02/09/2026
Maribel Medina from Lipa City is a successful entrepreneur who turned a simple candy-making opportunity into a thriving business. Starting with a ₱5,000 loan from CARD SME Bank in 2005 and learning to make yema in 2013, she built Rolands Candies through hard work, perseverance, and strong family support.
Today, Maribel supplies a wide variety of sweet treats, including yema, pastillas, and graham balls, to grocery stores across Nagcarlan, Manila, and Batangas City. Through her business, she has been able to send her children to school, purchase delivery vehicles, and provide jobs to people in her community—proving that dedication and the courage to seize opportunities can turn small beginnings into lasting success.