Eros Goze is a Filipino designer and former fashion photographer whose work bridges artistry and cultural heritage. Celebrated for his evocative imagery during his years in Dubai, he later shifted focus to fashion design, where he continues to tell stories—this time through fabric and form. His recent efforts in reviving traditional weaving highlight his commitment to preserving Filipino craftsmanship while reimagining it for the modern world. Whether behind the lens or at the drawing table, Eros remains a storyteller at heart.
Eros Goze
Craftsman and Storyteller
Tucked near Baguio’s creative core, PNKY offers more than just curated jewelry and vintage finds — it’s a living archive of heritage and artistry. Founded by Pynky Magsino, a trailblazer in collecting Filipino antiques and tribal treasures, PNKY began as a home for timeless pieces long before heritage became a trend.
Now located near Baguio Country Club, the PNKY Collection features heirloom jewelry, tribal textiles, and rare furnishings — each item steeped in cultural memory.
From delicate brooches to vintage furniture, every piece is a tribute to Philippine history — preserved, repurposed, and ready to be cherished again.
Pynky Magsino
Founder, PNKY Collection
Began in April 2014, around a hand-carved dining table and a heartfelt conversation about skin struggles and underwhelming beauty products. Encouraged by a best friend and driven by a desire for better, the founder mixed her first skin butter — a simple experiment that became a standout remedy.
Tested by her flight attendant relatives, the butter proved its worth at 30,000 feet, battling dry cabin air with ease. It wasn't just soothing — it worked.
Now retired from flying and backed by her ever-supportive husband, she’s turned that small success into Amparo’s Apothecary — a growing line of handmade, honest, and effective skincare rooted in care, connection, and a little kitchen alchemy.
Amparo Magallanes
Owner, Amparo's Apothecary
Gretta is the joyful artist and jewelry artisan behind the brand Yuman Kaili. Her ethnic name, Yuman, paired with her daughter’s name, Kaili, forms the meaningful foundation of her jewelry line.
Much like her visual art, Gretta pours her heart and soul into every piece she creates — wearable expressions of beauty and intention. Each design reflects her deep love for creativity, with influences drawn from the richness of nature and culture that surround her daily.
Every item crafted under Yuman Kaili carries a personal touch, infused with Gretta’s unique artistic spirit and a celebration of artistry in its purest form.
Grettalou Yuman
Founder, Yuman Ka-ili Artisanal Crafts
Rommel Marcelo is a Baguio-based silversmith and creative entrepreneur, leading Pilak Silvercraft and Gift Shoppe, a family-run silver workshop established in the 1970s. As the son of founders Romeo and Preciosa Marcelo, he continues their legacy by managing daily operations, designing new pieces, and working closely with over 40 skilled artisans to handcraft jewelry, cultural miniatures, and custom silverwork.
With a background in business management and a lifelong immersion in silvercraft, Marcelo bridges tradition and innovation—modernizing designs while preserving time-honored techniques. His efforts have helped Pilak thrive despite mass-produced competition, keeping Cordilleran silver artistry alive and relevant.
Rommel also supports artisan training through partnerships with TESDA and local cooperatives, and is active in creative advocacy as a member of the Baguio Creative City Council and Baguio Arts and Crafts Collective, furthering Baguio’s role as a UNESCO Creative City.
Rommel Marcelo
Head, Pilak Silver Craft and Giftshoppe
Based in Baguio City, Bumbo Villanueva is one of the Philippines’ most prolific and dynamic visual artists, with over 35 years of experience. His evolution is reflected in numerous exhibits, performances, and projects both locally and abroad. Known primarily as a sculptor, he works in a figurative style, while also engaging as a performance artist and art educator. Deeply rooted in spirituality, his art often draws from the traditions of tribal communities, which he strives to preserve for future generations.
Beyond his artistic achievements, Bumbo is dedicated to community work, often collaborating with out-of-school youth, children in conflict with the law, and young scholars. His life and art are grounded in faith, which he regards as his true source of success. Believing that people are God’s greatest masterpiece, his works carry a personal expression of devotion and a vow to share his art as both a cultural legacy and a spiritual offering.
