MANILA, Mar. 10 Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez highlighted the important role of women entrepreneurs especially as the country pushes for post-COVID economic recovery during the 3A Program Batch 2 Handog Kabuhayan: Alay Kay Juana launch on 08 March 2021.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, DTI paid tribute to women-led micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) during the virtual graduation program of the 3A Program, which stands for “Accept, Adapt, Act.”
“Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, we want to highlight the extraordinary roles of women-led MSMEs, or Micro, Small, and Medium Entrepreneurs o MSMEs. With the help of our MSMEs, our country can be more hopeful for a post-COVID future that will be poised for a Better Normal,” Sec. Lopez said.
Published January 30, 2021, 5:00 AM
Many Filipinos have turned to home-based selling to earn in these trying times. But like all opportunities, owning a business, especially in the time of pandemic, comes with its own set of challenges. Jorge and Jenny Wieneke, two of the most successful and prominent entrepreneurs in the country, share their thoughts, expertise, and know-how on “home-preneurship” in the new normal.
From passion into profit, thanks to technology
The Wieneke couple have been food retail honchos having founded the successful and well-loved food chain, Tokyo Tempura. Jorge himself has been dubbed as the “master of entrepreneurship,” being one of the founders of the popular brand Potato Corner. The couple continued to thrive and survive even in today’s difficult circumstances. They have turned their passion into profit, and make sure to always use technology to their own advantage.