NOT THAT the previous development theme of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) was not so effective. On the contrary, looking back, the PCC, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, more than achieved what it laid as achievement goals in its two decades of operations. But, in light of current realities and challenges, it […]
Category: Feature Stories
Pastillas king’s homemade success
The rapid proliferation of food establishments almost everywhere has heightened competition between and among entrepreneurs who wrestle for the loyalty of their customers, particularly when the banner product is similar. For Ariel ‘Aying’ Viñas, his innovative ideas and relentless drive for a high quality product have resulted in a steady stream of customers that has […]
University-based dairy enterprise makes waves in Caraga Region
Some 300 kilometers from the Philippine Carabao Center at Central Mindanao University (PCC at CMU) in Musuan, Bukidnon another carabao-based enterprise is thriving in the Caraga Region. The dairy enterprise is a product of PCC at CMU’s partnership with the Caraga State University (Car.SU) in Butuan City. The tie-up took effect in 2000 when Car.SU […]
PCC at CMU product outlet: A favourite stopover for travellers
One particular spot along the highway in Maramag, Bukidnon, has become a must-stop haven for travellers: the dairy product outlet of the Philippine Carabao Center at Central Mindanao University (PCC at CMU). In this cozy establishment, they partake of their favourite products and/or take home as “pasalubong” the items of their choice from an array […]
GenTri: Sustaining carabao development amid industrialization
As it approaches its 10th founding anniversary, the General Trias Dairy Raisers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (GTDRMPC) in General Trias, Cavite has already set the bar high in terms of carabao-based dairy production for other emerging dairy cooperatives. Upon its establishment in 2005, the GTDRMPC rented a building to serve as its processing plant and marketing outlet […]
San Agustin, Isabela: Carving a name of its own in carabao crossbreeding
Every place has its own marks or attributes which may catapult it to prominence. And such distinguishing features can become channels or pathways for progress and development. Take the case of San Agustin in Isabela province. Its success in upgrading the carabao or the native swamp buffalo has earned for the municipality the distinction of […]
Banker-entrepreneur with a social agenda. He dared to dream in ‘businessizing’ the carabao… and succeeded
How does an investment banker also become a carabao dairyman and succeed in both occupations? Well, Danilo V. Fausto did it the hard way, just like how he developed his expertise in serving a variety of clients in investment banking as well in packaging and flotation of municipal bonds. Spurred by a social purpose to […]
Once an employee, now a ‘boss’. Buffalo dairying: A lifetime venture
Many individuals choose the security of a company job. Some, however, are not afraid to take the risk of an uncertain future brought about by starting new businesses. Such is Eliseo Mislang, 35, from Sibut, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. He started raising dairy buffaloes in 2011 as an extra venture. A couple of years […]
Life with a dairy carabao: A ‘fairy tale’
Every now and then, we make life-changing decisions. Romeo Araña, 56, made one such decision and has since never looked back. In fact he looks to the future with a lot of optimism. In 2006 he decided to try his hand at carabao dairying by first having his native albino carabao artificially inseminated with purebred […]
