QUEZON CITY — Filipino culture, tradition, and fashion came together in a vibrant celebration during the recently concluded “Sagala y Konsorte de las Flores de Mayo” held last May 28 at the GF Atrium of Met Live, Met Park in Pasay City. The event gathered cultural advocates, models, and fashion creatives in honor of Flores de Mayo, showcasing modern interpretations of traditional Filipino attire through a grand sagala presentation. Among the featured creatives was Cordillera

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BAGAC, BATAAN — On May 24, 2025 , M.A. Woven Designs marked a distinct and meaningful presence at the Flores de Mayo celebration held at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar , in collaboration with Designers Circle Philippines . Among the participating designers, Head Designer Maila Alog—a proud member of Designers Circle Philippines—stood out as the only designer who presented creations made entirely from authentic Filipino Indigenous handwoven textiles . While other collections

Filipino Indigenous fashion and heritage took center stage in Europe as HABING PILIPINO II: “Fusion of Cultures” unfolded in Tongeren, Belgium, with the participation of Maila Alog, one of the top Igorot fashion designers in the Philippines. The event celebrated Cordilleran native wears and tapestries, showcasing the depth and richness of Filipino Indigenous craftsmanship through both contemporary and traditional expressions.

The story did not begin with a contract. It began with trust . For Maila Alog , the journey into bartering art for art started with the Pasakalye Group of Artists . What began as a simple act of support—purchasing their paintings—slowly evolved into something more intimate. As conversations deepened, the artists offered a different idea: What if her creations could be worn by the artists themselves, giving them a stronger visual presence for their upcoming exhibits? It was no