My Localite

They say “third time’s a charm” so Vigan didn’t fail to enchant me this time around— with it’s quaint cobble stone streets, Spanish colonial architecture, historical monuments & the fun company of friends from here. Also had the privilege of visiting the ancestral homes of local families (while even staying in one!). To think that these are only SOME of the photos from our 1st day…

My Localite had the privilege of tagging along with Lenora Luisa Cabili on her work trip to Lake Sebu, witnessing first hand how close her relationship is with the artisans from the T’boli Tribe. Because of the livelihood provided by Filip + Inna over the past 13 years, the women here are able to practice their traditional crafts of weaving, embroidery, beadwork & brass making— creating an immeasurable impact in their communities.

We rode motorbikes on rocky roads & hiked through mountains to visit several of these indigenous groups, enjoying scenic scapes along the way. However, nothing was as beautiful as the T’boli people themselves, who gave us a tearful welcome while proudly sharing their cultural heritage.