Inabel

Is manually woven on hardwood looms using techniques passed down through generations. It is used to make placemats, runners, tablecloth and other products.

 

Barong Tagalog

The Barong Tagalog, or simply barong, is a sheer embroidered shirt made from a variety of indigenous fabrics such as piña (pineapple silk). The barong is usually worn by men on formal occasions. Nowadays, less formal versions are made out of cotton and these garments are usually worn in the work place in place of business suits.

 

Yakan

The Yakan fabric from Basilan is made of naturally dyed abaca and pineapple fibers. The weavers from the Yakan Tribe are known to be some of the finest weavers in the country.

Gaddang Textile

The Gaddang women from one of the tribes in Northern Luzon weave cloth using thread that has been dyed in bright, natural colors. They traditionally wear this as a wrap-around skirt called tapis.

Banig

Banig is a handwoven mat made using a variety of indigenous materials such as buri, seagrass, tikog or pandan leaves. Mostly used as a mat to sleep or sit on, banig can also be used to make bags, wallets and boxes.

T'nalak - T'Boli

The T’nalak is a traditional cloth woven by the T’boli women of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. The weavers believe that the patterns they create on the T’nalak come from their dreams, hence they are sometimes called the “Dream Weavers”. 

Giant Lantern Festival (Parol)

The Giant Lantern Festival is held every December in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The City has been nicknamed the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines” because of the popularity of the festival.

Kaamulan Festival

The Kaamulan Festival is held annually in Malayblay City, Bukidnon, from the second half of February to March 10. It celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven tribal groups that originally inhabited the Bukidnon region. March 10 also marks the anniversary of Bukidnon as a province.

Dinagyang Festival

The Dinagyang Festival is an annual religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines, held on the fourth Sunday of January. It is held both to honor the Santo Nino (the Christ Child) and to celebrate the arrival of Malay settlers in Panay. 

Jeepney

The Jeepney is known as the "King of the Road" in the Philippines. It is a colorful and uniquely embellished Public utility vehicle (PUV) that is a popular mode of transportation. Jeepneys embody the Filipino creativity and ingenuity. The first jeepneys were made out of army jeeps that were used by the American Military during WWII. Once onboard, Jeepney riders pass their payment (bayad) from hand to hand until it reaches the driver – a great example of Filipino community spirit or bayanihan.