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From a humble dream to a thriving bakery—Mylene and her husband now serve success and fresh bread to their community in the Caraga Region.
What began as a modest dream fueled by hard work and determination has now grown into a thriving local bakery business for Mylene and her husband in the Caraga Region.
The couple, both former employees of a local bakery, took a leap of faith in 2024 when they established Rabamitos Bakery, combining their passion and expertise in breadmaking.
Mylene shares that they became deeply familiar with every step of the baking process—from mixing ingredients and kneading the dough, to baking the bread in a traditional oven; “Nagsimula po ito being an employee po sa ibang bakery tapos naisipan namin ng asawa ko na mag tayo ng amin, para makatulong sa aming pamilya,” (We started this after working as employees in other bakeries. We decided to open our own to help support our family.)
Through sheer dedication and perseverance, the couple was able to steadily grow their small enterprise over the course of a year. Their efforts began to bear fruit, with Mylene noting a significant improvement in their income and their ability to invest in necessary equipment—something they could not afford while earning minimum wage as employees.
“Makikita mo talaga na may kita ka, kasi being an employee kulang talaga ‘yung minimum wage pero nung nagka-negosyo kami, naka pundar kami ng gamit,” (We could really see the difference. As employees, the minimum wage wasn’t enough. But now that we run our own business, we’ve been able to buy equipment and grow,) Mylene said.
Keen on expanding both their business and their entrepreneurial knowledge, Mylene approached the OVP-Caraga Satellite Office to apply for support through the Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day program.
In June 2025, Mylene was among the 57 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners in Caraga who received a ₱15,000 livelihood grant from the OVP. With the additional capital, the couple was able to increase the volume of their baked products—including their bestsellers: bread with ube and chocolate filling.
The grant also helped them make significant strides in expanding their business. Mylene and her husband have since started building a small store for their baked goods and processed food products. Additionally, they have opened a rice retail outlet to further diversify their sources of income.
Grateful for the opportunity and support, Mylene expressed her appreciation to the OVP, saying the program has not only provided financial assistance but has also given them renewed hope and confidence in their business journey.
Their story is a testament to how passion, coupled with the right support, can turn a simple dream into a sustainable livelihood.
The couple, both former employees of a local bakery, took a leap of faith in 2024 when they established Rabamitos Bakery, combining their passion and expertise in breadmaking.
Mylene shares that they became deeply familiar with every step of the baking process—from mixing ingredients and kneading the dough, to baking the bread in a traditional oven; “Nagsimula po ito being an employee po sa ibang bakery tapos naisipan namin ng asawa ko na mag tayo ng amin, para makatulong sa aming pamilya,” (We started this after working as employees in other bakeries. We decided to open our own to help support our family.)
Through sheer dedication and perseverance, the couple was able to steadily grow their small enterprise over the course of a year. Their efforts began to bear fruit, with Mylene noting a significant improvement in their income and their ability to invest in necessary equipment—something they could not afford while earning minimum wage as employees.
“Makikita mo talaga na may kita ka, kasi being an employee kulang talaga ‘yung minimum wage pero nung nagka-negosyo kami, naka pundar kami ng gamit,” (We could really see the difference. As employees, the minimum wage wasn’t enough. But now that we run our own business, we’ve been able to buy equipment and grow,) Mylene said.
Keen on expanding both their business and their entrepreneurial knowledge, Mylene approached the OVP-Caraga Satellite Office to apply for support through the Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day program.
In June 2025, Mylene was among the 57 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners in Caraga who received a ₱15,000 livelihood grant from the OVP. With the additional capital, the couple was able to increase the volume of their baked products—including their bestsellers: bread with ube and chocolate filling.
The grant also helped them make significant strides in expanding their business. Mylene and her husband have since started building a small store for their baked goods and processed food products. Additionally, they have opened a rice retail outlet to further diversify their sources of income.
Grateful for the opportunity and support, Mylene expressed her appreciation to the OVP, saying the program has not only provided financial assistance but has also given them renewed hope and confidence in their business journey.
Their story is a testament to how passion, coupled with the right support, can turn a simple dream into a sustainable livelihood.
Mula sa simpleng pangarap na sinamahan ng sipag at tiyaga, unti-unting lumago at naging matagumpay ang panaderyang itinayo nina Mylene at ng kanyang asawa sa Rehiyon ng Caraga.
Dating mga empleyado sa isang lokal na panaderya, nagdesisyon ang mag-asawa na magtayo ng sarili nilang negosyo noong 2024. Dala ang kanilang kaalaman at karanasan sa paggawa ng tinapay, isinilang ang Rabamitos Bakery.
Ayon kay Mylene, gamay na gamay na nila ang bawat hakbang sa paggawa ng tinapay—mula sa paghahalo ng sangkap, pagmamasa, hanggang sa mismong pagluluto gamit ang tradisyunal na pugon; “Nagsimula po ito being employee po sa ibang bakery, tapos naisipan namin ng asawa ko na magtayo ng amin, para makatulong sa aming pamilya.”
