"Show Hands Where You Stand With Local Filipino Businesses: Buy Local, Support Local"

 

 

 

Many Filipino customers choose to spend their money on goods that help them and others. Without abandoning the necessity for quality, there are more than enough reasons to purchase Filipino goods, and some even offer added benefits. There's no denying that the Philippines is a country rich in culture and history. And like any other nation, it has a special collection of locally produced goods that have gained recognition both domestically and abroad. From food and beverages to beauty and lifestyle, there are plenty of local brands worth checking out.

But why should we support local businesses? What makes them so powerful that it will change our outlook on big companies for the better?

Here are some of the reasons:

1. It shows you care about your local community

The number one perk to consider is that supporting local means that you care about the community that you live in. You’ll be able to put money back into your community and the other people who call it home, too. It’ll give your local economy a chance to thrive.

2. You’re helping bring character to the commercial world

The commercial world is full of companies that all offer basically identical options. It’s hard to find anything that is entirely unique anymore. When you drive across country, and all you see is the same scene; same brand, same big box stores, same products on the shelves. However, when you are going to look at local options, you’ll find that you will be able to get that character that you want and need for a gift or just something special for yourself and your home.

3. You’ll get unique products

Unlike big corporations, shopping local is going to offer you unique products that will be as incredible as you think they will. You’ll find unique twists on traditional possessions, or entirely unique ideas that create products that you never even knew you needed before you saw them in that shop. There are lots of local makers who bring their personal experiences, skills, and creativity to their products. Take the time to go to a local market event sometime and you’ll find out how these local people bring the soul to their products. 

 

4. You are giving people jobs

There’s no question that the job market is tight these days, and by shopping local, you are keeping a business open (one that cares about you) and giving people jobs within it so that you can help the local economy in more ways than one.

 

5. You are helping to boost our economy

Buying our products and patronizing our brands have significantly positive effects in terms of our country’s revenue. To simply explain it, the money circulates only in our country which would be beneficial to us. It generates more funds, hence we could use it for major projects that support the country.

6. Filipino products are cheaper in price, but higher in quality

That's the most real thing you can achieve by buying local produce. The word "cheap" means cheaper than the well-known foreign brands, but still able to compete with them in terms of price. This is in contrast to low-wage countries that tend towards mass production. The price is very cheap, but the quality is also excellent. In the Philippines, the term "local" (locally made) is similar of low-quality imitations used to undermine local produce. However, in some cases, it may be a lower overseas product. Because of this, our products are lower to imported ones, but the fact remains that our products are of export quality. By promoting local Filipino products, we strengthen our national identity. It helps our country do well even in times of crisis. 

7. Helps preserve our culture 

 

If you are interested in aesthetics and cultural values, why not consider local handicrafts made by our fellow citizen. From handmade handbags to woven baskets, they are expertly designed to please our eyes. This purchase will help us keep their businesses going and allow us to continue the creative professions that are part of our culture. This is a direct proof to the talent of our fine local craftsmen. 

 

There is fun and practical purpose to shopping local. So when you have the chance to choose between the local business and a big superstore, go with local option for the reasons that we’ve talked about and you’ll see soon enough that it is going to be the right choice for you and your community’s future.