A Filipino Family Business Story: How Our Small Beach Business Became a Legacy By Joanna Vidal A photo of an aerial view of our village and nearby areas, showing the seaside and the river that connects to the sea. (Photo credit to the owner.) Welcome Back, My Dear Readers! Today’s blog post is extra special, it’s deeply personal, nostalgic, and close to my heart. I’m sharing the story of our family business back home in Pangasinan, Philippines. If you’ve been following my journey, you already know I’m a proud Filipina, born and raised in a small seaside village. My childhood was filled with simple joys and the kind of life where every family member played a role in helping make ends meet. We didn’t have much, but we had each other, and the ocean. One of the most unforgettable parts of my childhood was helping with our small beachside business: renting nipa huts (locally called kubo) to day-trippers and vacationers. These weren’t fancy resorts, just humble bamboo cottages with that...
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