Kuya Bert's Gravel and Sand-Curifang, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya

Adelaida B. Cagungao of Curifang, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya had worked before at California U.S.A. as a caregiver. After 19 years of nonstop working, Adelaida finally comes home for good and put up Kuya Bert's Gravel and Sand that caters customers in Solano.

Every person has a role for her family, to find a greener pasture for her family and to send her children to school, providing their needs such as school supplies, uniform, among others.

Adelaida's husband is Roberto Cagungao who is a retired AFP Msgt. Philippines constabulary for 31 years of service and they were blessed with 5 children Rowena Cagungao Whole, a US citizen and working as a nurse, Imelda Espiritu- housekeeper, Glenda C. Probos is a US citizen and work as a nurse in California, Edibert- RN nurse and a US citizen and  Robert Cagungao is a British citizen and work as a nurse.

BR GAJES CONSTRUCTION MAGSAYSAY BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA

East Point Hardware and Supply -Poblacion Sta. Fe Nueva Vizcaya

Alvin Tan of Poblacion Sta. fe Nueva Vizcaya has been motivated to establish the East Point Hardware and Supply that caters to customers and contractors here in Sta. Fe. Alvin had a worked before at Metro Steel in Pasay-One of the few Philippine steel manufacturing companies that can export steel products. He then became a subcontractor for government projects such as concreting of roads among others. Tan has engaged the once-thriving video rental when he was still struggling in the beginning.

According to Alvin, The greatest challenge in starting the business was on how to choose the location and area of your business. Tan did not have experience at first but because of his hard work and perseverance, he manages to put up the hardware and sought assistance from all his friend the know-how of this kind of business. The store’s current location is where Alvin wanted to be happy with his wife and children.

He believes in sayings“ Sipag at Tiyaga ”Ang sipag at tiyaga ay mahalagang sangkap upang umunlad ang isang tao, anuman ang estado, kinatatayuan o pinanggalingan sa buhay.

RAGPA RICE MILL-IBONG VILLAVERDE, NUEVA VIZCAYA

GM PAJARILLAGA- 10 Gonong St. Purok 6 Vista Alegre Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

10 Gonong St. Purok 6 Vista Alegre Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, GM PAJARILLAGA was established and licensed by the PCAB (PHILIPPINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION BOARD) in 1996, dealer of quality concrete hollow blocks, reinforced pipes and builder of roads, bridges, among others. The role of a contractor can vary from project to project. They can be an assistant or giving advice and supervision to the project.

The company's mission is to provide quality service and to generate jobs for the jobless. Sometimes due to the demand of work laborers are fluctuating based on the coverage of projects. Customer and employees are treated equally and SSS Social Security System is provided for the employee.

According to Pajarillaga, he believes in a saying that" You never truly fail, until you give up" that there is no substitute for hard work. Positivity, confidence, and persistence are key in life, so never give up on yourself. Never give up, and be confident in what you do. keep on smiling, be positive and never give up!

JACKS ENTERPRISES-National Highway Bonfal West Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

TAURUS-Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Florante P. Dumpit of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya is the owner of Taurus Agricultural Trading. This business was established on February 2, 1998, with a small capital and a van and gradually they already acquire a 10 truck wheeler for the delivery of fertilizer. The line of business and expertise is agricultural endeavor. They can reach as far as Ifugao to promote their products and the whole of Nueva Vizcaya. The mission of Taurus agricultural trading is to provide complete agricultural products and service to the people at an affordable price.

Mr. Dumpit was a native of Isabela which he had a job before at UNAHCO -  a big fertilizer company. The talented manager of Taurus continued the selling of fertilizer and able to established and become the distributor in Nueva Vizcaya and surprisingly it was a successful plan. The loving wife Pacita Mercado Tiongson is a well-known family in Solano, a retired employee of the Cordillera Bank in Bayombong and they were blessed with two children Adrian  (decease) and Paula Jean Villanueva - Mechanical Engineering, now involved in Taurus business and married to Jonathan Villanueva.

The company manager is very thankful to his clients for their invaluable patronage. During Christmas and yearend, a party was held for sharing the bounty of God.20 kilos of rice plus grocery are given as benefits to all employees and they are grateful for the blessings received.#n.g.m.

Charis Aquino Lumber Construction Supply & Gravel & Sand -Nationa Highway Bonfal West Bayombonbg, Nueva Vizcaya

Benitez Rice Trading-San Fernando Road Caloocan, Bambang Nueva Vizcaya

Ailyn Benitez Navarro has been a businesswoman for almost 12 years in Bambang Nueva Vizcaya as a wholesaler and retailer of plasticware, glassware, among others. She never stops working for her family but one day a fire ignited in public market, her business which she treasured was totally washed out by fire, not once but twice, so she leaves and tries her luck working abroad with her husband Engr. Rodolfo Navarro who is working at Dubai airport.

After how many years of working in Dubai, Ailyn finally comes home for good and establish the Benitez  Rice Trading located in San Fernando Road Caloocan, Bambang Nueva Vizcaya. She also engaged in online selling of apparels which is her passion even when she was there in Dubai.

Ailyn' s parents are Federico and Natividad who is always supportive in all her undertakings. She believes in never giving up that There’s going to be anxiety about uncertainty and fear about failing but pushing ourselves to keep going. After all, you’ll never know how close you are to succeed in your business.

MM Bread House -National Highway Solano, Nueva Vizcaya

Lolita Lolong is a native of Mindoro province and most of her brother and sister began their bakery business in the Cagayan Valley region.MM Bread House is located along National Highway Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, maker of delicious bread like Mamon, Long john, Hopia, Ensaymada, among others. Most of the time their customer buy pandesal because we Filipino love to eat pandesal in the morning. Lolong's daughter has been helping her mother since her father passed away.

As of now, they already have state of the art technology bakery equipment that most of the baker is using such as oven and dough mixer. In 2007 MM Bread House was awarded by the local government of Solano as one of the cleanest business establishment in town.

Lolita  Lolong believes in a saying " Never Give Up", for 13 years in the business she already experienced the up and down of prices of flour, the main ingredient for making bread but if you are determined to stay in business you must continue as long as you have gained and you can support your family and employee.