Ex-OFW Transforms Laguna Footwear into Thriving Community Business
Elizabeth Francisco Consebido, a former overseas worker, established EFF Footwear Store in Liliw, Laguna, to support the local footwear industry and employ artisans affected by the pandemic. With support from the DTI, she expanded the business through online sales and trade fairs, contributing to the local economy.
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