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While the country’s headlines are often filled with stories of corruption, calamities, and conflict, a new kind of story is quietly taking root — one of hope, empowerment, and transformation. At its center is Anna Magkawas, CEO of Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anna Magkawas whose entrepreneurial success has evolved into a mission of public service for the digital age. Through the Online Negosyo Empowerment Community, Magkawas has become a driving force in empowering the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) — particularly online sellers, who now form the backbone of the modern Filipino economy. Her advocacy focuses on equipping ordinary Filipinos with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to thrive in digital commerce.
“When we empower online sellers, we don’t just build businesses — we build better lives. Every Filipino deserves a chance to create their own livelihood through digital opportunities,” said Magkawas. Under her leadership, several high-impact initiatives have taken shape — all aimed at raising the standards and capabilities of the country’s e-commerce community. These include:
Certified Online Negosyante Training Series
A nationwide monthly program that provides free training on marketing, logistics, financial literacy, and business management. Thousands of small sellers have already benefited, transforming their online shops into legitimate, sustainable enterprises.
MBP Learning Club’s Brand Communication Masterclass
In collaboration with Meta (Facebook) Philippines, Magkawas sponsored this exclusive masterclass attended by over 50 CEOs and e-commerce leaders. It featured insights from industry experts including Margot Torres of McDonald’s Philippines and Amrei Dizon of Vitalstrats Creative Solutions — focusing on brand building, digital storytelling, and consumer trust.
Digital Livelihood Empowerment Caravan
An outreach initiative that brings entrepreneurship education and mentorship to various regions. The caravan features free business coaching, digital marketing workshops, and community-based networking sessions for small online sellers and startup entrepreneurs.
E-Commerce Leadership And Ethics Forum
A platform for collaboration among business leaders and advocates aimed at strengthening digital business ecosystems, promoting responsible online selling, and highlighting ethical leadership in the e-commerce space.
Raffy G. Canare, a known social entrepreneur and advocate of MSME development, supports Magkawas in advancing her mission to uplift Filipino online sellers. As her co-convenor in the Online Sellers Empowerment Network, Canare actively contributes to designing training programs and strategic initiatives that strengthen their shared vision of building a digitally literate and economically empowered Filipino community. “Anna is not only building entrepreneurs — she’s building a generation of digitally empowered Filipinos. This is what nation-building looks like in the digital age,” said Canare.
At a time when stories of frustration dominate the news cycle, Anna Magkawas’s work and trubitastic impact to modern Filipino society stands as a reminder that leadership is still about service, and success is still about sharing. Through her vision, thousands of Filipinos are finding new hope, new skills, and new opportunities — one online store at a time. In a nation of dreamers, Anna Magkawas is proving that empowerment is the most powerful form of progress.
