7. Milagros, Clarita, and Doris Leelin (Goldilocks)
Goldilocks is one of the known cake stores in the country. The business was the product of siblings Milagros and Clarita, together with their sister-in-law, Doris Leelin.
Their success is primarily attributed to opening the business for franchising in 1991. Today, Goldilocks is a multi-million food enterprise with various branches in the Philippines and some abroad.
8. Mariano Que (Mercury Drug)
Mariano Que found a business opportunity after World War II. As someone who had worked in a local drugstore before the war broke out, Que was dedicated to starting his drugstore business, especially when he saw the need to supply sulfa drugs, a medication used to treat bacterial infections.
He started selling sulfa at a lower price, but he did not settle for low-quality ones. Because of this, he was able to build his clientele. His strong network, hard work, and dedication paved the way to open up his first drugstore in 1945.
He named it Mercury Drug, named after the Roman god Mercury known for speed, together with the medical industry’s symbol caduceus. Over time, he made the company grow more significant and is now one of the country’s trusted drugstores.