Sa loob ng isang taon, dahil sa kanilang dedikasyon at sipag, unti-unti nilang napaunlad ang kanilang maliit na negosyo. Malaki ang naging pagbabago sa kanilang kita, at nakapagpundar na rin sila ng mga kagamitan na dati ay hindi nila kayang bilhin sa kanilang sahod bilang mga empleyado.
“Makikita mo talaga na may kita ka, kasi being an employee kulang talaga ‘yung minimum wage. Pero nung nagka-negosyo kami, nakapundar kami ng gamit,” dagdag pa ni Mylene.
Bilang bahagi ng kanilang layuning mapalawak pa ang negosyo at mas mapaunlad ang kaalaman sa pagpapatakbo nito, lumapit si Mylene sa OVP-Caraga Satellite Office upang mag-apply sa programang MTD.
Noong Hunyo 2025, kabilang si Mylene sa 57 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) mula sa rehiyon na pinagkalooban ng ₱15,000 livelihood grant mula sa OVP. Sa tulong ng karagdagang puhunan, mas naparami pa ng mag-asawa ang kanilang mga panindang tinapay—lalo na ang kanilang mga bestsellers na may ube at chocolate filling.
Nakatulong din ang grant para mas mapalawak pa nila ang negosyo. Nakapagsimula na silang magpatayo ng maliit na tindahan para sa kanilang mga baked goods at processed food products. Bukod dito, nakapagbukas na rin sila ng sariling bigasan bilang karagdagang pagkakakitaan.
Buong puso ang pasasalamat ni Mylene sa OVP para sa tulong at suporta na kanilang natanggap. Aniya, hindi lamang ito pinansyal na tulong, kundi naging daan din upang muling mapagtibay ang kanilang pag-asa at kumpiyansa sa pagnenegosyo.
Ang kwento nina Mylene at ng kanyang asawa ay patunay na sa tulong ng tamang suporta at determinasyon, ang isang simpleng pangarap ay maaaring maging matagumpay na kabuhayan.
Dating mga empleyado sa isang lokal na panaderya, nagdesisyon ang mag-asawa na magtayo ng sarili nilang negosyo noong 2024. Dala ang kanilang kaalaman at karanasan sa paggawa ng tinapay, isinilang ang Rabamitos Bakery.
Ayon kay Mylene, gamay na gamay na nila ang bawat hakbang sa paggawa ng tinapay—mula sa paghahalo ng sangkap, pagmamasa, hanggang sa mismong pagluluto gamit ang tradisyunal na pugon; “Nagsimula po ito being employee po sa ibang bakery, tapos naisipan namin ng asawa ko na magtayo ng amin, para makatulong sa aming pamilya.”
Sa loob ng isang taon, dahil sa kanilang dedikasyon at sipag, unti-unti nilang napaunlad ang kanilang maliit na negosyo. Malaki ang naging pagbabago sa kanilang kita, at nakapagpundar na rin sila ng mga kagamitan na dati ay hindi nila kayang bilhin sa kanilang sahod bilang mga empleyado.
“Makikita mo talaga na may kita ka, kasi being an employee kulang talaga ‘yung minimum wage. Pero nung nagka-negosyo kami, nakapundar kami ng gamit,” dagdag pa ni Mylene.
Bilang bahagi ng kanilang layuning mapalawak pa ang negosyo at mas mapaunlad ang kaalaman sa pagpapatakbo nito, lumapit si Mylene sa OVP-Caraga Satellite Office upang mag-apply sa programang MTD.
Noong Hunyo 2025, kabilang si Mylene sa 57 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) mula sa rehiyon na pinagkalooban ng ₱15,000 livelihood grant mula sa OVP. Sa tulong ng karagdagang puhunan, mas naparami pa ng mag-asawa ang kanilang mga panindang tinapay—lalo na ang kanilang mga bestsellers na may ube at chocolate filling.
Nakatulong din ang grant para mas mapalawak pa nila ang negosyo. Nakapagsimula na silang magpatayo ng maliit na tindahan para sa kanilang mga baked goods at processed food products. Bukod dito, nakapagbukas na rin sila ng sariling bigasan bilang karagdagang pagkakakitaan.
Buong puso ang pasasalamat ni Mylene sa OVP para sa tulong at suporta na kanilang natanggap. Aniya, hindi lamang ito pinansyal na tulong, kundi naging daan din upang muling mapagtibay ang kanilang pag-asa at kumpiyansa sa pagnenegosyo.
Ang kwento nina Mylene at ng kanyang asawa ay patunay na sa tulong ng tamang suporta at determinasyon, ang isang simpleng pangarap ay maaaring maging matagumpay na kabuhayan.