Rosario Bangot

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Rosario Bangot has been fortunate to have in-laws who allow her to farm three hectors (10,000 square meters each), but at one time she lacked the means necessary to buy the Durian and Banana trees she longed to raise. Then she learned about Mentors Philippines.

With her first loan Bangot bought banana seedlings. Those seedlings have now grown into 89 Durian fruit trees and a banana grove with 900 trees. Her first harvest generated 20,000 pesos.

Through her fruit groves, she has been able to send both of her children to college. One of her sons is studying banking and finance, while the other is pursuing a degree in crop processing.

Bangot has demonstrated such knowledge and leadership that she has become a center chief at Mentors, as it’s called, overseeing the progress of six groups of about four people people each. The groups meet every Wednesday to repay loans, report on projects, discuss utilization of newly released loans, and discuss their monthly social activity. It is also a time where Bangot provides leadership training.

"It's wonderful to fulfill my dream and help others do the same," she said. "It is also exciting when I am able to sell my fruit to the whole sale vendors. Providing for my family and assisting with their college educations has always been important to me.”

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