MANILA, Philippines — Television host Vice Ganda poses with Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion and TV5 news anchor Gretchen Ho at the Balik-Bayan 2023 held at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay on Dec. 2. Vice Ganda, whose mother was a former overseas Filipino worker, shared with the audience of more than 1,000 OFWs and their families his entrepreneurial journey and his fondness for cosmetics. He underscored the importance of good financial planning and discipline.
Go Negosyo’s Balik-Bayan 2023 was organized to encourage OFWs to pursue entrepreneurship, featured informative discussions with industry leaders, inspirational and learning sessions featuring successful entrepreneurs, and free onsite mentoring sessions.
Twelve OFWs and OFW families were given awards for their accomplishments in reintegrating into the Philippines as entrepreneurs.