Leonora Bueno- Pieza Villaverde Nueva Vizcaya

Growing crops is about the richness of the soil and the richness of the heart for Leonora Bueno and Felimon Bueno. They till and cultivate them with their blood and sweat but they are happy because they think about the future of their children. Farming is one of the most noted sources of living for most Filipinos who aren’t born with silver spoons. According to Leonora Bueno, “ I strongly believe I am one of them, and farming has been and will always be my ultimate source of income.”

Leonora Bueno of Pieza Villaverde Nueva Vizcaya is a hardworking farmer for almost 30 years, she was motivated to indulge in farming to generate an income for her family and to send her children to school, providing them with all their needs.

Felimon Bueno is the husband of Leonora who is very supportive to all endeavor, they are blessed with 5 children, Francisco- farmer, Dante is a graduate of mechanical engineering who is an ex OFW and works in Saudi Arabia, Marlo who works at a train company in Ireland, Arsenia is a farmer, using the state of the art technology farm implements such as reaper and  Arleen is a nurse and working in Arkansas USA.

Motto: poverty is not a hindrance to success

Buy Lands Buying Station -San Fernando road Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya

Liezel Ann Jacob of San Fernando road Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya has established Buy Lands Buying Station which engages in buying ginger[LUYA] from 1990 to present. She was motivated to continue their family because of her parent's legacy. All the products which they buy come from Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya.

Children serve as an inspiration to parents like Bayani Julian & Lanie Cerezo Julian and they are blessed with 4 children; Rasol is a grade 10 student, Tristan Jeremy is a grade 8, Mark Leon is grade 6 and Kirby grade 1, all of them are enrolled at St. Catherine in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya

Motto: You must know how to deal with farmers' humanely (Makatao) and be fair and square. Good dealings being fare to farmers can help you to be a trusted owner.

Message: Be patient never lose hope, try  & try until you succeed.

Ex-mayor Victor Zapata Castillo-Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya

Ex-mayor Victor Zapata Castillo of Bagabag,  Nueva Vizcaya has become a mayor from 1995 to 2004. Castillo has accomplished various projects such as farm to market road, the Rizal shrine, among others during his 3 terms as a municipal mayor. When he was still in the position as mayor the principal of different schools became his adviser Principal Abon, Natividad, Garcia, and Rabonza to name a few.

Castillo has garnered notable awards; Outstanding Peace & Order Council in the entire Philippines, Outstanding PNP & BFP given in Malacanang  Manila, Outstanding Department of Agriculture given in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya and Outstanding Municipal of the Year awardee for 5 consecutive years from 1996 to 2000.

Former Vice-mayor Lita Castillo[deceased], wife of former three-term Bagabag mayor Victor Castillo had received numerous commendable awards during her term.

Helping others without expecting anything in return can bring lasting happiness. It can help you build long-lasting relationships, open more doors for you, and bring meaningful success. Under his administration ex-mayor, Castillo and council send to school 300 scholars from elementary to college, providing them with uniforms and school supplies, until such time they will graduate from college.

One kind heart

Imelda Ampat Ramos of Masoc Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya has invested 15 tricycles in which she collected boundary remittance of each driver every day for 120.00 pesos, and the drivers will become the owner if they will finish paying their dues.

Ramos is an OFW in Singapore for almost 10 years, and she comes home for good in 1995. She put her savings to buy tricycles to help uplift the lives of selected drivers in Masoc. Imelda Ramos is blessed with two talented children; Alma Layco who is working in the Philippine Arena in Bulacan and Dennis Ramos whose ambition is to become a police officer someday. He is a 1st-year criminology student at PLT in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

Ramos became the parent resource speaker during the Academic Advising Session in preparation for the 4th periodical examination of grade 8 Mapagbigay, this was held at Saint Mary's School and Science High school and given on 25th day on February 2014.

Message: If you work overseas save your money and trust in God.

Police Staff Sergeant Aireen O. Marquez - Careb Bagabag Nueva Vizcaya

Being a police officer is a meaningful and impactful way to serve a community. Becoming a police officer doesn’t rely heavily on formal education; in fact, a high school diploma is often the minimum formal education required. An associate’s, bachelor’s or graduate degree is rarely mandatory. Instead, extensive and specialized training is required. This training is often provided by the National Police Training Institute (NPTI).

