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These Wais Moms are now ready to put up their own business — here’s their journey to self-confidence and financial freedom

Wais Moms Ruby Pagobo and Bernadette Aguilar get a fresh start on dreams for their families.

Manila, Philippines – Continuing decades of support for millions of Filipino moms across the country, Surf Philippines, has launched the first ever online entrepreneurship program —

Wais University. The program has since gained more than 13,000 enrollees for the program and counting.

Surf envisions the program to be a catalyst for change that will help Wais moms all over the country to be successful in their entrepreneurship journey by promoting confidence to pursue their own business, help better understand the ins and outs of the trade, and give a better chance with any endeavor they want to launch.

Two recent Wais University alumni, Ruby Pagobo and Bernadette Aguilar, share their stories as to how joining Surf’s online business course has provided them enough knowledge and confidence to finally start their own businesses, enabling them to dream bigger for themselves and their families.

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Kwentong Kakanin

Isa sa mga “bagay” na proud kaming mag-asawa na nagawa namin sa mga anak namin ay yung mapalaki silang hindi pihikan. Well, we had our share of bouts with picky eating pero yung mapakain namin sila ng “street foods”, super proud ako dun.

Few months ago, I started looking for kakanin seller online. I browsed all the groups I am a member of for kutchinta kasi sabi ni eldest, miss na daw niya. Nakalakihan naming kumain ng kutchinta na may yema on top kasi si manong taho na suki namin, meron ring tinda nun. So medyo daily dose namin yan, na naipasa rin namin sa aming mga bagets. Unfortunately, mula noong lumipat kami ng tirahan, wala ng naglalako na nadaraanan kami mismo. Meron akong naririnig na pipot-pipot na tunog tuwing umaga sa labas ng gate at alam kong kakanin yun pero hindi ko sya matyempuhan at sarado ang gate kung saan ko sya naririnig.

So last week, kinailangan kong lumabas sa talipapa para bumili ng ilang sahog para sa ulam namin. Naglakad lang ako kasi sabi ko exercise at paaraw na rin, na kailangan natin these days to boost our immunity. Aba, paglabas ko ng village, nakasalubong ko si kuyang nagtitinda ng kakanin!!! Ay yung saya ko, walang pagsidlan! I was so happy for the kids! Naimagine ko na agad ang reaction nila pagkagising nila at makita nila ang sorpresang naghihintay sa kanila! Nakabudget ang perang dala ko pero hindi pwedeng hindi ako bibili. 3 for 20 ang benta ni kuya ng kutchinta. Bumili ako ng 100 pesos at binigyan pa ako ni kuya ng isang libre!

Pag-uwi, kailangan kong maligo sa labas, which has been our practice since the pandemic started (bawal pumasok sa loob ng bahay ng galing sa madaming tao). So hinabilin ko kay ate na ipasok na ang ibang pinamili ko para di mainitan. Natagalan pa ako at pagpasok ko, nakita na ni eldest ang kutchinta. Ang saya-saya niya! Sabi pa niya, “You know, we were just talking about the things we missed eating with my friends and there it is!”. I was so proud of myself that moment! Hahaha! Tapos sabi niya, “Tag-iilan po sa kutchinta?”. Yes, dito sa amin, laging equal ang division, walang lamangan.

Kayo, anong little proud moments niyo recently?

Crave Healthy – Expectant Moms’ Go-to Snack

I remember during my two pregnancies, I always wake up in the middle of the night because of hunger. I have a can of crackers under our bed and that’s what I eat for snacks. I kind of feel guilty because I know I am not getting anything from the crackers except empty calories. But it is the middle of the night and crackers are convenient.

I’ve said this many times in the recent years and I will say it again, Ang sarap magbuntis at these times. Maternity wear are now fashionable, baby gears are abundant and easily sourced, more people promote breastfeeding and the list goes on. Pero ok na kami sa two girls namin for now.

Ito ang sana meron na noon pa para di ako nag tiyaga sa crackers when hunger strikes at night. A healthy way to satisfy hunger and food cravings of pregnant women in now possible with CRAVE HEALTHY.

Crave Healthy is the first snack product in the Philippines that is specifically designed for the pregnant woman by doctors and nutritionists.

With Crave Healthy, moms-to-be are not getting empty calories because it contains essential nutrients such as Folic Acid, Iron, and Calcium, which are critical for both the mom and her growing baby. It also has reduced salt and just the right amount of calories that give the pregnant woman that extra energy she needs daily.

It is not only NUTRICIOUS, it is also DELICIOUS. Currently available in Sweet Corn flavor, it taste just like any regular snack in a bag. It does not have any aftertaste of nutrient fortifications.

While both my pregnancies went well, I wish more convenient food support the nutritional needs of pregnant women and their developing fetus back then. So kayong mga prego ngayon, swerte niyo ha! Pwedeng mag chichirya minus the guilty feeling.

A pack of Crave is worth Php 25.00 at 30 grams each. It is available online at www.cravehealthysnacks.com, select Med Express branches, and select Robinsons Supermarket outlets.