Give at least 5 examples of hospitality or tourism entrepreneurs in the Philippines, state the name of their business, it's background, abd it's products and services offered.
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Answer:1. Tony Meloto – Gawad Kalinga's Enchanted Farm (GK Enchanted Farm)Background: Tony Meloto is the founder of Gawad Kalinga, a movement aimed at ending poverty in the Philippines. He launched the Enchanted Farm as a “Silicon Valley for social entrepreneurs.”Business: GK Enchanted Farm (Bulacan)Products/Services:Farm tours, social entrepreneurship programsAgritourism activitiesFarm-to-table food and locally made products (e.g., organic soap, jam, snacks)Volunteer and internship programs---2. Cecilia Tanchoco – Cecilia’s Garden & Events PlaceBackground: A family businesswoman who turned her passion for gardening and hospitality into a thriving events venue.Business: Cecilia’s Garden & Events Place (San Mateo, Rizal)Products/Services:Event venue rental (weddings, birthdays, corporate events)Garden and nature-themed ambianceCatering services and event planning packages---3. Nina D. Terol – Manila For A DayBackground: A writer, speaker, and culture advocate who co-founded a cultural walking tour business to showcase the real Manila.Business: Manila For A DayProducts/Services:Guided walking tours focused on history, art, and culture of ManilaCustomizable educational tours for students and corporate groupsStorytelling-based tourism promoting Filipino heritage---4. El Nido Resorts – Ten Knots Development Corporation (founded by Rico Tantoco)Background: A pioneering eco-tourism entrepreneur who developed high-end resorts with sustainability at the core.Business: El Nido Resorts (Palawan)Products/Services:Luxury eco-resorts (Miniloc, Lagen, Pangulasian, Apulit Islands)Island-hopping, diving, snorkelingNature preservation and community-based tourism programs---5. Anna Meloto-Wilk & Dylan Wilk – Human Nature / GK Enchanted Farm StayBackground: Anna, daughter of Tony Meloto, co-founded Human Nature, a social enterprise promoting Filipino-made organic products.Business: Human Nature and GK Enchanted Farm StayProducts/Services:Eco-tourism accommodations within the farmOrganic personal care products (Human Nature)Tours, farming experiences, wellness retreats
