No strawberry left behind

In business, there are a lot of challenges but what's important is how you get back up. Always put God first in your business."IN the heart of Benguet province, known as the "Strawberry Capital of the Philippines," agricultural abundance can sometimes lead to surplus waste.Yet, for one university student, excess harvests presented an opportunity for innovation rooted in local identity.John Glenn Libag, a fourth-year entrepreneurship student at Benguet State University and a resident of Tawang, La Trinidad, has made it his mission to ensure no strawberry goes to waste, especially during peak season.His venture, Bo-oy Food Products, stands as a testament to youth creativity, transforming the ubiquitous berry into a diverse array of non-traditional goods that champion the province's distinct culture.The journey began in 2023 with a simple supply gap."Kulang kasi 'yung supply ng strawberry alamang, sabi ng boss ko, mag-create daw ako ng sarili ko to supply 'yung area…