With the pandemic taking its toll on small local businesses, many have taken it upon themselves to support homegrown brands since the lockdown last year, hoping to help Filipino artists, workers, and entrepreneurs keep their lights on. And as the economy continues to tread the path towards post-pandemic recovery, keeping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) relevant remains a challenge for the Department of Trade and Industry.
DTI in collaboration with select retail partners has conceptualized Go Lokal! in 2016 and was rolled out in time for the Philippines in hosting the 2017 ASEAN Summit. Since then, the concept store has been providing MSMEs with greater market access and opportunities to mainstream their products. To date, Go Lokal! has opened 114 stores all over the archipelago that offer a wide range of products from finely-detailed fashion pieces to top-notch home and food items.
To adapt to the shift towards going digital, Go Lokal! has brought these locally-produced products to Shopee Mall, making hundreds of high-quality and sustainably sourced Filipino products available to thousands of users of the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan.
Shopping season is just around the corner and if you are looking for stocking stuffers to make your loved ones happy, grab your smartphones now and check out Go Lokal! Official Store in Shopee Mall as it celebrates ASEAN’s 54th anniversary with the second ASEAN Online Sale happening on August 8 to 10.
Here’s a rundown of proudly Philippine-made products shoppers truly cannot resist in adding to their carts:
• The Abre laptop sleeve and Maya sling bag by Woven are made of tikog leaves interweaved with dyed buri strips to create a colorful and eye-catching pattern that is surefire conversation pieces.
• These vegan leather-covered journals by Jacinto & Lirio (J&L) are lovingly made from water hyacinth. These accessories are impressively multi-functional yet stylish for those who want to create a strong patriotic, environmental, and socio-ethical statement.
• Beyond Borders handwoven blankets from Ilocos can be used also as a shawl, scarf, or beach sarong. Taking part in keeping this traditional weaving industry alive by purchasing Beyond Borders.
• These bags, eyewear cases, pouches, and accessories with silkscreened design by Gifts & Graces are all handmade by underserved communities that include the women’s correctional, people with special needs and disabilities, and the T’boli tribe of South Cotabato.
• Light some happiness in your room with these hand-poured soy candles from Happy Island Candle Co. in scents ranging from relaxing lavender to zesty grapefruit that will surely rejuvenate your senses.
• Treat yourself to a calming bath with Propolis Shampoo and Royal Jelly Soap from QueenB Apiaries. These organic bee products are formulated with honey, pollen, and propolis—all proven to have healing properties to many skin conditions.
• Wake up to a morning with a cup of freshly brewed robusta, barako, or arabica coffee from Project Beans Co.
• Healthy snacks need not be bland. Enjoy these tasty treats like granola snacks and bars from Lifestyle Gourmet.
• Enjoy well-loved Filipino dishes like corned beef, spring rolls, and nuggets by Worth The Health (WTH). These ready-to-cook plant-based food are healthy and guilt-free. And if you still can’t get enough snacks, munch on the famous Shitake Chichashroom and Nori Seacharon by Vegetari.
• Tired of drinking the same beer after a hard day’s work. Chug a bottle of these craft beers from Nipa Brew. With flavors named Tropic Haze, Sun Stoked Blonde Ale, or Midnight Blue Porter, you’re definitely in for an adventure.
Get 20% off by using promo code: AOSD2021 with P300 minimum spend capped at P100. Terms and conditions apply. To know more about the promo, visit https://shopee.ph/m/2021-asean-online-sale or Go Lokal! Official Shopee Store at https://shopee.ph/golokalphilippines for product listing.
