Philippines
Melodina is a 52-year-old entrepreneur who runs an eatery with the support of her husband, who is also a farmer cultivating their rice farmland. The couple has four children, all of whom are married and living independently. They reside in the province of Cebu and work together to meet their daily needs.
In 1994, Melodina and her husband began operating an eatery alongside a small grocery shop to support their family. She prepares up to 12 dishes daily and sells a range of grocery items, operating from 6am daily Her daily sales reach up to £50, with higher earnings on weekends after creditors’ repayments.
Melodina personally prepares the food with assistance from her husband before he leaves for the rice farm. She purchases cooking ingredients every afternoon and restocks groceries, including soft drinks, twice a week.
She has applied for an additional loan from Lendwithcare local partner, LAMAC, to serve as working capital for both the eatery and the grocery store. The loan will be used to purchase more cooking ingredients and increase grocery stocks, ensuring the shop remains fully stocked and attractive to customers. She plans to repay the loan within three months.
Loan added: 26 January 2026
Melodina's loan repayment schedule
| Date | Expected repayments | Actual repayments |
|---|---|---|
| £37.17 | ||
| £123.91 | ||
| £123.91 | ||
| £123.91 | Available |
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