07/11/2024
We can all build our own wealth! Yes! Yes! Yes!
A powerful story of a Filipino turning hardship into wealth is that of Edgar "Injap" Sia II, the founder of Mang Inasal. Growing up in Iloilo, Injap faced financial struggles, and his family was not wealthy. Despite this, he worked hard to pay his way through college and later realized his passion for business. In 2003, he took a risk and started Mang Inasal, a fast-food chain that specialized in chicken inasal (grilled chicken). With limited capital and a clear focus on providing high-quality, affordable food, he built the brand from the ground up.
His journey was not without challenges, but Injap remained persistent. In just a few years, Mang Inasal grew from a single branch to over 300 nationwide. Eventually, in 2010, he sold Mang Inasal to Jollibee Foods Corporation for PHP 3 billion. With his newfound wealth, he ventured into real estate, co-founding DoubleDragon Properties, which has since become one of the leading property development companies in the Philippines.