MADE LOKAL by Melissa offers hand-crafted women’s shoes made by local artisans who are part of the century-old shoe-making tradition of Marikina City – the “Shoe Capital” of the Philippines. Through their business, the local...
Advocacies
Female entrepreneurs Mary Jane Ong and Rosalina Tan were recently featured in a US television show, HSN’s The Big Find, where they proudly presented their 100% Filipino brand for its unique values – Pili Ani. The Big Find broadcasts in...
March 8 marks International Women’s Day. So today, let’s celebrate the brave Filipino women who fought for our freedom and rights! Here are some of the Filipina heroines who changed Philippine history by fiercely fighting for our...
All the days of going on parties and weekend road trips with your barkada may be gone at the moment, but I’ve found that doing something meaningful and altruistic with them is far better than spending money on monthly get-togethers. Especially at...
If you are a dog lover or looking into getting a dog #AdoptDontShop. These beautiful dogs from Antipolo pound are looking for a furever home. According to Netizen Lucia Fernadez, there are 32 dogs in the pound and you can coordinate with her for...
This February, CATALYST of UA&P, the Outreach, Advocacy, and Leadership Organization of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) will launch “Rice Together 2021”. Typhoon Ulysees struck the archipelago last November 11, 2020. Most...
A former two-term Marikina councilor and newbie to the agricultural industry is on a mission to eradicate ‘gawat’ – the Ilocano word for ‘scarcity’ – one farm at a time through Our Farm Republic (OFR). OFR is an integrated,...
The year 2020 has been tough for Filipinos as countless calamities ravaged our communities and a current pandemic that has been affecting our way of life. Just recently, two devastating back-to-back Typhoons hit the country which affected hundreds...
Preparations for the holidays are at their peak, with many of us looking forward to a time of rest and celebration, eager to leave behind the year that was and start anew. And while we may get caught up in all this holiday hustle, let’s not forget...
There are so many things about our local food and culture that we love and celebrate. From breakfast and general food staples that are unique to us like embutido and tocino to the colorful horizons of Philippine culture and tradition, there are so...
The holiday spirit is all about giving and what better way to share some of our blessings than by volunteering our treasure? That’s the idea behind iVolunTree for Christmas; a donation drive by iVolunteer Philippines to help grant the wishes of...
Get picturesque food photos for your brand in 2 to 3 days! It’s no secret—our eyes (and sometimes, our phones) eat first. That’s why the visual appearance of your product is just as important as its taste. Plus, now that we’re in...
Fashion for a cause: that’s what new local shoe brand SAGE Limited Pieces aims to advocate after launching just last November. Founded by Anna Christina Desales, SAGE Limited Pieces is all about answering the Filipina’s need to own...
After the recent typhoon affected certain parts of the country, leaving destroyed properties and homes in its wake, many families struggle to recover from the losses. But with little money and food to go around, most have been left homeless and...
Looking for unique gift ideas to give your family, friends, and colleagues this Christmas? Super Pinoy Store has Christmas offerings called Paskong BUYanihan that you simply need to check out! As part of their mission in supporting Filipino products...
Did anyone tell you that you shop online too much? Well, let me be the one to tell you that it’s perfectly fine to shop as long as it’s within your budget and don’t sacrifice any of your basic needs. There’s no problem if...
The recent Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) has affected many parts of the Philippines, destroying homes and structures, as well as causing floods in its wake. With many people left hungry and homeless due to the typhoon’s aftereffects, many companies,...
A new day will soon arrive! For the past few months, we all have been feeling hopeless. Especially for the fire victims of Brgy. Tugatog, Malabon City, what a difficult situation couldn’t get any worse. Last September 5, fire struck the houses of...
We have partnered with BMC/Dulot sa Kulot to help families in the Marikina, Rizal, Pampanga, and Cagayan areas. To reach more families, we need your help! For as low as Php100, you can provide a relief pack to a family affected by Typhoon Ulysses....
BEA Heroes is an outreach program that collaborates with beneficiaries and provides them with aid. This project is executed by college students of the Business Economics Association (BEA) in the University of Asia and the Pacific. This year, BEA...
A child holds much wisdom that adults can learn from if we listen and provide them an opportunity to express themselves, share their thoughts and encourage their opinions. Raised hands and eager voices of children echo throughout the conversations...
ADHIKAYAT Webinar Series and the Project Akbayan, the flagship project of KKK Akbayan Batch which aims to provide an avenue to its participants to learn further about leadership concepts often undiscussed and a platform to talk with other youth...
Updated to include donation drive links for Cagayan and Isabela. The Philippines had just been struck by the powerful Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) that left communities nationwide flooded and devastated from Wednesday to Thursday (November 11 and 12)....
As granted by the Council of Welfare for Children, the month of November is considered as National Children’s Month. However, the Philippines is considered to be one of the countries that lag behind in safeguarding and protecting the rights of...
Ang Kabataan Roadtrip 2020 ay ang pinaka-malaking forum at competition series sa Pambansang Dalubhasaan ng Pampublikong Administrasyon at Pamamahalang Pambayan ng UP Diliman. Ito ay naglalayong ipakilala ang larangan ng Pampublikong Administrasyon,...