The founder and creative director of fashion brand Filip+Inna, Len Cabili, along with Jerryl Reyes, Project Manager of The Asia Foundation, and Nellie Luna, Assistant Program Officer, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman at Isabela City Hall, July 9.
The discussion centered on organizing a visit to the Yakan tennun weavers of Basilan to explore opportunities for collaboration and support. The visit aims to strengthen cultural preservation efforts while enhancing socio-economic opportunities for the local community.
Filip + Inna is a social enterprise that partners with artisans from indigenous groups to create unique clothing and accessories. At present, it is engaged in collaborations with 26 cultural and traditional communities around the Philippines and is at the forefront of cultural sustainability in fashion. (Words by E. Banding/Photos by M. Santos, CIO)
