Entrepreneurship & Sidelines Archives

One Local Brand’s Bid to Help Dying Filipino Languages

May 7, 2019

Entrepreneurship & Sidelines, Fashion, Inspiration, Shopping

The Philippines, home to 104 million Filipinos, has 175 languages. But according to Philippine National Museum chief anthropologist Artemio Barbosa, in a decade or so many no longer hear 50 of the countr...

The Importance of All-Women Press Fairs

Katrina Tankeh

March 27, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines, Women's Issues

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I’ve always believed that the moment a woman is born, she has to fight for her place in society. We are all birthed into a patriarchal social system where men are deemed more capable and more powe...

Sasa Bacani: Journey to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

Katrina Tankeh

December 19, 2018

Entrepreneurship & Sidelines, Travel

For Sasa Bacani, it all began at home. Sasa grew up in a house that resembled a United Nations hub that had a vast array of trinkets from different countries. Her parents shared with her their love for trav...

Belle de Jour Creator, Darlyn Ty, on Finding Your Passion

Karess Rubrico

November 29, 2018

Careers, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines

I met Darlyn Ty, president and managing director of Viviamo, Inc., on the day the company launched the 2019 Belle de Jour (BDJ) Power Planner. Despite many sleepless nights preparing for the event and just ...

Cambio & Co.: Empowering Entrepreneurs & Consumers

Jean Ricelle Aquino

November 22, 2018

Careers, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines

Cambio & Co. is out to change the way things are done. Think "contemporary, conscious fashion made with Filipino soul." The company showcases pieces designed and handcrafted only by talented Filipino ar...

Earn Extra Money This Christmas with These Side-Business Ideas

Daphne Bual

October 30, 2018

Careers, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines

The Christmas season brings to mind twinkling lights, cheerful smiles, Santa Claus, and the Christmas tableau. For those who have the entrepreneurial bug, however, the holidays are an opportunity ...

Meet the Women Behind the Philippines’ Craft Beer Scene

Iss Bautista

October 18, 2018

Entrepreneurship & Sidelines, Food & Drink

When ordering a bottle or bucket of cold beer, you’d usually eye for the household names. There’s the pale lager and my personal favorite Pale Pilsen, its extra-strong counterpart Red Horse, or an...

Woven: The Story of Vela Manila

Karess Rubrico

September 20, 2018

Careers, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines

Weaving traditions speak of our nation’s cultural narrative. Maura Alvero, the young entrepreneur behind Vela Manila, has made it a mission to combine Filipino culture and storytelling with modern craftsman...

Grit and Grace: For Rebecca van Ommen Anything is Possible

Daphne Bual

July 12, 2018

Careers, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines

Guts. The word never came up during the 60-plus minutes we spent talking about her career, beliefs, family, and dreams, but it suits Rebecca van Ommen perfectly. She was tenacious in studying art when th...

The L’Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science Welcomes a Filipina Fellow

Iss Bautista

June 12, 2018

Careers, Entrepreneurship & Sidelines

Once again, Filipina scientists prove that they can succeed and earn a spotlight in a traditionally male-dominated field. On Tuesday, June 5, Dr. Charissa Marcaida Ferrera was awarded a National Fellowship ...