The Philippine leather industry is facing manifold challenges. But it keeps itself alive, at least in a locale like Meycauayan, Bulacan, where it has been thriving for centuries.

Chelsi Leather and Services Inc., a pioneer of the Meycauayan leather industry is leading the way in continuing age-old its legacy. The family behind this thriving business has explored the many potentials of leather in their company’s many year’s of existence. Today, it continues to set its sights in further conquering the world through more crafty and artistic leather products.

It’s my first time to meet a miracle worker. In Balikbayan Magazine’s recent trip to Sta. Maria, Bulacan, we met Bro. Carmelo Cortez, an ordinary man blessed with special gifts from God. It was in June 12, 1991, Bro. Carmelo, then at 21, first witnessed manifestations of rose petals with religious images, and healing. He saw the Mother of Eucharist and Grace, a young lady dressed in white and bathed in brilliant light. Her heart was visible with the Eucharist at the center surrounded by golden stars. She held a rosary on her right hand and a scapular on her left.

Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. has affirmed that the province of Pangasinan deserves nothing less than leadership with all the accomplishments it has achieved to regain the lost glory of Pangasinan in just two and a half years of his administration.