In Support of Free Our Sisters Free Ourselves

There is Tsismis in this Bag translates to There is Gossip in this Bag.

Being labelled a Tsismosa (gossiper) in Filipino culture carries a negative connotation, implying an excessive interest in other people's lives and the potential for spreading false information. While this may occasionally hold true, what about the aspect of a Tsismosa who genuinely cares about her community's well-being?

In the Philippines, information naturally flows through oral tradition, especially in communities lacking access to formal channels, prevalent in both urban and rural poor areas. This is why it isn't uncommon to see two or more people just chatting outside their homes, particularly in a landscape where stable employment opportunities are scarce.

In this context, having a space and community that discusses everyday issues creates a sense of solidarity among many women (the people our society often perceives as Tsismosas), providing a platform to address pressing concerns affecting families, including the price of goods, educational access, public services, and in some cases, even family violence.

In the Philippines, these are all typical topics one will hear in a regular 'gossip' conversation. Therefore, these tsismis sessions also help build community support, spread awareness about resources, and connect people in need to appropriate channels.

This is why a Marites shouldn't solely be depicted as a mere rumor- spreading woman; often, she embodies the voice of the everyday Filipina, experiencing and vocalizing the daily challenges of society - a voice that refuses to be silenced.

Learn more about the topic of Gossip and Community Care through this Instagram post!

Product Features

• Black, durable, 100% natural cotton canvas
• Dimensions: 14 x 16 inches; 9" drop

15% of this collection will be donated to the Free Our Sisters, Free Ourselves (FOSFO) campaign - an international campaign under GABRIELA, against the political persecution and repression of women activists and human rights defenders in the Philippines. Learn more about FOSFO by checking out their Facebook page.

Beyond the Word

Before reading the narrative below, here's an important reminder that being a woman, a Filipina, does not necessarily mean having a Pekpek (Vagina). 💖

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As a young Pina/xy growing up, how many of us have been shamed by talking about our period? How many of us were associated to being mataray, suplada or maldita just because it's that "time of the month"? How many of us have not learned about safe sex and sexuality at a young age because it's a topic that's deemed shameful? And because talking about our Pekpeks is deemed makasalanan (sinful)?

The creation of the Pekpek Power pin is definitely something we're extremely proud of. Kaya let's go! Help us normalize these conversations. Help us empower our Pekpeks!

Product Features

1.5 x 1.3 inch, acrylic pin with rubber lock

Beyond the Word

"This sweater brought me to tears when I first saw it because finally there are Filipinas who see and understand their worth and know that their value is not dictated by anybody. I will never be someone who shames my Pamangkin for who they are, what they look like, and the lifestyle they want to live. I will simply love." - Naomi

Product Features

• Individually heat-pressed and checked for quality 
• Photo # 2: Model is wearing Large
• Off-white/beige sweater with 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Soft feel and reduced pilling for no loose thread
• Set-in sleeves for a relaxed fit
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading
• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem
• Width is measured across the body of the sweater, one-way

Care Instructions

Our designs are heat-pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 

Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading. 

 Size Chart (in inches)

Looking for a size but can't find it in our chart? Please send us an email at hello@pinaycollection.com and we'll try our best to accommodate your sizing requests!

Beyond the Word

Before reading the narrative below, here's an important reminder that being a woman, a Filipina, does not necessarily mean having a Pekpek (Vagina). 💖

-

As a young Pina/xy growing up, how many of us have been shamed by talking about our period? How many of us were associated to being mataray, suplada, or maldita just because it's that "time of the month"? How many of us have not learned about safe sex and sexuality at a young age because it's a topic that's deemed shameful? And because talking about our Pekpeks is deemed makasalanan (sinful)?

The creation of the Pekpek Power merch is definitely something we're extremely proud of. Kaya let's go! Help us normalize these conversations. Help us empower our Pekpeks!

Product Features:

• Color: Green
• Please note that we recently switched to a looser fit style of sweater. Make sure to consult the size chart below before purchase.
• 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Soft feel and reduced pilling for no loose thread
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading
• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.

Size Chart (in inches)

Looking for a size but can't find it in our chart? Please send us an email at hello@pinaycollection.com and we'll try our best to accommodate your sizing requests!

Beyond the Word

"This sweater brought me to tears when I first saw it because finally there are Filipinas who see and understand their worth and know that their value is not dictated by anybody. I will never be someone who shames my Pamangkin for who they are, what they look like, and the lifestyle they want to live. I will simply love." - Naomi  

Product Features

• 100% Heavy Cotton Shirt
• Color: Off-white/Beige

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat-pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.
• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way. 

Unisex Sizing (in inches)

 Laban Babae translates to "Women, fight!" or "Women, resist!"

15% of this collection will be donated to the Free Our Sisters, Free Ourselves (FOSFO) campaign - an international campaign under GABRIELA, against the political persecution and repression of women activists and human rights defenders in the Philippines. Learn more about FOSFO by checking out their Facebook page.

Product Features 

• Corduroy style baseball cap
• Adjustable
• Hat circumference: 22.05 inches to 22.83 inches
• Height: 4.74 in
• Visor length: 2.75 in

For this new collection, we’re reclaiming the phrase “Kababaeng Tao” roughly translated as “You’re a woman and yet…”

Kababaeng Tao pero maingay. You’re a woman and yet you’re loud.

Kababaeng Tao pero nakabukaka. You’re a woman and yet you sit with your legs open.

Kababaeng Tao pero pasaway. You’re a woman and yet you just keep breaking the rules.

