Featured Student Business
- Jake Villa, BPO owner by 19
After graduating from high school, Jake Villa chose to pursue his BS Entrepreneurship straight away. As the only child, he knew he would have to be called on to take over one or the other of his father’s various businesses. Read more.
- Pauline Ponciano's Memorial Park
Since high school, Pauline “Lop” Ponciano has always been bothered by many things. She felt she was bad in math because her grades were barely passing. She was also afraid of taking accounting because she knew it involved a lot of math. That means that she would have difficulty when she took up a business course. But then again, she found herself ending up in one. Initially, she had the noble intention of setting up a better study area that would not bother students who wanted to study in a typical internet café. Her subsequent major subjects required the development of a business plan together with more concrete and specific plans for implementation. Read more.
- Joan Felice Go as inspired by their family business
Ryan Ian Commercial was established and managed by Mr. Ryan T. Go. It was founded in 1989. The business is engaged in trading various species of lumber used in manufacturing furniture. The company’s main market includes local furniture-makers and sash factories that sell to major department stores, retailers and distributors nationwide. Read more.
- Martin Escalona's unique pizza offering
Like the United States, the Philippines (along with the rest of the modern world) has embraced the uniquely Italian tradition of pizza. And despite the saturation of the local market with international franchises like Shakey’s and Pizza Hut, and local stores like Yellow Cab and Greenwich, the public hasn’t curbed its enthusiasm for the dish. Read more.
- Rean Tan and his passion for fashion
Rean Tan has always been exposed to his family’s textile business since he was little. Being the eldest in the family, he was given the responsibility of taking care of his brothers and sister. He has also been told explicitly by his father that he would be the one running the textile business in the near future. Read more.
Alumni Stories
- Learn business from Miracle Carlos, Melissa Marquez, and Rachelle Pinero
Miracle’s Native Materials Supply is a company that aims to provide good quality indigenous raw materials, mainly woven abaca and water lily, to various manufacturers.....
Are you looking for an alternative to the food served at your office canteen? Or perhaps good-value restaurants are quite far from your work? Pinoy Foody offers inexpensive options for you right at your doorstep.....
One hallmark of an entrepreneur is the ability to overcome adversity. Soon after starting her powder-coating operations in early 2009, Rachelle Pinero’s startup venture encountered disaster - a fire broke out in her factory.....
- How Lian Capili and Alvin Ong Did It
Crispy ice cream anyone? Yes, that’s right, crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside.....
Tusok Tusok Express was a concept from our China Trip last 2006 in ESA.It is seafood balls that is cooked in a stock, or how Japanese call it "oden".....
- Success stories of Rodell Lacuata, Angelo Bote, and Paul Chan
Conceptualized to initially complement the founder’s family business, Katmover has now moved beyond servicing the father’s business.....
No dog Chow? No time to go to pet store or vet? No problem!--Pam’s Pet Care Station will go to you!....
The venture was formed with the intention of addressing a long ignored issue: the substandard quality of Philippines roads, especially their inadequate safety features.....
- A glimpse on the businesses of Kat Tagala, Pam Tupaz, and Barry Cruz
RIGHTWAY MPC – LOGISTICS DIVISION If you ask people to describe truck drivers, you will likely rarely hear the word “professional”. Rightway MPC – Logistics Division is starting to change all that.....
We view ourselves as young individuals who shell out raw and fresh ideas influenced by our environment and our lifestyle. The experience of the hustle and bustle of the streets of Manila and our world views are what emanates and translates into our pieces of clothing.....
TAHO de MANILAFor those looking for a refreshing and healthy snack or beverage, look no further. As its name suggests, Taho de Manila offers, yes, taho!....
- Entreprenuerial Stories of Jerald Em and Michelle Silvino
Jerald Em comes from a family that has been in the handicrafts industry since 1986, with its JC JEMS International Export Inc. Jerald decided to use that business as a springboard to put up his own trading firm, JE Enterprises, that dealt with home décor, gift items, and corporate give-aways. In March 2006, he dipped into his savings and commissioned his parents’ handicraft workers to manufacture his products. He then began marketing and selling these items by joining bazaars all across the city.....
After managing her franchised business for four years, Michelle Silvino went to Japan to help her mother run her business, which was a Filipino store which provided for the needs of Filipinos in the area. The shop was not doing very well since the Filipino population in Japan had decreased due to stricter laws implemented by the Japanese government on foreigners. Michelle then began to think of putting up a business.....
- FOREIGN DEGREE ALUMNI: Sonny Runas' Masters in the UK
Sonny Runas, “The BIG man with BIG achievements”, graduated BS Entrepreneurship with honors and received the Novus Ordus Award last 2007. After graduation, he continued his business; the distribution of medical equipment for one year and went to UK for further studies, hoping to finish with a Masters in Marketing (MM) Degree at the University of Hertfordshire in London. Read more.
- FOREIGN DEGREE ALUMNI: Florence Altarejos
Students of diverse backgrounds have come and gone the vestibule of ESA for a decade now – each leaving his or her own unique mark on the halls and walls and then off they wander to the vast embrace of the uneven earth. Some have pursued the calling of the world while a few decided to walk the road less travelled. Read more.