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a day ago
- Business
- GMA Network
Made in the Philippines: 5 handbag brands to add to your style radar
Filipino craftsmanship has long stood out in the fashion world for its unique fusion of tradition and innovation. Rooted in the country's cultural heritage, many of our local brands highlight indigenous weaving techniques and locally sourced materials such as rattan and abaca, native to tropical countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. In light of the 127th Philippine Independence Day on June 12, wear your Filipino pride and support local artisans by exploring these proudly local handbag brands. 1. CALLI Founded in 2013 by Theresa Nepomuceno, the mother of Khalil Ramos, CALLI is a Filipino luxury handbag brand that aims to keep traditional artistry alive while offering stylish, modern pieces. Using sustainable materials like abaca, raffia, and locally woven textiles, paired with traditional techniques such as Maranao langkit weaving, solihiya rattan, and hand-carved acacia woodwork, CALLI creates bags that are not only beautiful but also rich in culture and meaning. CALLI bags range from P2,950 to P22,000. You can shop via 2. Katre Initially launched as Katre Fashion House in 2009 by stylist and makeup artist Kat Erro, the brand has evolved from making ready-to-wear clothes and fashion accessories to focusing on leather handbags from 2011 and beyond. Katre is well-known for its round Boite handbags, which were introduced in 2012. The brand also allows clients a hint of personalization by stamping their initials or names on the leather goods. Katre bags range from P1,750 to P9,999. You can shop via 3. Aranaz Aranaz is a fashion accessories label by mother-daughter trio Becky, Amina, and Rosanna Aranaz that captures the art of leisure living through its carefully crafted collection. A brand rooted in appreciation for handmade artistry, Aranaz has perfected the signature blend of polished and artisanal, a balance that has earned it a devoted following among Manila's stylish and discerning crowd. Aranaz bags range from P2,080 to P20,000. You can shop via 4. Zarah Juan Zarah Juan's artistic handbag brand is a vibrant tribute to Filipino life, capturing its colors, rhythms, and everyday stories. Her collections spark a sense of nostalgia and cultural pride with playful designs inspired by icons of local life: think pineapples, vintage boomboxes, mixtapes, and old-school televisions. Zarah Juan bags range from P3,950 to P12,500. You can shop via 5. Marricola Founded in 2023 by Marriel Colaljo, Marricola is a brand birthed from her academic roots in Fine Arts and Product Design at the University of the Philippines Cebu to her hands-on experience under the mentorship of world-renowned designer Kenneth Cobonpue. Through her bag collections, Marricola explores how environmental consciousness can coexist with craftsmanship, utility, and quiet elegance. Marricola bags range from P11,970 to P14,970. You can shop via —CDC, GMA Integrated News
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
AirAsia MOVE faces economic sabotage case for alleged overcharging in the Philippines
MANILA: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is preparing an economic sabotage case against the online travel agent platform of aviation group AirAsia for allegedly selling plane tickets to Tacloban at 'unreasonably' high prices. In a press briefing on Monday (June 2), Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon (pic) said they were finalising the complaints against AirAsia MOVE with the target of filing the case this week. Prior to this, the government agency issued a cease and desist order against the company headquartered in Malaysia on May 26. Dizon said the case stemmed from the complaint by Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez and Ormoc Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez, who booked Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights from Tacloban to Manila via AirAsia MOVE that cost them about P77,704 (US$1392) – or almost P40,000 each. Had they booked through the PAL website, the plane tickets would have only cost them P49,507, Dizon noted. 'I have asked them (Philippine National Police – Anti-Cybercrime Group) to take this website down today, so this AirAsia MOVE can no longer scam others. I'm sure Congressman Richard Gomez is not the only victim here,' Dizon announced in a press conference on Monday. 'I also asked the CAB (Civil Aeronautics Board) and DOTr aviation group to immediately file a criminal economic sabotage case against AirAsia MOVE because this is really economic sabotage,' Dizon added. Dizon stressed that AirAsia MOVE's one-way plane tickets are three times higher compared to the tickets sold by other airlines at around P12,000. Aside from Gomez, Dizon said he had also received a letter from the Office of the Civil Defence executive director, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, detailing similar complaints about the selling of unreasonably high-priced plane tickets to Tacloban. Dizon also said that the overcharging might have stemmed from the limited access to the 53-year-old San Juanico Bridge, whose load limit has been limited to three tonnes starting May 15, barring trucks and buses from crossing the 2.16-km. bridge. 'Clearly there is a crisis there because the movements of goods and people were affected by the partial closure of the San Juanico Bridge to heavy vehicles, such as buses and trucks. They are taking advantage of the situation,' he lamented. The DOTr chief also instructed CAB to investigate other online platforms suspected of overcharging plane tickets not only in Tacloban but also in other destinations. Asked if Dizon had already asked AirAsia about this, he said that the multinational airline 'has nothing to do with' the issue surrounding the online travel booking platform and is only 'affiliated' with it. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
