Yabang Pinoy celebrates Made in the Philippines Week

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a press release from Yabang Pinoy]

MANILA, Philippines – From August 10 to 14 at Glorietta Activity Center in Makati city, Yabang Pinoy will hold its 17th Global Pinoy Bazaar in line with the celebration of Made in the Philippines Week.

Yabang Pinoy has constantly upheld its advocacy of choosing and prioritizing Filipino-made ideas, products and services by supporting the efforts of some organizations lobbying for the revival of Made in the Philippines Week. Originally promoted by former president Manuel L. Quezon in 1936, Proclamation No. 76 or Made in the Philippines Week is a way to give homegrown industries necessary encouragement and stimulus. 

Usually observed every third week of August, Made in the Philippines Week urges Filipinos to contribute to the growth of local industries by patronizing Filipino products for their personal and home needs. Past celebrations included exhibits, expos, lectures, and bazaars showcasing Philippine products and services.

Over the years Yabang Pinoy has worked with several organizations and entities who also promote the advocacy. Patch Dulay, Founder of Obrano Heritage Goods and The Spark Project, believes that the consumers’ mindset should be to support local. He said: “I want the local buyers to at the very least try purchasing local brands.  And if they want to go a step further, advocate.”  Marco Sebastian of Marsse Tropical Timber Plantation agreed, stating “If [we] get more support from the buyers, we can improve our facilities, our methodologies, we can make it more affordable to other people.”

Entering into another decade of Filipino excellence and ingenuity, Yabang Pinoy strives to create programs and projects that inspire local artists and entrepreneurs to create masterpieces. One project that has boosted the Filipino entrepreneurial spirit since the organization’s establishment in 2005 is the Global Pinoy Bazaar. 

The movement believes that by staging projects such as Global Pinoy Bazaar, it may become instrumental in the revival of Proclamation No. 76. 

Stay in touch with Yabang Pinoy through www.yabangpinoy.com – Rappler.com