Independence Day and Patriotism in Modern Times

by Echo Store on June 12, 2018

How can Filipinos show patriotism in these modern times?

It has been a century and two decades since Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite.

Apart from honoring the sacrifices and heroism of our forefathers, it is also time to celebrate the ingenuity and artistry of local artisans and producers, who in their own ways, strengthen “Pinoy” pride.

Heroes fought hard to attain freedom and identity while artisans and producers across the country help preserve culture and stoke patriotism among Filipinos.

At the same time, patronizing products made in the Philippines not only boosts the local economy but also revives tradition and promote ethnicity.

In recent years, buying local has become a global trend as more people embrace organic production, ethical consumption, and animal welfare, according to Euromonitor International.

New Oxford American Dictionary chose “Locavore” as its word of the year. Locavores are “people who maintain a small carbon footprint by eating locally-produced food, emphasizing freshness, taste and purity of food produce as well as taking care of the local environment,” Euromonitor adds.

On the map above are some of the top-selling “Proudly Pinoy” food and products from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao which you can find at ECHOstore.

Luzon

Ilocos - Vigan Longganisa, Bagnet
Ifugao - Heirloom rice Ulikan and Unoy
Benguet - Arabica Coffee
Isabela - Adlai Porridge Mix
Nueva Ecija - Lowland Rice, guava jelly, instant vegetable noodles
Pangasinan - ECHOstore bottled bangus
Quezon - MCT, virgin coconut oil,Philippine map bayong
Metro Manila - ECHO home and body products (spa in a bottle), Giga Tea Tree Oil, Sow and Grow Kits
Laguna - Chichashroom, vegpata
Cavite - Vegetables, Jalees mushrooms
Batangas - ECHOstore Tawilis, organic eggs
Bicol region - Peanut butter (plain), Pili nuts, Crab paste
Mindoro - ECHOstore Seasalt
Palawan - cashew nuts, honest herbs teas, purong pulot

 

Visayas

Iloilo - Tsokolate de Metate
Negros - Mascobado sugar (Alter Trade)
Cebu - Dried danggit, pusit, dilis, vegan ngohiongs, Fabled Goods Granola
Leyte - Danggit
Bohol - Choco Loco Tablea
 

Mindanao

Agusan del Norte - Jemel Kent's Mushroom
South Cotabato - Kablon wild honey
Sulu - Robusta coffee
Bukidnon - Adlai
Davao - Dr. Dana Tawa-tawa

 

Across the country, there are numerous products we, Filipinos, can be proud of.  These are available online at echostore.ph and ECHOstore branches in Serendra in Taguig City, Salcedo Village in Makati City, Podium in Mandaluyong City, and Centris Walk in Quezon City.

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