It is during these trying times that people need much inspiration in order to cope, and ultimately, surpass the challenges ahead. It is the perfect time to look for heroes who made such a big difference simply by starting off small. Heroes whose creativity, resilience and perseverance paid off.

Heroes like Medardo and Rosalinda Caliwara. This husband and wife tandem managed to turn their hobby of making Polvoron into a full-time income source by setting up Motz Food Products: a great feat considering this happened way back in 1988, when specialty polvorons were totally unheard of.

Starting off by selling to close relatives and friends, they branched out to distributing to canteens and souvenir shops across the Metro. Slowly but surely, their hardwork paid off and in 2002, they finally launched the House of Polvoron (HOP), their branded Polvoron line, after managing to increase their demand base ten-fold.

And now, HOP products have become a staple in every household with its all-time favorite variants which include the best sellers like pinipig, cashew, pili and cookies and cream. Its newest product, the chocolate coated polvoron is slowly gaining popularity among food enthusiasts, young and old alike. Indeed, HOP has become a household name for all those craving for this local sweet with a fancy twist.

Tough beginnings have happy endings. Think of opportunities when faced with challenges. Be inspired by the heroes who dared and experienced sweet victory. Recognize the hero within you. And while you’re at it, grab a bite of your favorite House of Polvoron product. These small sized wonders can make a big difference. Remember, there’s always HOPe amid crisis.

HOP is available at major supermarkets and kiosks in leading malls nationwide.

For inquiries, please call Motz Food Products at (02) 837-0689 or visit their website at www.houseofpolvoron.com.