First Filipino company sa skincare industry na suportado ng DOST, kinilala sa Global Islamic Economy Champion Award!
First Filipino company sa skincare industry na suportado ng DOST, kinilala sa Global Islamic Economy Champion Award!
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00:00 Another Pinoy pride we will visit today is the first Filipino company in the skincare industry
00:06 supported by the Department of Science and Technology of the UST
00:10 recognized by the Global Islamic Economic Champion Award.
00:14 And to tell us about their journey, we will talk to Ms. Mary Jane Raka and Sir Henry Vito.
00:22 Good morning and welcome to Rise and Shine Philippines.
00:25 Good morning.
00:27 Mary, good morning. We want to know how your journey started. Tell us about it.
00:31 So, first, the journey of the CNS Cosmetic Industry was really hard.
00:36 We started with just 5 people, 5 employees.
00:39 So, it started in 2005.
00:41 Okay.
00:41 So, it was really hard. We put our plant in a remote place in Balatatis, San Antonio, Quezon.
00:48 So, the goal is to provide work.
00:50 So, our plant is not in the cities, if not in a remote place.
00:57 Okay. So, you entered the cosmetic industry. Tell us more.
01:00 Yes, we really entered because Henry and I are both agents in supermarkets.
01:08 Okay.
01:09 So, you already have a background when it comes to health and beauty products.
01:13 Yes. How to market our products.
01:16 At first, of course, in Batangas only, in Lipa.
01:19 And then we had supermarkets nationwide.
01:23 And then, that's when DOST arrived in 2014 because we couldn't afford the volume of abroad because of export.
01:32 When it comes to volume, can you share with us your market share of your products nationwide?
01:38 So, our volume, at first, we started small.
01:42 And then, we saw DOST and they helped us to comply with the volume internationally.
01:49 So, now, our company's volume, with the help of DOST Setup Program,
01:54 it really increased not only by 1,000%.
01:56 So, in fact, now we can make around 50,000 pieces of soap.
02:00 So, that's how big it is.
02:02 Before, it was only 5,000 because it was one by one.
02:05 Because our products that are made by the CNA Cosmetic Industry are all natural product.
02:11 Okay. Setup Program and DOST.
02:14 In-depth discussion about this, how does it work and how does it help you?
02:19 And it's possible that it can help other Filipinos who will open this class or will enter other industries.
02:26 So, the help of DOST Setup Program is really that the industries like us, the big ones,
02:33 can give the right automations in terms of machineries.
02:37 So, those of us who are small, those who are in business, we just approach the DOST branch in the whole Philippines.
02:43 So, inter-equipment, right? And financial assistance as well?
02:47 Yes.
02:48 So, how did you approach it? What was your step?
02:52 So, my step, because I like watching TV. I watched TV on PTV4.
02:56 So, I really watch it every night.
02:59 So, I saw the program.
03:00 That's right. That's how it should be, sir.
03:02 So, I watch the programs of government agencies.
03:05 So, I really saw a program that helps people like us, the small ones.
03:12 So, I went to Batangas City and the people there are really kind.
03:16 And we were immediately investigated to help us.
03:20 That's great.
03:21 Because, you know, honestly, a lot of people say that they don't watch PTV.
03:25 But they didn't know that the programs of the government are shown here.
03:30 And because of that, like sir, he saw that this program will benefit them.
03:34 Watch PTV.
03:35 Yes, a lot of people are really helped.
03:39 And honestly, the government's testing, like the OST,
03:43 that's the only agency that really helped us to become experts in 16 countries.
03:48 16 countries.
03:49 Yes.
03:50 Wow.
03:50 So, when did you start?
03:52 2005.
03:53 After we got married.
03:56 Ah, that's it.
03:58 So, the value of our capital, sir, believe me, is around 5,000 pesos.
04:01 5,000 pesos.
04:02 We're both employees.
04:04 So, we dreamt of having a business.
04:06 That's it.
04:06 So, the journey of our business, we also allied that our employees will also give back to the farmers.
04:14 And the one you want to expand, you already approached DOS.
04:17 Yes.
04:18 Speaking of expansion, you are the first skin care company that entered the market of the United Arab Emirates.
04:27 Congratulations.
04:28 Tell us.
04:29 The products there are high standards, right?
04:31 Honestly, it's very rare to enter the GCC country because, as you know, we are Muslim brothers.
04:37 So, we really comply.
04:39 The DOS really helped us to comply with the testing.
04:42 Everything.
04:42 Which is, the halal is really tight in the boundaries of entering the Middle East country.
04:47 And last February, we were awarded the Champion Islamic Award in the UAE.
04:52 Yes.
04:53 Of the Prime.
04:54 Of the Prime Group.
04:55 Congratulations.
04:56 Congratulations for that award.
04:58 The first ever.
04:59 Because of that, you were recognized by the Global Islamic Economy Champion Award.
05:05 So, how does it feel that you were able to get this kind of recognition?
05:09 Yes.
05:10 To be honest, it's a big memory for us.
05:14 As a Filipino, that's what we say in our social media, "Tatak Pinoy, Dugong Pinoy."
05:22 Because the CLH Cosmetic Industry is not a big company.
05:26 We were the only ones who were able to do it because of our testing and the quality of our products.
05:33 Our products are really locally raw materials used.
05:39 And then, only 20% is imported.
05:42 There.
05:43 And that's the beauty when you are supported by a government agency.
05:48 They make sure that the quality products and materials are really good.
05:52 What would you like to say to our fellow Filipinos who want to start their own business?
06:00 I would like to say to our fellow Filipinos who have small businesses,
06:04 because we are really going through a lot of trials in life.
06:07 The pandemic is happening.
06:08 So, let's not be discouraged.
06:10 Let's fight.
06:12 At least, I would like to say that we should have a system
06:16 that we should study carefully what we are going to do in life.
06:21 And let's follow the trending.
06:23 Let's not be left behind.
06:24 Because if we follow the trending, like social media,
06:27 we should not be left behind in social media.
06:30 We should always be there.
06:32 And the government agencies should open up to help, especially the DOSC.
06:36 They should be there to give us financial assistance.
06:40 And of course, the machineries. They should be there.
06:44 And of course, invite our viewers to like your Facebook and social media pages.
06:50 Okay. You can follow and share our Facebook page,
06:55 like All White Skin Blend Philippines.
06:57 And on TikTok, All White Skin Blend Philippines.
07:00 And follow me, Madam Apple, and Mary Jane Robledo-Raca.
07:05 Because of course, in social media, you really need to be flexible.
07:09 That's what my husband said.
07:11 Social media is also one of the things that really helps promote.
07:15 And then, our business is traditional.
07:18 It's available in 16 countries, in different countries.
07:22 Not only UAE, we have America, we also have Canada, and then in Asian countries.
07:28 But it's available in supermarkets and hypermarkets nationwide here in Aden.
07:36 And globally, in supermarkets as well.
07:40 Alright, on that note, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
07:44 And for providing information about how you met Ms. Mary Jane Robledo-Raca and Sir Henry Vito Robledo-Raca.