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.

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.

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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.