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From helping his family to helping the community with Alfamart
Martiniano “Degs” Valencia has always had the heart and soul of an entrepreneur. As a young schoolboy in Sta. Rita, Pampanga, Degs plied the streets of his hometown, selling boiled corn and fresh carabao’s milk to earn some extra cash. His entrepreneurial streak continued well into his college years, supplying Pampanga’s meat products to various […]
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Super Minimart chain Alfamart opens first store in Olongapo
Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, recently opened a new store in SM City Olongapo, Zambales. The expansion Alfamart Philippines COO Harvey Ong says, represents a milestone in the brand’s Northern expansion. “Our goal has always been to receh more underserved communities, to provide them with a convenient and affordable Super […]
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How this “Chic.Boy” found his match
Eden Satinitigan is a businessman that has enjoyed a comfortable career as one of the owners of two companies. KDJA Construction Services, an engineering and construction firm, and SafeXpress Logistics, Inc., a supply chain company, was business-as-usual until the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic struck. The ensuing quarantine limited the operation of construction companies, while logistics […]
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Alfamart brightens up your grocery shopping with ‘Christmasya Deals’
Brighten Up Your Christmas with Alfamart’s Christmasaya Deals Despite 2020 being a particularly challenging year, Filipinos still remain connected to the celebration of the country’s favorite season, Christmas. Even in the face of countless adjustments and new protocols, there is no stopping the Pinoy Christmas spirit. To help Filipinos prepare for their celebrations, Alfamart, the first and […]
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From Laundromat to minimart, how this businessman’s gamble paid off
For a small business, growing at a comfortable pace can be tough. Not only do you have to worry about keeping yourself out of the red, you’ll also have to make the right amount of profit so you have enough to invest back into developing your business. This was pretty much the reality that Arles […]
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Get an Alfamart ecobag free for every P500 purchase
Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, is currently giving away ecobags to its customers. Most cities and municipalities are currently imposing ordinances that reduce, or even completely ban, the single-use plastics. Thus, ecobags have emerged to become a necessary item to bring when shopping around. However, most people that go […]
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Alfamart expands GCash payment coverage to all stores
The ease-of-access to cashless payment methods, and the contactless culture brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, has made cashless transactions pretty much the norm. In response to this shift in customer behavior, Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, will be accepting GCash for all its stores by the end of […]
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Alfamart shares tie-up with DEC’s, gives opportunities to more tie-ups and partnerships
The economic downturn brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic can never be overstated. In the wake of the disease – and the quarantines implemented to control it – countless businesses have been forced to cease operations, and ultimately, close shop. Of course, there are those who are fortunate enough to survive. However, as the economy […]
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Jollibee’s Marinated Frozen Chicken Cut-Ups is now available in select Alfamart stores
Everyone’s favorite Jollibee Chickenjoy just got closer to home! Jollibee’s Marinated Frozen Chicken Cut-Ups is now available in select Alfamart stores. The pre-marinated Chickenjoy cut-ups are seasoned with Jollibee’s signature spices, so all you need to do is thaw, coat in egg and flour, and deep fry. Alfamart is the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines […]
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Super Minimart: Netizens praise Alfamart and staff for staying open despite #ECQ
The other day, while my partner and I were checking out our remaining supplies, we talked about what shops, stores and restaurants we wished were nearer our place. Now, we live just a few houses away from Mindanao Ave. and we are just 5 to 10 minute drive away from a Jollibee/McDo/Dunkin/PizzaHut etc… and even […]
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Alfamart: Improving Lives, One Super Minimart At A Time
When we hear the word “progress”, images of roads, buildings, and an urbanized lifestyle come to mind. That is all well and good for those residing in so-called “Imperial Manila” but, for most, progress comes at a sustained pace and a grassroots-level scale–a freshly paved road, a new tricycle terminal, or in the case of […]
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Alfamart continues to change lives of business partners
Martiniano “Degs” Valencia is a simple man with not-so-simple dreams. As a young boy, he was already honing his entrepreneurial spirit, selling fresh carabao’s milk and boiled corn in the streets of his hometown of Sta. Rita, Pampanga. By the time he reached college, Valencia was supplying processed meat products from Pampanga to various stores […]
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