Aireen O. Marquez of Careb Bagabag Nueva Vizcaya took up Bachelor of Elementary Education and a board passer of Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET). Mrs. Marquez has been recruited at Philippine National Police PNP in 2009. Her childhood ambition became a reality and she thanks God for it. She was assigned at the Women and Children Protection Desks (WCPD in Villaverde with the rank of Police Staff sergeant.

After 10 years of public service, she was able to purchase a 1 hectare of farmland that comes from their continues saving. Mrs. Marquez also engaged in an online selling of PNP uniforms.

The husband of Aireen Marquez is Daryl Marquez a police inspector, equivalent of a lieutenant who is assigned in Cauayan City and they were blessed with 2 children Mark Darren and Shane Audrey.

Message: Put God first in everything you do and God will shower you with crowning success.

OE Guiab Construction -Domang Dupax Del Sur Nueva Vizcaya

When it comes to construction projects, all too often people start out with pretty drawings. Your project may be steel and concrete. So, whether you’re constructing a farm to a market road or building renovations, learn from friends and other constructing firms you know..

Engr. Omer Guiab of Domang Dupax Del Sur Nueva Vizcaya has established OE Guiab Construction and tried his luck for this kind of business through building bridges, cementing roads in 2009. The construction company provides legitimate leads on private, public, and even projects getting from a combination of other services through bidding with LGU's. After how many years this company was able to acquire building construction equipment for construction purposes and was able to survive with the right planning.

Engr Guiab took his engineering course at Mapua  Institute of Technology in Intramuros, Manila and he was able to pass the board exam in 1997. In the beginning, he works as an engineering aide for 7 months and works again in a private firm the Bugnay Construction in Pangasinan Dagupan for 17 years.

According to Engr. Guiab,  that every project must be quality good design. 

Kessler Boarding House Ilang-Ilang St. Zamora extension Don Mariano Perez Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Lilia Garcia Kessler of Ilang-Ilang St. Zamora extension Don Mariano Perez Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya has made it her mission to build their boarding house in 2012, to help her family generate an income. She also established the LGK sari-sari store for the students to buy and patronize the store.

One important measure of success for any kind of school is how well it prepares students to accomplish their academic and career goals. Any parents considering private boarding houses such as Kessler boarding house for their students to make sure the school provides them with the right tools and knowledge to succeed well beyond their time there.

The positive energy is contagious. With just one act of kindness, you can inspire others to go out and plant seeds of happiness through giving, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Kessler who is a retired civil engineer in the USA, send to school  his nephews, Cristina is now a registered nurse,Clarissa is also a registered nurse who is working in Singapore, Jeffrey is a Hotel & Restaurant Management graduate who is working at PLT hospital, Josielyn is a tourism graduate and Joselito Acuario is a Philippine National Police Academy graduate at Silang Cavite  and is now active on duty as Captain.

Message: Work hard to be humble all the time and don't forget God's guidance.

The Arellano Palay Buying Station -Caloocan Bambang Nueva Vizcaya

The Arellano Palay Buying Station is located in Caloocan Bambang Nueva Vizcaya and managed by Rolando & Norabel Labao. It was established in the year  2000, through loans they were able to purchase rice products and gradually the buying station grows until such time they reach the peak, and able to acquire an elf for transport for easy delivery of rice and palay.

His sister Dania Smith is US citizen and Melinda Yasay  who is a retired US Nurse in California, both of them help Justine Labao to send him to college with a course of architecture, they guide him to become the youngest architect , he was only 25 years of age and able to pass the board exam in just 1 hit,  by God’s grace and blessings through prayers and his mother request for help to St. Therese, St. Jude and St. claire before he took the exam. she even offered rice & egg through intercession at St. Claire in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya.

Norabel Labao was blessed with three children; Jan Mariano Labao is a nurse at Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, architect Justine Louie Labao and Norman Labao is an assistant nurse at MAGSAYSAY VRH BAYOMBONG NUEVA VIZCAYA

Message: Parents must take care of their children with prayer and always give thanks to God each day that comes to your life.

JAY R DRYGOODS-DUPAX DEL NORTE NUEVA VIZCAYA

Growing Sticky Rice -Rolly M. Baniqued of Bagumbayan Dupax Del Sur

Farming is the act or process of working the ground, planting seeds, and growing edible plants. Farming is a great way to describe the lifestyle and work of people whose jobs are in the agriculture industry.

Rolly M. Baniqued of Bagumbayan Dupax Del Sur has motivated to become a farmer because it's a source of family income. Using the state of the art technology such as tractor, plows, and reaper for fast and easy harvesting rice plants.

