How Patis Tesoro transformed a bahay kubo into a thriving creative community in Laguna

Beyond clothes and accessories, Patis Tesoro has an imaginative spirit that “is not bound to one form. I like to try everything.” Over the past 40 years, she has transformed a small bahay kubo in the untamed wilderness of Laguna into a thriving community.

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Fashion never truly sleeps in the Philippine capital, and this year is no exception. For Bench and the Suyen Corporation, 2025 has already been a whirlwind. Campaigns, collaborations and creative showcases from the likes of Ternocon to Bench Body of Work are in full swing. But the highlight so far has undoubtedly been the return of the Bench Design Awards (BDA) at Bench Tower on April 27, with yet another new class of emerging designers. 

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Across the Philippines, you’ll find thousands of centuries-old churches that speak volumes of our devotion. However, apart from their rich history and breathtaking architecture, a few of them house priceless relics that allow pilgrims a chance to connect with the saints and Jesus Christ himself on a spiritual level. 

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It was while studying at a public school that Elizabeth Quijano encountered the works of prominent Filipino writers Rogelio Sikat and Amado Hernandez. But she noticed something amiss. “Why are there no stories from Mindanao?” she wondered. Quijano had grown up surrounded by a community of Blaan storytellers, which included her grandfather and father. “The elders had so many beautiful stories, none of which you would find in a textbook or publication,” she lamented. 

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