“Kababaeing Tao” is used to define us and ultimately exclude us, isolating those whom our society has denied the identity of a woman, including our trans and queer kapatids.

"Kababaeng Tao" is wielded as a weapon against our guilt, confining women to a box labeled 'proper', ‘submissive’, and 'nice'. Pinays deserve dignity and respect for who we are, not for conforming to some mold.

But no more. At Pinay Collection, we're committed to reclaiming what's been unjustly taken from us. We're unapologetically devoted to embracing and healing from the wounds inflicted by patriarchal words. We're determined to reclaim the identity we've always defined for ourselves, even if it's been disregarded by those around us. For far too long, the narratives of pina/xys have been dictated by voices other than our own. But now, we declare with conviction: 

Kababaeng kong tao at marunong akong lumaban. I am a woman and I know how to resist.

15% of this collection will be donated to the Free Our Sisters, Free Ourselves (FOSFO) campaign - an international campaign under GABRIELA, against the political persecution and repression of women activists and human rights defenders in the Philippines. Learn more about FOSFO by checking out their Facebook page.

Product Features 

• Corduroy style bucket hat
• Adjustable
• Hat circumference: 22.83 inches
• Adjustable strap included inside

Beyond the Word

For this new collection, we’re reclaiming the phrase “Kababaeng Tao” roughly translated as “You’re a woman and yet…”

Kababaeng Tao pero maingay. You’re a woman and yet you’re loud.

Kababaeng Tao pero nakabukaka. You’re a woman and yet you sit with your legs open.

Kababaeng Tao pero pasaway. You’re a woman and yet you just keep breaking the rules.

“Kababaeing Tao” is used to define us and ultimately exclude us, isolating those whom our society has denied the identity of a woman, including our trans and queer kapatids.

"Kababaeng Tao" is wielded as a weapon against our guilt, confining women to a box labeled 'proper', ‘submissive’, and 'nice'. Pinays deserve dignity and respect for who we are, not for conforming to some mold.

But no more. At Pinay Collection, we're committed to reclaiming what's been unjustly taken from us. We're unapologetically devoted to embracing and healing from the wounds inflicted by patriarchal words. We're determined to reclaim the identity we've always defined for ourselves, even if it's been disregarded by those around us. For far too long, the narratives of pina/xys have been dictated by voices other than our own. But now, we declare with conviction: 

Kababaeng kong tao at marunong akong lumaban. I am a woman and I know how to resist.

15% of this collection will be donated to the Free Our Sisters, Free Ourselves (FOSFO) campaign - an international campaign under GABRIELA, against the political persecution and repression of women activists and human rights defenders in the Philippines. Learn more about FOSFO by checking out their Facebook page.

Product Features

• Individually heat-pressed and checked for quality 
• Black sweater with 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Soft feel and reduced pilling for no loose thread
• Set-in sleeves for a relaxed fit
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading
• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem
• Width is measured across the body of the sweater, one-way

Size Chart (in inches)

Looking for a size but can't find it in our chart? Please send us an email at hello@pinaycollection.com and we'll try our best to accommodate your sizing requests!

Beyond the Word

For this new collection, we’re reclaiming the phrase “Kababaeng Tao” roughly translated as “You’re a woman and yet…”

Kababaeng Tao pero maingay. You’re a woman and yet you’re loud.

Kababaeng Tao pero nakabukaka. You’re a woman and yet you sit with your legs open.

Kababaeng Tao pero pasaway. You’re a woman and yet you just keep breaking the rules.

“Kababaeing Tao” is used to define us and ultimately exclude us, isolating those whom our society has denied the identity of a woman, including our trans and queer kapatids.

"Kababaeng Tao" is wielded as a weapon against our guilt, confining women to a box labeled 'proper', ‘submissive’, and 'nice'. Pinays deserve dignity and respect for who we are, not for conforming to some mold.

But no more. At Pinay Collection, we're committed to reclaiming what's been unjustly taken from us. We're unapologetically devoted to embracing and healing from the wounds inflicted by patriarchal words. We're determined to reclaim the identity we've always defined for ourselves, even if it's been disregarded by those around us. For far too long, the narratives of pina/xys have been dictated by voices other than our own. But now, we declare with conviction: 

Kababaeng kong tao at marunong akong lumaban. I am a woman and I know how to resist.

15% of this collection will be donated to the Free Our Sisters, Free Ourselves (FOSFO) campaign - an international campaign under GABRIELA, against the political persecution and repression of women activists and human rights defenders in the Philippines. Learn more about FOSFO by checking out their Facebook page.

Product Features

• 100% Heavy Cotton Shirt
• Color: Forest Green

Care InstructionsO

Our designs are heat-pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way. 

Unisex Sizing

Before reading the narrative below, here's an important reminder that being a woman, a Filipina, does not necessarily mean having a Pekpek (Vagina). 💖

As a young Pina/xy growing up, how many of us have been shamed by talking about our period? How many of us were associated to being mataray, suplada, or maldita just because it's that "time of the month"? How many of us have not learned about safe sex and sexuality at a young age because it's a topic that's deemed shameful? And because talking about our Pekpeks is deemed makasalanan (sinful)?

The creation of the Pekpek Power merch is definitely something we're extremely proud of. Kaya let's go! Help us normalize these conversations. Help us empower our Pekpeks!

Product Features

• 100% Heavy Cotton Shirt
• Color: Forest Green

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat-pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing.
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way. 

Unisex Sizing