Entrepreneurship

Dean Michael Cuanso, AB, LLB

Dean Cuanso is a social entrepreneur and is based in Baguio City and La Trinidad. In his teens, He joined numerous trade fairs and was the youngest Impakabsat exhibitor in the late 1990’s and has been an entrepreneur ever since. He is currently the Operations Manager of Accents and Petals Philippines and the owner of Watwatworld Creative Media and Watwat OPC. He is a certified online and digital marketing entrepreneur and has mentored numerous MSMEs since 2007. In 2017, He was a BPI Sinag National Finalist. In 2018, Accents and Petals was chosen by DBS-NUS Asia as one of the top 100 Emerging Social Ventures. In 2019, he was invited by YMCA HK International as a Social Enterprise Exhibitor. In October 2020, Accents and Petals was chosen as one of the top 5 enterprise amongst the National BPI Sinag Champions. He is a resource speaker for entrepreneurship and social media marketing by government agencies, educational institutions and corporations.
 
Overview of products/services
Accents and Petals is an enterprise that offers environmentally friendly accessories and floral decorations using recycled and sustainable materials. It was formed from a deep appreciation of recycling and reusing. Their specialty is creating forever floral arrangements using wood shavings, sola wood, paper, cornhusk, fossilized leaves, dried leaves and seeds, empty soda cans, PET bottles and eco-friendly fabrics. Their flowers, if well taken care of will literally last a lifetime. 

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Dean Michael Cuanso is a social entrepreneur, online marketing coach, and motivational speaker from the Cordillera Administrative Region in the Philippines. He is the founder and owner of several businesses, including Watwatworld Creative Media and Accents and Petals. 

Business ventures

• Watwatworld Creative Media: A photography, video, and online marketing company.
• Accents and Petals: A social enterprise that produces eco-friendly floral arrangements and accessories using recycled and sustainable materials.
• Humarri Corporation: He is the CEO of this company, which includes Accents and Petals. 

Recent activities

• Community Events: In October 2025, Watwatworld Creative Media was noted for its long-standing participation in local events, including the Indigenous Day in La Trinidad.
• Speaking Engagements: As recently as January 2025, Cuanso provided insights on improving customer service and business pitching to agrarian reform beneficiary organizations. 

Notable achievements and advocacy

• MSME Advocate: He is a respected advocate, mentor, and resource speaker for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), sharing his expertise in entrepreneurship and social media marketing.
• Inspiring Entrepreneur Award: He was named the Most Inspiring Entrepreneur of Benguet Province in 2024 and was cited by Go Negosyo and the Department of Trade and Industry as one of the Philippines' Most Inspiring MSMEs in 2023.
• Social Entrepreneurship Recognition: His company, Accents and Petals, was recognized by DBS-NUS Asia as one of the top 100 emerging social ventures in 2018.
• Environmental Advocacy: He spearheads environmental initiatives, such as tree-planting activities.
• Autism Awareness: He is an advocate for autism awareness and inclusivity. 

Career background

• Education: He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Baguio Colleges Foundation (now University of the Cordilleras).
• Young Entrepreneur: He was one of the youngest exhibitors at the Impakabsat trade fair in the late 1990s.