According to Baniqued, he is now engaged in (Diket) rice farming which is of higher yield greater than palay. Relating farmers' perceptions of varieties' characteristics to the species and genetic diversity that farmers maintain across rice ecosystems, some variety was considered to be glutinous, Sticky rice [Diket].

His wife is an OFW who is working in Sharjah as a teacher for Filipinos in UAE. The brother and sister of Rolly Baniqued are Teofilo who is engaged in plumbing, Jose Baniqued Jr. who is now employed in Canada, Reynaldo engages in farming, Arlene is working in Canada military items of a clothing company, Rosemarie is a farmer and Edward Baniqued who is now US citizen.

Message: Find out the best breed for rice planting, learn to adjust and try new plants to be planted aside from rice planting.

Daku Construction Supply-Dupax Del Norte Nueva Vizcaya

Beatriz C. Aguda of Dupax Del Norte Nueva Vizcaya had established the Daku Construction Supply because she wants to have a business income generating for the future of her children. This construction company engaged in hollow blocks, plywood, roofing, welding rod, pipes, acrylic spray paint, safety breaker, concrete nails, among others.

The husband of Beatriz C. Aguada is Engr. Celso Aguada  MPDC -Municipal Planning and Development  Coordinator at Municipal Hall in Dupax Del Norte Nueva Vizcaya and they were blessed with 3 children: Beacelle Anne  Aguada Basilio, Gene Dave Aguada, and Kurt Aguada.

One of the best feelings as a Christian is giving. The positive energy is contagious. With just one act of kindness, you can inspire others to go out and plant seeds of happiness through giving, and as a good citizen of Dupax del Norte, Mr & Mrs. Aguada provides the poor and needy indigents and gives scholarship to those who can not pursue their studies.

Motto: Let us always strive for excellence in everything we do.

LEOMAR M. TUGAWIN SOLANO NUEVA VIZCAYA

ROMULO ABAD LACAMENTO POGONSINO BAGABAG, NUEVA VIZCAYA

Royale beauty products Jose Abad Santos Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Royale beauty products are geared to meet the ever-growing customer demands by providing healthier, efficacious cosmetics using high-quality proprietary formulations manufactured in certified factories that adhere to strict quality control and international environmental, health and safety standards for cosmetics manufacturing.

Minerva Castillo of Jose Abad Santos Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya had established royale- beauty, health, opportunity, wealth among others which engaged in healthy beverages, cosmetics, makeup, lipstick, collagen, lotions, and others,

Royale’s customers want to feed this interesting individuality by empowering people to look, feel and be their best so they can achieve amazing things. We do our utmost to ensure that our customers are satisfied with our products and services.

Castillo is an independent beauty dealer and accredited by a beauty royale company from Korea, UK, and France.

Aivlers Carwash-Dupax Del Sur Nueva Vizcaya

If you're looking for car wash and car detailing services in  Nueva Vizcaya, there is one here in Dupax Del Sur the Aivlers Carwash located at Bagumbayan Dupax Del Sur Nueva Vizcaya which engages in engine wash, exterior, interior and glass detailing, watermarks removal, body wax, among.others. Customers come as far as Dupax Del Norte, Aritao, Bambang and that means including those in the far-flung areas.

External detailing is the process of restoring your car finish's look between washing and waxing. It can also mean preparing your paint (through processes such as asphalt removal) prior to a thorough waxing application after a wash.

Customers were talking about how they clean their vehicles, using state of the art the technology of washing cars, SUVs’s and motorcycles such as tire black, foam washer and concentrated shampoo. Other services are under chassis repair tire block special, change oil and brake service.

Dulnuan Rice Retailer-Ibung Villaverde Nueva Vizcaya

Rice production in the Philippines is an important aspect of the country's food supply and economy. The Philippines is the 9th largest rice producer in the world, accounting for 2.8% of global rice production. The Philippines was also the world's largest rice importer.

Carmen Dulnuan of Ibung Villaverde Nueva Vizcaya had established Dulnuan Rice Retailer. She wants to have a business because it is a source of living. Joseph Julian is the husband and they were blessed with five children; Joseph is a criminology graduate at Baguio University, Jackson is also a criminology graduate at Baguio University, Joel Dulnuan P02 SAF- The PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE POLICE SPECIAL ACTION FORCE {deceased} died with the slain SAF44 officers in the Mamasapano encounter, Corazon is a high school graduate, she wants to be a police officer someday and Evangeline is a PLT college student in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

Message: be patient in doing your business and concentrate continuously and don't waste time, channels your energy in the accomplishment of your dreams.   *We are extending our heartfelt gratitude to all of Villaverdeconstituents who offered their help & donation to our grieved family.

