Bag designer Martha Rodriguez takes the fabrics of Mindanao to the global stage.
Back when Martha Rodriguez was a young girl growing up in Cagayan de Oro, she never dreamed she’d one day be a designer. “I guess when you’re coming from a small town, success is more like getting a 9-to-5 job, climbing the corporate ladder, and attaching an Atty. or a Dr. to your name,” she says. “I was not too keen on being my own boss or even launching my brand, Vesti. The idea was too far-fetched.” But things have a funny way of working out, as now her products are available internationally. And while Martha’s designs are modern and sophisticated, they still reflect a sense of love and passion for her roots. She tells My Pope about how it all started.
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Happy Meals
Bento by Kat’s Instagram-worthy creations are too cute to eat!
Healing Hunger
Reach Out Feed Philippines makes sure kids in some of the poorest areas of the country head to school with delicious and nutritious baon.
From The Farm To Lolo Kiko's Table
The vegetable garden provides fresh produce for Casa Santa Marta’s kitchen so the Pope always eats healthy meals!
Enjoy These Easy Recipes From Casa Santa Marta's Summer Menu
As we know and have written about several times, Pope Francis is always frugal at the table—and the menu of Casa Santa Marta’s kitchen reflects this. Lolo Kiko’s hot-weather menu includes these very simple and healthy recipes that use fresh ingredients that we can all easily prepare.
Sweet Inspirations
Chef Baba Benedicto talks about comfort food, making a big shift, and baking for Pope Francis.
The Many Faces Of Pope Francis
… And what they mean!
Rise To The Occasion
Five tips for making the most of your opportunities!
Of Feasts And Festivals
For Filipino Catholics, special occasions abound throughout the year!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Ube Lola, the star of My Pope’s commercial, Bridge, tells us how she loves every acting opportunity that comes her way because of her passion for the craft.
Dogs' Best Friend
By training pet owners to be more responsible, Lestre Zapanta makes the lives of our furry four-legged friends so much better.
