Remember those lockdown talks with your friends about "one day, magne-negosyo tayo"? Most of us never followed through. MJ Marfori and Marga Arenas-Vargas actually did.
Photo: PEP.phWhat is Gutta Glow?
Gutta Glow is a new functional beverage brand from MJ, Marga and their siblings. It comes in three flavors:
- Honey Lemon Tea
- French Vanilla Coffee
- Spanish Latte
It's available on Shopee, Facebook and TikTok. They launched it on September 16 at The Rockwell Club in Makati City.
How did MJ Marfori and Marga Vargas start the business?
It goes back to around 2021 to 2022, when the two were on Idol in Action with Raffy Tulfo. It was lockdown, they were wearing face masks and taking RT-PCR tests all the time, and nobody knew when it would end. MJ said:
Pero ang arte namin. We're always talking about beauty. We're always talking about health.
According to MJ, it was Tulfo, now a senator, who suggested they turn that into a business.
Why did they bring their siblings in?
Marga said that when it comes to business, you trust family more. Each sibling has a role. Marf, MJ's brother, handles the numbers. Mikee, Marga's younger sister, takes care of marketing. MJ and Marga handle promotion since they're in media.
MJ even shared a funny inside joke. The brand is Gutta Glow, but they call themselves MMMM for Marga, Mikee, MJ and Marf. Or, as MJ put it: "Matandang Mayamang Mahirap Mamatay."
Photo: PEP.phWhat did they learn from live selling?
They tried TikTok live selling and loved it. MJ said they have gone as long as seven hours selling online. "Naintindihan ko ang mga friends nating artista kung bakit gusto nila yung nagla-live selling. Rewarding talaga siya," she said.
Their parenting tip that hits home
Both are moms. MJ said open communication should start while kids are still young, because Filipinos tend to avoid confrontation even in families. Marga's tip: regulate social media for younger kids, and know who their friends are and what they watch, no matter how busy you get.
Busy moms building a business with their siblings while still showing up for their kids? That's a lot of us, honestly.
Would you go into business with your kapatid? Tell us in the comments.
Quick answers
What is Gutta Glow?
Gutta Glow is a functional beverage brand launched by MJ Marfori, Marga Arenas-Vargas and their siblings, with Honey Lemon Tea, French Vanilla Coffee and Spanish Latte flavors.
When was Gutta Glow launched?
It launched on September 16, 2026 at The Rockwell Club in Makati City.
Where can you buy Gutta Glow?
According to the founders, it is available on Shopee, Facebook and TikTok.
Updated September 23, 2026. Sources and photo credits: PEP.ph | Pilipino Star Ngayon. All photos belong to their respective owners.