FILO: For and by the Filipinos

• Main Authors: Barretto, Alonzo Joaquin T., Gasangue, Ofelia, Maglanque, Aaron P., Romulo, Jami Chriseline B.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2021
• Subjects: sustainable alternatives; Philippine indigenous materials; Bicol artisans; coir and abaca animal planters; coconut
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2021/bus_plan/5; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/conf_shsrescon/article/1730/viewcontent/FILO__For_and_by_the_Filipinos.pdf
• Institution: De La Salle University

Striving to uplift the local artistry and replace plastic products in the home and decor industry through the use of sustainable alternatives, FILO, a Laguna-based home and decor business, officially launched in November 2020 through social media. The venture has adopted Bicol artisan-made coir and...