Mars Goloran worked as a cook in Kuwait for 15 years until she had to go back to Isabela in April 2020

due to the pandemic.

“I came home worried about the future but I never lost hope. May mga kaalaman naman ako na maaring gamitin sa pagsisimulang muli.” Mars shared.

Once settled at home, Mars started figuring out what to do. “Starting from scratch is indeed hard considering the economic situation of our country. Naghanap ako ng makukuhanan ng puhunan and found the HEROES Program,” she added.

Mars took her chance and applied for the online training that is part of the requirements for the loan. “After the training nag-qualify na ako mag-loan sa HEROES. Malaking tulong po talaga para sa aming na nangangailangan ng bagong simula.” Mars shared.

Observing their community and considering the knowledge she brought home from her job abroad, Mars opened a variety store and named it Kimchi G. Sare-Sari Store. She sells daily essentials and frozen food items. 

“Napili ko po ito dahil base sa sitwasyon ng aming komunidad, hindi na po makalabas masyado ang mga tao. Kaya mainam po na hindi na po sila lumayo para bumili ng kanilang mga pangangailangan,” Mars added.

With the store doing very well, Mars planned on staying for good in the Philippines. “Marami po akong plano sa tindahan,kapag maayos na sitwasyon magsisimula na din ako magluto at magdagdag ng kainan. Para magamit ko din ang aking cooking skills,” she excitedly shared.

“Mahirap ang sitwasyon, maraming mga bumigay at sumuko dahil sa pagkawala ng trabaho abroad pero hanggang di natin tinatanggap ang sitwasyon ay di natin magagawan ng paraan na mapabuti ang ating kalagayan.”

 

Posted on June 3, 2021