SAVING THE PLANET, SAVING LIVES

SAVING THE PLANET, SAVING LIVES

From upland farmer to TOYM awardee — Mark Gersava on overcoming poverty

In the boonies of Sultan Kudarat province in Mindanao, where conflict would force his community to evacuate, Mark Gersava found a way to finish college. He eventually ended up in an office in Makati where he is thriving as a “social entrepreneur.”

He explains to Howie Severino how an innovative, conscience-driven businessman can compete against hard-core capitalists. His main product? Plantable bamboo toothbrushes.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/opinion/content/914929/from-upland-farmer-to-toym-awardee-mark-gersava-on-overcoming-poverty/story

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