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marketed through direct selling and
social networking sites.
The business started with a
capital investment of Php 30,000.00
with a recovery period of one year.
Ten units of handbags were produced
weekly; 40 monthly. The proponents
gained a profit of Php 3,098.95 in two
month. Paper bag was used as
packaging material in support to the
ordinance prohibiting plastic. A worker
was provided a job.
The researchers
recommended that the business
create and update its social
networking sites for marketing; use
retail distribution channels in malls
and department stores, boutiques,
and Internet stores; increase products’
prices based on the competitors’
products and customers’ ability to pay;
look for more suppliers to secure the
stocks of the materials in producing
the handbags; make catalogs and
brochures for informational
dissemination.
Keywords: handbag, innovation,
capital investment, proponents
TOFURGER
Researchers: Shane Mara M. Sagum,
Kimsen D. Dawinan, and Eugene Karl
M. Dela Cruz
Adviser: Asst. Prof. Lalaine C.
Manguiat
The TWODS Burger is a
business engaged in manufacturing of
tofurger which is tofu and vegetables
similar to hamburgers. Without meat,
tofurger was made to taste similar to
hamburgers though spices and
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marinades creatively used with garlic,
onion, potatoes, breadcrumbs, egg,
and pepper. Tofu, being the main
ingredient of the product is an
excellent source of iron, a vital
requirement to keep blood healthy.
The total project cost of the business
amounted to Php 4500.00.
The implementation of the
business proved this project feasible in
terms of the profit accumulated,
accessibility of raw materials, and
being environmentally friendly.
Proponents recommended to manage
the business effectively to achieve its
goals and objectives; use proper
marketing strategies to gain more
customers; and, allocate assets
properly to acquire higher revenue.
Keywords: tofu, iron, burger, tofurger
PIZZATIK
Researchers: Ricardo V. Libao, Alexa
G. Viterbo, and Reneelyn A.
Cadsawan
Adviser: Asst. Prof. Lalaine C.
Manguiat
Pizzatik Foods sells pizzas
with itik toppings on specialized dough
combined with the natural flavours of
an exquisite pizza. Itik was selected
because it is an in-demand food in the
Philippines. The business aimed to be
one of the top contenders in the pizza
industry. The study found that the
product was feasible and profitable in
terms of quality and price.
Initial investment for the business was
Php 9000 which was used for the
acquisition of raw materials,
equipment, and supplies, registration,
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advertisements, rental fees, and The location was suitable for

utilities.
The business provided an
affordable and exquisite pizza for the
College students of Letran Calamba
and to residents of Bucal. The product
was promoted through social media
sites, tarpaulin, word-of-mouth, and
introduction to different entrepreneurs
during the IBP launching. The
business accomplished its social
responsibility by using eco-friendly
boxes for recycling purposes.
Keywords: itik, pizza, topping, social
responsibility
MOTELICIOUS: KAMOTE BALLS
AND PANCAKE
Researchers: Jianne Marie M. Guico,
Ma. Keinel O. Herradura, and Harlene
Grace M. Sanchez
Adviser: Mr. Johnny Boy S. Tizon
the business because the target
market, residents of Baranggay
Nanhaya in Victoria and the students
from the two public schools in the
area, liked and could afford the
product which did not have
competitors then.
The Php 15,000 capital was
financed equally by the owner and two
investors. It was used to acquire the
tools and equipment for the business
and to sustain the working capital for
two months. The operation of the
business helped by buying main raw
materials for the business and by
providing employment. The
researchers gave the peelings of
sweet potato to a piggery farm.
Keywords: kamote working capital,
filling, delicacy

MOTELICIOUS used kamote

(sweet potato) as raw material. Mote
balls were fried mashed kamote
flavored with any of the following
filling: ham, cheese, chicken, and
tuna. Mote balls were either with
mayonnaise, sweet and spicy or
sweet and sour dips. Mote balls were
served in a small paper plate or paper
cup with colored toothpick to indicate
the fillings.

The business aimed to be the

most in demand, the best known
delicacy and most visited food store
all over the country by consistently
providing high quality, nutritious, and
affordable food to the customers.

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