Bumbo Villanueva
Sculptor, Painter at Arko ni Apo Art Gallery
Mark Lester, the founder of Story Candle PH, was diagnosed with a vision-impairing condition that made it impossible for him to continue his job. While adjusting to his new reality, he turned to candle-making as a form of healing and creative expression. Drawing from his background in pharmacy and fragrance chemistry, he began crafting candles that captured memories through scent.
He named the brand “Story”—after his beloved dog and the idea that each candle tells a story. Every scent is inspired by a place, often a Philippine destination like Baguio, Siargao, or Sagada, and blended to evoke emotions and nostalgia.
From a small home setup, he built a sustainable, purpose-driven brand, using plant-based waxes, cotton wicks, and recyclable jars. Now with over 18 signature scents, Story Candle PH has grown into a well-loved local brand, turning Mark’s personal hardship into a source of inspiration and comfort for others.
Mark Lester Sotelo
Founder, Story Candle PH
Loly and Janet Gomez, the passionate mother-daughter team behind Philippine Treasure, are redefining Filipino arts and crafts by blending heritage with modern creativity. Rooted in a deep love for culture, their work celebrates traditional craftsmanship while supporting local artisans and communities. Each handmade piece is a tribute to Filipino identity — rich in story, skill, and soul.
Through innovation and imagination, Philippine Treasure transforms native materials and techniques into contemporary designs that speak to both local pride and global taste. Loly and Janet’s commitment to sustainability, authenticity, and ethical production makes their creations more than just art — they are meaningful expressions of culture, brought to life through purpose and passion.
Loly and Janet Gomez
Owners, Philippine Treasure Inc.
Joseph Caballero is a freelance artist based in Baguio City, and a proud graduate of the Cordillera School of Digital Arts (CSDA), where he refined and honed his creative skills. His artistic journey began at the age of 12, inspired by the cartoons and anime he grew up watching. What started as a hobby soon became a small venture — accepting classmates’ drawing assignments in exchange for extra allowance.
Joseph’s repertoire includes portraits, animation, and an expanding skill set that now embraces new mediums such as charcoal painting, watercolor, and digital art.
His ideas are shaped by artists with distinct and unique styles, which he studies and adapts to develop his own creative voice. His work often revolves around portraits, capturing people’s likeness and emotions, along with scenes and objects from his everyday life, and the charming landscapes of Baguio.
Joseph Caballero
Street Illustrator
Once a nurse and educator, Roby retired in 2015 to pursue her lifelong passion—transforming wood into art. Inspired by the patterns, symbols, and stories of Cordillera heritage, she works with wood and bamboo not just as materials, but as storytellers of culture and tradition.
Her signature layered wood art, created through precise cutting, blends modern craftsmanship with cultural identity. From intricately patterned clocks to personalized plaques and wall art, every piece is handmade, unique, and deeply rooted in heritage—making each Roby’s Pick creation a one-of-a-kind.
Robelyn Carantes-Gurang
Founder, Roby's Pick Wood Works
Andrew Chinalpan Jr., born of Ilocano and Bontoc bloodlines, is the artisan behind Sagada Cellar Door’s small-batch spirits. Raised among the traditions of basi (sugarcane wine) and tapuey (rice wine), Andrew’s roots are steeped in centuries-old fermentation practices.
Blending ancestral knowledge with techniques learned from global vintners and distillers, he creates handcrafted rum, gin, and other spirits that embody the soul of Sagada—peaceful, grounded, and deeply connected to nature.
Each bottle is a tribute to slow living and mountain craft: distilled in the pine-scented air of Sagada, where time flows gently and every sip calls you home.
Andrew Chinalpan Jr.
Head Distiller, Sagada Cellar Door
In the aftermath of a devastating typhoon that damaged his family home in the Visayas, Dr. Stephene Roy “Doc Bigs” Condino found himself searching for materials to rebuild. What he discovered was troubling—almost every option relied heavily on plastic. That experience didn’t just open his eyes to the pervasiveness of plastic; it planted a seed for change.
Doc Bigs founded Wodd—a bamboo eyewear brand designed to offer a plastic-free alternative without compromising style or durability. Sourcing bamboo from Cebu, he developed lightweight, water-resistant glasses—some that even float—tailored for beach life and eco-sensitive areas.
Dr. Stephene Roy Condino
Founder, Wodd Bamboo Eyewear