Rencold Junkshop-San Geronimo Bagabag Nueva Vizcaya

This business is most relevant today considering that the government has promoted environmental awareness among its citizens like solid waste management, expressing the need for proper waste disposal and recycling materials as a major factor in protecting the environment.

Mr. & Mrs. Mariver Giron of San Geronimo Bagabag Nueva Vizcaya had established the Rencold Junkshop in 2019 with a meager capital of 20,000 pesos which they use to start buying all kinds of scrap such as bottle, metal, copper, paper, among others.

At the very beginning, buying scraps requires a greater sacrifice in dealing with customers that even you are eating if somebody knocks at the door to sell some scraps you must entertain it immediately, otherwise they will sell it to another junkshop. Giron started"kolong kolong" for buying scraps and a rolling fund is needed for the business to thrive.

As of now, they have already acquired 2 forward trucks for fast transport. Their business expanded into other mini junk shops in Lagawe and Diadi to buy a bigger amount of scraps.

Envirotest Emission Inc. Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya

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Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines

Emilia Urbano Acosta -San Geronimo Bagabag Nueva Vizcaya

They say you can’t be an OFW forever. That’s true. At some point in your life, you will feel tired and you want to just stay in the Philippines, open a small business you and your family can sustain, and grow old here. Buying a van for hire is not an easy task but if you are determined eventually it will become a successful business.

Emilia Urbano Acosta of San Geronimo Bagabag Nueva Vizcaya is an overseas Filipino worker for 23 years in Hongkong and working as a domestic helper from 1983 to 2005.

Coming from abroad in 2006, Emilia's hard work is not a waste of time because she spends less and saves more while she was in Hongkong. Acosta finally comes home for good and builds their family dream house. and they were blessed with two children; Modesto Acosta III is a municipal driver in Bagabag and Melanie Acosta Sanchez is working as a businesswoman.

motto: “ sipag at tiyaga”

The Heart of Teacher

Nobody can inspire us as great teachers can. They seem to come along at just the right moment, at a time when we need them the most. A great teacher shows us things about ourselves we can't see. Above all, they give us the courage to find our own way with just enough guidance to show us.

Elsa Yanguas who rose from humble beginnings and personal struggles to achieve renowned success. If you think that even your smallest actions as a teacher can't make a difference.

Yanguas and her co-teacher of Bintawan National High School Villaverde have just celebrated world teacher day yesterday Oct. 4, 2019, to show gratitude for the hard work and commitment to develop and nurture the country's future leaders and nation. She is a MAPE and English teacher with overwhelming expertise in the classroom. She was motivated to become a teacher because she wants to provide inspiration to her students and to help them to be successful in life someday.

She began her teaching career in 1986 to present at Bintawan National High School in Bintawan Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya. According to Yanguas, it is an achievement to fulfill the main purpose of teaching as imparted to the students and to help them grow into burning knowledge and skills in life.

Tripple T Enterprises-Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Josephine Naui of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya have just recently established the Tripple T Enterprises, dealer of G- Melina, mahogany, and acacia lumber. Most of her customers are furniture owners and homeowners who want to renovate and build their house beautifully. As of now, they are using an electric woodcutter for resizing a log of wood.

Josephine was a former teacher for 13 years and she was promoted as principal in SMU High School Department for girls. Naui also has a bakery located at Bayombong, maker of delicious bread such as a sponge cake, Hopia, pan de coco, and others.

Naui had been blessed with five professional children; Genalyn is working in government in an Ombudsman. Glen is working in the Department of Agriculture, Jose Antonio Jr. is now a successful businessman in Las Pinas, Neil Geronimo is now in new Zealand and Gary is the youngest adopted son who took Veterinary Medicine, he is the first graduate of NVSU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. Garry is the one who managed the Tripple T Enterprises.

Tan Junkshop-Solano, Nueva Vizcaya.

The Tan Junkshop and Scrap Business is a simple buy and sells a business, which is less considered by many since the traded products are unclean and soiled. But in another view, it is a lucrative business that generates a lot of money both for garbage collectors and junk shop owners.

