Direction: Write (A) if the statement is about Alfredo M. Yao and (B)
6. Dubbed as “Dragon Lady", Manang Editha, together with her husband and daughter, Mimie
Mildred), also expanded their business into dragon fruit ice cream, vegan dragon fruit lumpia,
wine, vinegar, and even empanadita, dumplings, and burger patties.
7. At 12 years old, he lost his father and grew up doing odd jobs to help his mother feed her
family of six children.
8. One of his jobs was working in a warehouse of a packaging company.
9. No less than President NOYNOY Aquino awarded Manang Editha for her hardwork, as well
as other well-known awarding bodies. Her farm has a steady market in neighboring provinces in
Ilocos Norte and Metro Manila. Dole Philippines orders in bulk, while hotels in Ilocos Norte are
their regular clients.
10. When no factory took notice, he made his own fruit juice and launched what was to become
one of the biggest local juice brands.