Scroll through any Facebook group and you’ll see the usual—questions, tips, maybe a few buy-and-sell posts. Most of them come and go. Conversations start, then disappear.
But sometimes, something sticks.
For a growing community of Filipino mothers, those posts became more than just exchanges. They became the starting point of real businesses.
That’s exactly what happened inside Madiskarte Moms PH, a community powered by PLDT Home that has quietly grown into one of the most active spaces for aspiring mompreneurs in the country.
What began as a simple group during the pandemic has now evolved into a network of over 226,000 members—mothers sharing advice, testing ideas, and helping each other figure things out in real time.
FROM SIMPLE POSTS TO WORKING BUSINESSES
Inside the group, the conversations are practical.
How much should I price this?
Where do I source materials?
How do I start selling online?
These aren’t theoretical discussions. They’re everyday problems, answered by people who are going through the same thing.
Over time, those exchanges turned into something more structured. The community introduced mentorship, online learning sessions, and programs that helped members move from idea to execution.
By 2024, Madiskarte Moms PH had already reached over 190,000 members, with nearly 25,000 moms trained through webinars and online sessions. Today, that number has grown to over 226,000—each one part of a network built on shared experience and practical advice.
And from those daily posts, real businesses began to take shape.
GAWAD MADISKARTE: FROM ONLINE TO CENTER STAGE
Once a year, those stories move beyond the screen.
Gawad Madiskarte, the community’s flagship awards program, brings these businesses into the spotlight—recognizing the mothers who took ideas from the group and turned them into something sustainable.
The 4th Gawad Madiskarte, held on March 28, 2026 at Seda BGC, gathered finalists representing different stages of entrepreneurship—from those just starting out to those already scaling their operations.
In the Start-Up, Diskarteng Angat category, finalists included Kianne Intila Telan of Creationz by Kianne, Mercedita T. Madrona of KusiNANAY’s Food Products, and Sheena Marie A. Mallari of Jakesheen’s Homemade Spreads, with Mallari taking the win.
Her story started in 2020, at the height of uncertainty, with just ₱2,000 and a simple idea—a yema spread made to capture a familiar Filipino taste. Through consistent social media posting and a reseller model that allowed others to start small, the business quickly gained traction, reaching close to ₱70,000 in earnings within weeks.
For the Scale-Up, Diskarteng Angat category, Abigael M. Cruz of Momi Bigbig’s Kitchen, Sahara Carmona of Chits Plants and Flower Shop, and Melanie A. Medrano of Gramworth Enterprises Inc. were recognized, with Medrano emerging as the winner.
What started with small kitchen production—around 30 sachets at a time—grew into a full operation. Today, the brand Cacaomistry stands as an eight-digit enterprise, built through steady scaling, systems, and consistency.
In the Diskarteng Eco-Friendly category, finalists Rambie Go of Rambie’s Collection, Lanie Abanes Geronimo of Ecobum Cloth Diapers, and April Rose Ocampo of Bounty Honey highlighted sustainability-driven ideas, with Geronimo taking the award.
Her business was shaped by personal experience and the realities of waste at home, leading her to develop reusable cloth diapers designed to reduce the volume of disposable waste families produce daily.
For Diskarteng May-Puso, Lara Dela Torre of LCP Studios, Elsie Camille Espiritu of Kamagong Woodworkz, and Rhiozeel Pomer of St. Pio Innovations Solutions Corp. represented purpose-driven ventures, with Espiritu recognized for her work supporting local craftsmen and her plans to expand into training programs for the community.
All 12 finalists were also nominated for the Diskarteng Fiber Biz Award, a special recognition voted by members of the Madiskarte Moms PH community. This year’s award went to Rambie Go of Rambie’s Collection, reflecting a journey that resonated strongly with fellow mompreneurs.
Each winner received ₱100,000 and a custom trophy designed by Filipino visual artist Eric Masangkay, while finalists received ₱25,000 each.
MORE THAN JUST A GROUP
The finalists represent only a small part of what’s happening inside the community.
Every day, new ideas are shared. Some remain as conversations. Others move forward—tested, refined, and eventually turned into products and services.
For many of these moms, the starting point wasn’t capital or formal training. It was access—to information, to a support system, and to a space where asking questions was part of the process.
That’s what Madiskarte Moms PH has built over time.
The businesses are already running.
The community is already built.
If you’re looking to start, Madiskarte Moms PH is one place to begin.
