Unveiling the Sustainable Vision of Gawad Madiskarte Awards

The awards that honor mompreneurs, Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH)'s Gawad Madiskarte powered by PLDT Home, are back! This year, MMPH is highlighting companies that support sustainability in addition to diligent and accomplished mothers.

Amidst the current economic and environmental issues confronting the Philippines, Gawad Madiskarte is searching for mompreneurs who are setting a positive example and proving that sustainable business methods are not only feasible but also profitable. Gawad Madiskarte aims to encourage other business owners and entrepreneurs to build a more promising and sustainable future for everybody by recognizing and honoring these forward-thinking women.

Plastic waste and marine pollution are two of the Philippines' most urgent environmental challenges in 2024, according to a report by earth.org. The nation has an inadequate waste management system and is heavily dependent on single-use plastics, which produce 2.7 million tons of waste annually—a issue the World Bank refers to as "staggering." Additionally, according to the World Bank, 20% of this plastic garbage ends up in Philippine waters, putting marine biodiversity at risk.

The three main prizes for this year are: Diskarteng Eco-Friendly, which goes to the mompreneur who is setting the standard for environmental responsibility and inventing green solutions with vision and advancement; Diskarteng Angat, which goes to the mompreneur who grows her business's sales extraordinary while setting the standard for sustainability; and Diskarteng May Puso, which goes to the mompreneur who makes a positive impact in her communities by carrying out her social responsibility.

For each major prize, two winners will be chosen. The Start-Up category will produce one champion, while the Scale Up category will produce the other. A mompreneur's business must be operating for at least six months to qualify for the Start Up category, and at least thirteen months to qualify for the Scale Up category, with supporting documentation such DTI and BIR permits. Additionally, owners need to have social media accounts and an online store on all e-commerce platforms.

There will also be awards for Diskarteng Digital and Diskarteng Home Business.

Complete the Google Form with your answers and requirement to join. By registering with the group, mompreneurs can obtain the Gawad Madiskarte application form. International Women's Day is March 8, 2024, and that is when all application forms must be submitted.

MMPH is an online network with over 172,000 members and 15,000 trained mompreneurs that was created to encourage, educate, and offer business possibilities to Filipino mompreneurs.

MMPH has collaborated with national and international brands as part of its mission to support and educate mompreneurs. Additionally, MMPH has won numerous industry awards, including the Grand Anvil—the nation's highest PR award—the Silver Award from the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards, the Prosperity Award from the UN Global Compact Network Philippines, the Gold Award for Best PR Program in Southeast Asia from the ASEAN PR Network, and the Grand Award from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines.

Go to madiskartemoms.ph to learn more about MMPH and Gawad Madiskarte.