Success Stories of Subanen Entrepreneurs: A Narrative Inquiry

Authors

  • Dain Kreser B. Candia College of Business Education Saint Columban College Pagadian City, 7016, Philippines
  • Felene Mabelle Henteroliso College of Business Education Saint Columban College Pagadian City, 7016, Philippines
  • Ma Theresa S. Nacion College of Business Education Saint Columban College Pagadian City, 7016, Philippines
  • Bryle Christian V. Ornopia College of Business Education Saint Columban College Pagadian City, 7016, Philippines
  • Ace Virgel T. Batingal College of Business Education Saint Columban College Pagadian City, 7016, Philippines
  • Eligen H. Sumicad Jr. College of Business Education Saint Columban College Pagadian City, 7016, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.06.05.06

Keywords:

Subanen entrepreneurs, narrative inquiry, indigenous entrepreneurship, Philippines, cultural heritage, resilience,, sustainable development, inclusive economic growth, community support, resourcefulness, adaptability.

Abstract

This narrative inquiry investigates the success stories of Subanen entrepreneurs in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, addressing the research gap of limited localized studies on this specific indigenous group's entrepreneurial experiences.  The study explores how cultural values, traditions, and socio-economic contexts influence their entrepreneurial success, highlighting the importance of cultural preservation alongside business innovation.

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Published

2025-05-23

How to Cite

Candia, D. K. B. ., Henteroliso, F. M., Nacion, M. T. S. ., Ornopia, B. C. V. ., Batingal, A. V. T. ., & Sumicad Jr., E. H. . (2025). Success Stories of Subanen Entrepreneurs: A Narrative Inquiry. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 6(5), 2193-2205. https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.06.05.06