PLDT Home Celebrates Inspiring Mompreneurs at the 4th Gawad Madiskarte Awards

     There’s something deeply inspiring about mothers who quietly build dreams while taking care of their families at the same time. The kind of women who juggle business meetings between household chores, pack orders late at night, and continue showing up for their families while slowly building something meaningful of their own.

     That same spirit was celebrated at the recently concluded 4th Gawad Madiskarte Awards by PLDT Home, honoring Filipino mompreneurs whose resilience, creativity, and determination continue to create positive impact within their communities.

PLDT Home Celebrates Inspiring Mompreneurs at the 4th Gawad Madiskarte Awards
Present during the celebration were (from left) John Y. Palanca, Senior Vice President and Head of Home Consumer Business, PLDT Inc.; Rosalyn Mesina, Country Programme Coordinator, UN Women; Sheena Marie Mallari, owner of Jakesheen Homemade Spreads; Lanie Abanes Geronimo, owner of Ecobum Cloth Diapers; Melanie Medrano, owner of Gramworth Enterprises Inc.; Elsie Espiritu, owner of Kamagong Woodworks; Rambie Go, owner of Rambie’s Collection; Ina Pineda, VP and Head of Marketing Communications, PLDT Home; and Cheryl Maxine Loyola, AVP and Head of Public Relations and Brand Advocacies, PLDT Home.

From Hustle to High-Tech: Filipino Mompreneurs Turn to Gemini to Grow Their Businesses

     Filipino mompreneurs are transforming homegrown businesses by embracing artificial intelligence (AI). They streamline operations, spark creativity, and make smarter decisions. Once complex, AI is now accessible, helping women entrepreneurs automate routine tasks and focus on growing purposeful, sustainable businesses.

     More than just a tool, AI is quickly becoming an essential support system—helping mompreneurs manage finances, spot trends, and generate new ideas with greater speed and confidence. This shift comes to life through the real stories of Filipina entrepreneurs at the Gemini Academy, a collaboration among Google Philippines, PLDT Home, and Madiskarte Moms PH. Here, women are learning how to harness AI to elevate their businesses and expand their impact.

From Hustle to High-Tech: Filipino Mompreneurs Turn to Gemini to Grow Their Businesses
From tech-curious to tech-empowered: Madiskarte Moms PH has evolved into a digitally savvy community. The Gemini Academy event successfully transitioned the conversation from "what AI is" to how it can practically supercharge home-based enterprises.

‘Panahon Mo Na’: Celebrating the Rise of Filipino Mompreneurs Through the 4th Gawad Madiskarte

     Behind every small business run by a mother is a daily balancing act, between managing a household, raising children, and building a livelihood. For many Filipina mompreneurs, entrepreneurship is not just about earning income but about creating opportunities for their families and shaping a future on their own terms.

     Recognizing the resilience and determination of these women, PLDT Home’s Madiskarte Moms Philippines (MMPH) continues to empower mothers across the country through community support, learning opportunities, and programs that celebrate their achievements.

‘Panahon Mo Na’: Celebrating the Rise of Filipino Mompreneurs Through the 4th Gawad Madiskarte

PLDT Home Strengthens Support for Women-Led Enterprises This Women’s Month

     A growing number of women across the Philippines are turning online platforms into full-fledged businesses, reshaping the country’s entrepreneurial landscape in the process. This Women’s Month, PLDT Home highlights this surge and expands its support for women-led enterprises through stronger connectivity, AI training, and programs aimed at helping businesses scale responsibly.

     Recent data from the Philippine Commission on Women shows just how significant this shift has become. Women own 66 percent of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and lead 62 percent of newly registered businesses. These figures underscore the growing influence of women as economic drivers and community builders nationwide.

PLDT Home Strengthens Support for Women-Led Enterprises This Women’s Month

Gawad Madiskarte Celebrates Five Years of Heart, Hustle, and Community

     PLDT Home and Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH) mark a milestone this year as they celebrate five years of empowering Filipina mompreneurs – women who lead with heart, hustle, and ingenuity. From humble beginnings during the pandemic, the movement has grown into a thriving community of over 215,000 members, with more than 25,000 mompreneurs trained, equipped, and inspired to build businesses that uplift families and transform communities. 

     This year, MMPH brings back Gawad Madiskarte, the annual awards ceremony that honors exceptional Filipina mompreneurs who embody leadership, compassion, and innovation. More than just awards, Gawad Madiskarte has become a powerful platform for uplifting women whose creativity and determination transform not only their families, but also their communities—and the nation.

Gawad Madiskarte Celebrates Five Years of Heart, Hustle, and Community