The project

“Bagged Enterprise” was founded by Serno Recato in 2006, but was registered as official business in 2012. He is assisted by his wife Estela in managing their employees, and her daughter Jenelyn in marketing and design. They specialize in making bags of different designs and quality, and offers free consultation for clients. They are sub-contractors of different brands known in public, but for 2016, they are starting to have their own brand.

Seven are regularly employed. Mr. Serno provides job to people in the rural area in Baras, Rizal. Even non-experienced are being hired, and provides them with hands-on training. They categorize them by their skills, where salary rate depends. 13 others are employed as part time workers.

Their family actively joins capacity building held by NPFC.

Purpose of loan to be used in buying raw materials to meet customer demand. To be provided by LendAhand and local partner NPFC. To be repaid in 18 months.