19/09/2023
Ang online selling isa ka bagay nga nagabulig sa aton mga lokal kag small-business owners para mapromote ang ila nga mga produkto. Sang nagsugod ang pandemya, madamo na gid ang naging involve sa online business bangod ini naging mahapos para sa sellers kag buyers nga mag transaksyon sa pagbaligya kag pagbakal sang mga produkto. Si Joanna Rae Java isa ka online seller sang Barangay Hibao-an Sur, Mandurriao.
“I am a Seafarer by profession; working as Senior Stewardess onboard private superyachts. I have been wanting to have my own business but my time at home is very limited. Online business was the key answer and the great opportunity for me to achieve my idea. I believe that having a side hustle would be able to allow me to earn aside from what I'm getting as a seafarer. It would help tremendously for my retirement funds.
I started Uribay bags last February 2022 with my cousin-in-law as my business partner. Uribay is a Hiligaynon word (“Ulibay”) with its meaning in English— to carry in a sling over the shoulder, etc. We are overwhelmed of how Ilonggos are supporting our brand. Our main goal is to promote local products and help the community through home industry. “Start small, dream big.” Like every business, it isn’t easy. I need to focus on business growth and see to it that we sell quality bayong bags. I encourage every Filipino to support and patronize local products like ours. Uribay bags are handcrafted in the Philippines by local weavers in their own homes. Therefore, every purchase is providing continuity of livelihood. These bayong bags are made of recycled and renewed plastic straw making them environment-friendly. Trendy, durable, lightweight and waterproof are the attributes that make them unique. You can also get them at reasonable prices. You can visit our Facebook and Instagram pages anytime to check all our bag designs.”
-Joanna Rae Java
Ipakita naton ang suporta sa mga small-business owners paagi sang pagbakal sang mga lokal nga produkto. Ini makabulig sa pagpabangon sang ekonomiya sang cuidad nga apektado gid tungod sang pandemya. Sa pagbululiganay sang tanan, kita madulong gid sa kauswagan!
