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Podcast: Howie Severino Presents
Episode: From upland farmer to TOYM awardee — Mark Gersava on overcoming poverty
Description: In the boonies of Sultan Kudarat province in Mindanao, where conflict would force his community to evacuate, Mark Gersava found a way to finish college. He eventually ended up in an office in Makati where he is thriving as a “social entrepreneur.” He explains to Howie Severino how an innovative, conscience-driven businessman can compete against hard-core capitalists. His main product? Plantable bamboo toothbrushes.Producer: Aubrey Delos ReyesResearcher: Lilian TiburcioEditor: Jayr MagtotoLinks: https://bambuhay.ph/https://www.facebook.com/bambuhayphhttps://www.instagram.com/bambuhayph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.