This business is most relevant today considering that the government has promoted environmental awareness among its citizens like solid waste management, expressing the need for proper waste disposal and recycling materials as a major factor in protecting the environment.

Tan Junkshop was established in 2003 by Rosemarie Tan and managed by Maristela Tan of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. At first, they try to buy some scraps but eventually, the business grows with the right cash handling and tried and tested strategies to maintain a business.

The walk-in seller is very effective because the location is visible to people in that area. This popular Filipino slogan“ May Pera sa Basura” is the inspiration of some children in Solano who want to have money through selling scraps.

Tan believes in saying “Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence”.

Sherlina Toledo Ducusin Outstanding Teacher and Award Winner

Dr. Sherlina Toledo Ducusin of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya has the heart of a teacher, it was a noble profession among all the professions since all professionals underwent educations with a teacher. Ducusin took her BS HOME TECHNOLOGY in the University of the Philippines  Los Baños in 1961, in 1965 she passed the teacher examination(LET) and became a professor V1 from 1990 to present in Nueva Vizcaya State University. She was also crowned royal matron of Sierra Madre court no. 43 by Order of the Amaranth.

Because of her loyalty and perseverance in her teaching career, she garnered an award as a cooperating teacher for ten years from the Central Luzon State University in 1975. Other previous numerous awards & recognition are given to her such as Outstanding Alumnus at NVSU alumni association in 1976, the Loyalty and Service Award at NVSU from 1988 to 2004 the distinguished Service Award at Alpha Phi Omega fraternity and sorority in 1993.

Dr. Sherlina has been very active with various travels and conferences like the workshops related to her job in Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City, Iloilo City, Cebu City, Palawan, Ilocos region, among others. She was married to dr. Dionisio Gatchalian Ducusin( deceased) who became the past president II of Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya State University and past president of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial, University. And they were blessed with two children; Dr. Rhio John Ducusin working at the University of the Philippines in Los Banos Laguna, and Dr. Pierre Leo T. Ducusin who work assistant professor in Nueva Vizcaya State University Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.now at Hacienda Macalauan, Barangay Mabacan Calauan, Laguna.

Clark Jefferson D. Madarang -Bagahabag, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya

Clark Jefferson D. Madarang of Bagahabag, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya has graduated recently at Philippines Military Acadamy in Baguio City, it is a school of Armed Forces of the Philippines. Madarang is a 3d year college before he took his examination at Saint Mary’s University in 2014. As an active PMA, he was assigned to different provinces such as Pampanga, Batangas, and Pasay.

Getting into PMA is a feat in itself; The academy imposes strict requirements to ensure the selection of capable individuals. You are qualified if you are: A natural-born Filipino citizen. At least 5 feet in height (male or female), but not taller than 6’4”.Physically fit. Minimum requirements for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)Sit-ups push-ups,3.2 km run, Pull-ups (males)/ Flex arm hang (females), Of the good moral character, with no criminal case. Single, never been married, and have no legal obligation to care for a child. A high school graduate with an 85% GPA or higher. Grade 12 students can take the entrance test if they will graduate before June 1 of the year following the examination. At least 17 years old but not a day older than 21 years old on June 1 of the year following the examination. 

Clark sibling sister is April Rachelle Jambaro is a registrar at Aldersgate College Solano Nueva Vizcaya, Maybelle Blossom and her mother Cristine Dacusin Madarang who are always supportive with all endeavor and wishes that God will take care of him wherever he may be assigned.

Motto:" Poverty is not a hindrance to Success "

Diego's Restaurant -Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya

Francis Cezar Reyes of Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya had worked not long ago in Iran with his wife Wanda who is working in a Department of Foreign Affairs. He was motivated to try his luck in cooking because of his passion and he always wants to entertain people.

Sometimes later, Reyes and her wife went on vacation in the Philippines and put up Diego's Restaurant located in Dupax Del Sur, the restaurant specialties are Japanese, American, Thailand among others. The restaurant also engaged in catering services such as weddings, baptism, anniversaries, graduation, birthdays and others.

Francis Cezar Reyes is service-oriented and works as a med- rep in 1997 and at SM  as a clerk. Reyes goes to culinary school to gain more cooking and the know-how of cookery at SKD  in Quezon city.

His mission here is to uplift the lives of his employees and to share his knowledge with everyone who likes to learn cooking. Most of them became a working student, after graduation they consider themselves as a professional. For orders please contact 0977-688-4817.