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Monde Nissin, Hapinoy celebrate first batch of Sari-sari upskilling program graduates
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Monde Nissin Corporation in partnership with social enterprise Hapinoy, celebrated the graduation of its first batch of beneficiaries from its "45@45 Sari-sari Store Enablement Program." This is a continuation of Monde Nissin’s initiatives for its 45th anniversary on upskilling and supporting sari-sari store owners nationwide building up its network of KaSulongs or Kakampi sa Pagsulong ng Hangarin (KaSulong sa Komunidad – Enhancing Livelihoods).
The program upskilled 40 existing sari-sari stores through hands-on training modules conducted by Hapinoy called “Hapiskwela”. Monde Nissin offered packages that included inventory grants, store merchandise, and marketing materials to the beneficiary sari-sari stores.
“Gusto po naming magpasalamat sa inyong lahat sa inyong pagtitiwala at pagtitiyaga upang makumpleto ang inyong training para maging ganap na sari-sari store kasulong ng Monde Nissin. Hindi po matatapos ang ating samahan ngayong araw. Kasama po natin ang ating sales team upang patuloy na tutulong magbigay gabay sa ating mga tindahan,” Atty. Olive Misa, Head of Corporate and Government Affairs shared during a celebration event held at the Monde Nissin office.
(We would like to thank you all for your support and hard work in completing your training to become sari-sari store kasulongs of Monde Nissin. Our collaboration will not end today as our sales team is here to guide our store owners continuously.)
“Nagpapasalamat kami sa ating participants dahil sa kanilang pinakitang tiyaga sa ating Hapiskwela programs. Sana magamit niyo ang mga natutunan niyo para maikamit niyo ang mga pangarap niyo at ng pamilya niyo, at lalong mapalago ang inyong mga negosyo,” said Hapinoy president Mark Ruiz.
(We would like to thank our participants for their hard work during the Hapiskwela programs. We hope you can take what you’ve learned to achieve your and your families’ dreams and further grow your businesses.)
Graduates from the program also shared their experience with the three Hapiskwela modules, which were held online. Some beneficiaries set up their shops despite the concerns of friends and families and without formal training.
“Malaking bagay na naging parte po ako sa magkaroon ng opportunity na mabigyan ng guide kung paano magtayo ng isang magtayo ng isang negosyo. Binibigyan po kami ng training at seminar kung paano magpaikot ng pera. Ang cash in and cash out flow po ay malaking bagay para sa atin na matutunan kung paano natin maiwasan ang pagkalugi sa tindahan,” shared Rose Asunson, a former BPO employee and one of the program beneficiaries.
(It’s a huge deal for me to have the opportunity to be guided on how to set up my own business. We were given training and seminars on managing cash flow. We must learn how to manage cash in- and outflows to avoid our stores losing profit.)
Monde Nissin also partnered with Puregold and Angat Buhay Foundation to provide training opportunities to more than 200 sari-sari store vendors affected by Typhoon Kristine in Naga City. By giving participants seminars on financial management, inventory control, and customer engagement strategies, participants were equipped with the knowledge and skills to bounce back from the typhoon and sustain their livelihoods.
According to Jazzy Centeno, Group Key Accounts Manager, these programs are part of Monde Nissin’s goal to empower sari-sari store owners to advance their livelihoods. “It’s all part of our commitment to Making Better Possible. Kung may tinulungan kang isang tindahan, lahat ng tindahan sa komunidad, lalong lalago na akmang-akma sa atin sa Monde Nissin bilang isang KaSulong,” she said. (If we’re able to help one store, all the stores within a community grow, which is what we at Monde Nissin want as a KaSulong.)
Monde Nissin's dedication to Making Collective Action Possible equips entrepreneurs with tools, knowledge, and opportunities to grow their businesses, fueling progress and resilience in local communities nationwide.
