40 Filipinos Complete Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training

Forty Filipinos celebrated a significant milestone after graduating from the Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training Program held at Orange Hotel.

The program, designed to equip participants with essential skills to create jobs either abroad or back home in the Philippines, concluded successfully with a day full of learning and engagement.

Lenilla Estuche Ronco, 53, from Iloilo, joined the training to deepen her understanding of building a successful business. A key highlight of the afternoon was the Business Model Canvas presentations by Batch 1 participants. Divided into nine groups, attendees showcased innovative business ideas, applying critical concepts such as value proposition, customer segmentation, key partnerships, and revenue models.

The event concluded with an Awarding Ceremony, where participants received their Certificates of Attendance.

Dream Business
“My dream business is a farm and leisure project,” shared one participant. “I love farming and being close to nature. I also hope to integrate my dressmaking skills, creating handmade items or giveaways for guests—things I make personally.”

The fourth Friday session of the Skills Development Training featured a discussion led by Cristina Fulgencio, CEO of BrandMe, on the importance of personal and business branding in today’s competitive market. She encouraged Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to leverage their unique experiences, values, and strengths to build authentic, trustworthy brands that resonate with their target audiences.