Pimentel, Krista Mae R.

Bambike

Bambike's bamboo bike builders (called

"Bambuilders") come from Gawad Kalinga
communities.

This hip socio-ecological enterprise hires people

in need to build bikes made from locally-sourced
bamboo. When you buy a Bambike, you not only
support the cause, but you also walk (or ride)
away with a sturdy vehicle that doubles as a work
of art. But if you don’t want to commit to buying a bike, you can still ride one at the Bambike
Intramuros Ecotour.

Messy Bessy

Messy Bessy's campaigns are called HOUSE (Helping

Ourselves Through Sustainable Enterprises) and HOP
(Helping Ourselves Program).

Messy Bessy promises “all-natural, worry-free” cleaning

products for your home, office, linens, body, and even your baby.
When you support this company, you do two things at once:
Messy Bessy keeps harmful chemicals out of your life, and also provides employment for
young adults who have survived abuse, trafficking, and poverty.
Plush and Play

Meet Buko Martin. Other toys are named Fili Pinya and Manny Pakwan.

This up-and-coming toy manufacturer aims to set new standards in the local toy industry by
focusing on safety, social, and environmental impact. They provide jobs and help
underprivileged women develop skills, and are passionate advocates for children’s rights.
Most importantly, their safe yet adorable toys are kid-approved.

ANTHILL Fabric Gallery

Local weaves are made into scarves, skirts,

bags and more with vibrant prints and colors.

ANTHILL is an acronym that stands for Alternative

Nest and Trading Hub for Ingenious Little
Livelihood Seekers. This social enterprise
promotes Filipino culture and tradition through
high-end indigenous textiles. Their unique fabrics
support sustainable employment in rural
communities.

Taclob

Upcycled "Compassion" backpacks are made

by typhoon survivors.

This social-enterprise started as a response to the

need for employment in the wake of typhoon
Yolanda (Haiyan). The sleek, utilitarian backpacks
are made from upcycled materials, and are produced by survivors of the typhoon. With
each bag you purchase, a child affected by the typhoon will receive a floating backpack full
of school supplies.

Theo & Philo

Theo & Philo started out with just two variants:

milk chocolate and 70% dark chocolate. Now they
have 10.

Using cacao from Davao and sugar from Bacolod,

Theo and Philo proudly sources their ingredients from
local farmers, thus positively impacting rural Filipino
communities. And instead of opening a huge factory
full of machines, the social enterprise consciously chooses to hire people to handcraft
chocolate bars in a “micro” factory setting. Their commitment to quality is undeniable, and it
is apparent in every bite.

Bayani Brew

Bayani Brew teas use indigenous ingredients

like lemongrass, pandan, and sweet potato tops.

It’s no surprise that Filipinos love iced tea. But this

all-Filipino, all-natural tea brewery sets itself apart
from its competitors with its philosophy and practices.
Not only does it employ the nanays of a Bulacan
community in order to promote sustainable living, it
also promotes native ingredients such as
lemongrass and pandan in order to celebrate being
"crazy in love with our country." You can grab a brew at various resellers nationwide.
 Kawil Tours

Culion is two hours south of Coron. The town is

dominated by La Inmaculada Concepcion Church,
which makes for fantastic travel photos.

Go on vacation in a tropical paradise, and help bring

life to a sleepy island and its locals. Kawil Tours is a
social enterprise that aims to connect the world to
Culion, a former leper colony, through a “meaningful
journey” that involves historical walks, beach outings, and acts of environmental
“voluntourism” such as planting mangroves. The folks at Kawil caution their guests about
the island’s lack of parties and entertainment, emphasizing instead, the opportunity to fully
commune with nature.

The Paper Project

Every card created by The Paper Project is handmade.

The Paper Project provides employment for Filipino women

escaping from prostitution. The women create
environmentally sound, locally sourced paper handicrafts
such as greeting cards, and sell them for a profit
internationally. In addition to providing the women with employment, The Paper Project
provides them with guidance in self-esteem, stress management, finances, and
self-defense.
Loudbasstard

Looking for a way to share your music with friends while on the beach? This would be
the perfect way to do it.

Handmade by a community of artisans in Cebu using local bamboo and rattan,

Loudbasstard produces chic, electricity-free sound amplifiers. Each piece is hand-cut,
hand-sanded, hand-dyed, and hand-packaged—ensuring craftsmanship and quality for
every customer. Additionally, this social enterprise provides instruments for musically
gifted children from indigent communities.

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Loudbasstard

A. Brief description

Loudbasstard may look like it's just a piece of

artfully-cut bamboo, but it is actually a sound
amplifier where you can share your music. Each
piece is hand cut, dyed and packaged in
Cebu. Loudbasstard is a brainchild of two
Cebu-based entrepreneurs, Koh Onozawa and Franz Ignacio.

B. Why did you choose it?

 I chose this product because it is simple, no need for complicated
wireless connectivity, no need for electricity just simply insert your smart
phones and start to enjoy the sound, its purely a sustainable alternative. And It
only weight around .25kg, so its very easy to carry around, since it does not
require any power you can use it anytime and anywhere you want.

C. Will you invest on it?

Yes. Because Loudbasstard™ bamboo amplifier is 100% sustainable,

environmentally friendly, uses absolutely zero energy, and is 100% Filipino!

D. What similar (or not) venture can you think of? Describe.

Bamboo Power Bank

Bamboo Power Bank is complete charging solution for your iPhone, iPad ,
steel camera and other USB-charged device to keep your devices charged
when you are away from power sources. VINSIC 6000mAh Portable Power
Bank allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad, and other USB-charged
supported devices more than twice once you full charge it.
The Bamboo External Battery Charger is built in top-grade chip containing
high quality batteries and environment friendly bamboo that makes it looks
elegant. It gazesfine sophisticated and gentle in look. Its charming color makes
it look stylish and beautiful.
The Bamboo Power Bank is durable, compact and lightweight that is made
up of strong substances and fully supported from over-charged,
over-discharged, over-voltage, over-current and short circuit. It is fully
protected and also assures your mobile device by not letting it get rupture or
any damage.