Ang abaka ay isa sa pinaka-matibay na katutubong hibla. Ang munting abaka ay isa sa pangunahing industriya ng Pilipinas kasama ng asukal at tabako. Tulad ng katangian ng abaka, ang Pilipino ay malakas at matatag.

Sa paggamit ng abakang ito, tayo ay nagkakaisa sa pagpapahiwatig na tayo ay Pilipino. Tulungan po natin ang ating bayan sa pamamagitan ng pagtangkilik ng mga sariling atin. Sino pa ang tutulong sa Pilipino kung hindi Pilipino rin!

“Yabang Pinoy” is a campaign to raise awareness and heighten Filipino people's ethos, dignity and pride by advocating the use of a piece of braided abaca band that aims to make a statement. The abaca band aims to signify a Filipino being truly proud to be one.

The band will use the natural fiber abaca. Abaca belongs to the family of Musacea which is indigenous to the Philippines. It is important to note that the Philippines is the largest source of abaca fiber. Abaca is commonly known as the Manila hemp worldwide. It is also considered as the strongest natural fiber. Abaca used to be one of our top exports together with sugar and tobacco.

Since abaca is the strongest natural fiber and unique to the Philippines, it aims to constantly remind Filipinos that we are tough, resilient and exceptional.

The Philippines has faced numerous crises like more than four centuries of western domination, natural catastrophes, political misfortunes, and the likes. But through all these difficulties, the Filipino people has survived.

The “Yabang Pinoy” campaign is important to constantly remind the Filipino people to take pride of their nationality.

The “Yabang Pinoy” campaign will collate testimonials from Filipinos and what makes them proud to be one.

The goal of the “Yabang Pinoy” campaign is to unite the Filipino people in believing in themselves and in fellow Filipinos.

The ‘Yabang Pinoy” campaign was founded by a group of young, active and nationalistic Filipinos who realized that one of the gravest problems faced by the Philippines today is Filipinos not believing in their nationality and doubting their identity.

Where can I buy a “Yabang Pinoy” band?

You can order a “Yabang Pinoy” band by emailing us at info@yabangpinoy.com or yabangpinoy@gmail.com or texting us at (+63) 0917-5277141 or (+63) 0917-8151513.

You can also go to our Partners shops.

How do I care for my “Yabang Pinoy” band?

The “Yabang Pinoy” band is maintenance free. There is no need to remove the band even while doing vigorous activities. It is also weather proof.

Who makes the braided abaca bands?

The “Yabang Pinoy” bands are currently made by men and women in Barangay Ilaya. Barangay Ilaya is a community by Laguna lake in Muntinlupa City The making of the bands is a source of livelihood or extra income for the people of Barangay Ilaya.

Where does the proceeds from the sale of “Yabang Pinoy” bands go?

“Yabang Pinoy” is a project of Children's Environmental Awareness and Action Foundation (CEAAF) whose thrust is environmental education on the richness of biodiversity in the Philippines. CEAAF is a beneficiary of the “Yabang Pinoy” project. For more information on CEAAF, check its website – www.ceaaf.com.

Proceeds from “Yabang Pinoy” go to projects that aim to instill pride among the Filipino people.

What are the future plans of the “Yabang Pinoy” campaign?

The “Yabang Pinoy” campaign intends to reach Filipinos nationwide and also Filipinos who are living, studying or working abroad.

The “Yabang Pinoy” campaign will continuously create innovative projects that will constantly remind and inspire Filipinos to be proud of their nationality and how can this be translated into actions that can make a difference.

The “Yabang Pinoy” campaign strives for a social epidemic of Filipinos believing in themselves, supporting fellow Filipinos, consuming Filipino products and the like.