journey from bustling Davao City to the tranquil haven of…Read More -
Sweet Success: From barren land to organic oasis
April 12, 2024Betty and Ervin went from strength to strength as their exports to the European Union empowered communities in Panabo, Davao del Norte. A tale of transformation Back in the early 2000s Betty and Ervin More, both development workers, bought a one-hectare coconut farm and embarked on a journey to cultivate…Read More -
Engineering and Farming: a perfect duo
September 23, 2022Farming may not be as attractive as the corporate world for the young generation. However, for these two engineers, there is so much in it that roused their interest. Some families must be concerned about who will take over in tilling their land because their children are not interested. This…Read More -
Traveler’s Inn: It’s not JAS an ordinary place
November 26, 2021Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental – When traveling, it is expected that people would always look for a place to stay that will make them experience the same comfort that their home provides, especially if the destination is quite far The municipality of Jose Abad Santos (JAS) is often considered…Read More
