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RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa launch SioMaynila

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Josh Mercado

MANILA -- Even before they achieved their own limelight and wealth, Raymond &quot;RS&quot; Francisco and Sam Verzosa discovered an unexpected spark that blossomed into a close friendship. It was quiet, genuine, and filled with love.Recalling how it all started, Francisco told ABS-CBN News, “Totoy na totoy pa si Sam nung una kong na-meet. Who would have guessed we would become best friends? It was funny at the time because some people saw it as malicious, but they had no idea he was like a true brother to me.”Years later, following their sincere and constant interactions, Francisco and Verzosa launched Frontrow, a multimillion company with celebrity endorsers.When the actor-turned-entrepreneur reflects on his path, he still gets emotional. Francisco, who came from a hardworking family, understood the significance of wealth and how to make it aspirational from a young age.He previously shared with ABS-CBN News, “Bata pa lang ako, alam ko na the only source conflict ng family was money. My dad would always say na, ‘Anak, whatever you want to be, I respect that basta huwag ka lang magnanakaw at huwag ka lang manloloko ng tao, and if you can, strive to be the best, if not the best, one of the best.”“Noong bata ako, sinasabi ko sa mommy ko na kapag tumanda ako, bibigyan ko sila ng maraming pera. Dahil blessed tayo, ako ang nagpaaral sa anak ng brother ko, ako ang nagbigay ng house niya, ako ang nagbigay ng kotse niya,” he added.Francisco expressed pride in the aspirational image he had created. “It pays to be good.“On defining success, he stated, “Hindi ko dinadala ang pera ko sa utak. Be grateful, be grounded. Huwag kang malunod sa isang basong tagumpay.”Francisco and Verzosa have always been supportive of each other during their company’s ups and downs. Even when the actor-entrepreneur started producing films and concerts, Verzosa was always there to help.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757460841542image4.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging" alt="RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa launch SioMaynila. Josh Mercado "/>RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa launch SioMaynila. Josh Mercado </div>Recently, the longtime business partners launched their food brand SioMaynila with a physical branch on Quezon Avenue in Quezon City. It is a proudly Filipino food business that serves premium-quality siomai at very affordable prices.Every delicious bite, according to the two, is part of a larger purpose to empower lives, create jobs, and provide hope to Filipinos all throughout the country and around the world.“We believe that business should be a platform to help others,” said Verzosa. “SioMaynila aims to give more Pinoys an opportunity to earn and build better futures for themselves and their families.”According to Francisco, the food brand will provide franchise chances to ordinary people with low start-up costs to become micro-entrepreneurs, proving their commitment to empowering small business owners.“May mantra ako sa utak ko na hindi lahat ng binigay sakin ay sa akin. Dapat i-share mo ‘yan for you to become complete,” he told ABS-CBN News.“With that, doon ko napi-feel ‘yung pagkatao ko,” he added.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757460913184image0.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa introduce food brand in Quezon City. Josh Mercado"/>RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa introduce food brand in Quezon City. Josh Mercado </div>The food brand strives to become a household name with its original, premium siomai created with the finest ingredients that represent both local flavors and world-class standards.Regarding their genuine friendship, Francisco and Verzosa stated that it is a lifelong commitment to support one other both personally and professionally. They also stated that the key to running a profitable business while maintaining a true friendship is to be intentional at all times.

The longtime business partners launched their food brand SioMaynila with a physical branch on Quezon Avenue in Quezon City. It is a proudly Filipino food business that serves premium-quality siomai at very affordable prices.

The longtime business partners launched their food brand SioMaynila with a physical branch on Quezon Avenue in Quezon City. It is a proudly Filipino food business that serves premium-quality siomai at very affordable prices.

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RS Francisco, Sam Verzosa venture into food business with SioMaynila

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Published Sep 10, 2025 05:01 PM PHT

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