Uratex matriarch awarded as Go Negosyo 'STARpreneur'

MANILA, Philippines - For being an inspiring and motivational force in her company, Natividad “Naty” Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of the Uratex Group of Companies, was awarded as one of the eight “Go Negosyo Filipina STARpreneurs” in the Medium/Large category during the “Go Negosyo Kapuso Ka ng Bayan” Women Entrepreneurship Summit held recently at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Cheng joins seven other Filipinas who thrived as entrepreneurs, namely, Genevieve Ledesma-Tan, Zenaida Tantoco, Nelia Siggaoat, Elizabeth Lee, Myrna Yao, Rosalinda Hortaleza and Vicki Belo.

In a country where the male is the predominant species in business, Cheng, or “Tita Naty” as she is fondly called, made her mark as an inspirational symbol among women who aspire to become successful individuals handling their own business.

The “Go Negosyo Filipino STARpreneur” award recognizes outstanding women entrepreneurs whose abilities in handling the intricacies of a business are exemplary, and whose success stories can serve as inspiration to other women who wish to have a business of their own. The eight Filipinas were cited because of their passion, enthusiasm, innovation and willful determination to succeed.

The “Go Negosyo Filipina STARpreneurs” award is an effort of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship, GMA Network, The Philippine Star and the Department of Trade and Industry.