Especially in this country where bayanihan has been part of both our vocabulary and values, community will always be part of being a Filipino. But during the pandemic, the spirit of bayanihan has become front and center. From the village Viber groups to the global community trying to help each other in fighting the virus, suddenly we look at our own neighbors to help us survive. This community building encouraged home cooks and bakers to finally pursue their entrepreneurship dreams while the rest choose to support them fully embodying the words #LoveLocal. For designer Anthony Ramirez, his love goes much deeper as he chooses to support the local weavers of La Union through a collection that features the region’s Abel Iloco fabric.
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