MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores are becoming hubs for cultivating psychological, social and economic empowerment among Filipina entrepreneurs, according to a study by startup Packworks in ...

MANILA, Philippines — Gone are the days when Filipinos only go to sari-sari stores for everyday essentials: now, they’re increasingly becoming a go-to destination for special occasion treats ...

Launched in 2018 as a solution for multinational companies with only a handful of sari-sari store partners, Packworks has rapidly expanded as a B2B platform that enables growth and success ...

Most women have run their sari-sari stores for three to eleven years, starting with an initial capital of 2,500 pesos (US$43.5) to 50,000 pesos (US$870.5), according to the study.

The Traditional Indian Sari is Rooted in Antiquity The sari’s story begins in the Indus Valley Civilization, flourishing around 2800-1800 BCE. Evidence suggests that early women draped ...

SARI-SARI stores, locally known as neighborhood mom-and-pop shops, are not just a primary source of daily essentials for around 94 percent of Filipinos but a vital source of empowerment among women ...

Sari-sari stores are driving women’s empowerment in the Philippines, according to a study published by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) in collaboration with tech start-up ...

SMALL BUSINESS – A lady netizen shared the challenges she faces in managing her small sari-sari store. Recently, Amara Carmelle Gallofin, a Facebook user, shared her daily struggle in running her ...

Sehri Iftar Time for Sari - Month of Ramadan 2025: Managing your fasting schedule with a detailed Sehri and Iftar times calendar for Sari. This comprehensive guide provides accurate timings for Sehri ...