Bini Jhoanna plays cameo role in Puregold’s heartwarming tribute to sari-sari store owners

February 3 ------ Puregold continues its heartfelt tribute to Filipino sari-sari store owners, or micro-entrepreneurs, with its Sari-Sari Stories video series. The latest installment features a special cameo from Bini’s Jhoanna.

Titled “The Witness,” the short film tells a tender coming-of-age love story that unfolds across the years, shaped by change, constancy, and the quiet presence of a sari-sari store owner who sees it all.

Jhoanna’s cameo adds an extra layer of warmth and relatability to the narrative, underscoring the film’s message of appreciation for small business owners across the country. Affirming the role sari-sari stores play in Filipinos’ everyday lives, Jhoanna said, “Importante na hindi mawala ang sari-sari store. Bukod sa pagiging very Pinoy, ito pa rin ang pinaka-accessible sa maraming komunidad. Iba pa rin yung may mapupuntahan kang malapit sa’yo.”

The latest Sari-Sari Story follows the budding romance between two childhood sweethearts, with their youthful ardor eventually evolving into real, enduring love. The video depicts the highs and lows of their relationship, all from the perspective of a humble sari-sari store owner who witnesses it all.

Puregold senior marketing manager Ivy Hayagan-Piedad echoed Jhoanna’s sentiments, saying, “Puregold has always been a proud ally of micro-entrepreneurs across the country. Through Sari-Sari Stories, we continue to uphold the role sari-sari store owners play in our everyday lives. In their communities, they bring people together by providing convenience and access to daily essentials.”

“The Witness” builds on the momentum of earlier Sari-Sari Stories installments such as “Ways,” featuring SB19’s Stell, and “The Sign,” which included a cameo by SkustaClee. The series has collectively sparked conversations online and resonated with netizens, Aling Puring members, and Puregold followers, reinforcing the significant role sari-sari stores play in everyday Filipino life.

As the series continues, audiences are encouraged to watch for the next story, reflecting how sari-sari stores have, over time, integrated themselves into people’s lives and the communities they serve.

Source: manilatimes.net