Bayani Apparel

  • Fight to Live

    $24.00 – $26.00

    Fight to Live! A metaphor for our survival and day to day struggles with life.

    Art by Marvin Monzon

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    Victory

    $16.00 – $18.00

    Lapulapu was a Datu of Mactan, an island in the Visayas. He was the first native of the archipelago to fight against Spanish colonization. On April 27, 1521, Lapu-Lapu and his men triumphed over the Spanish invaders led by Ferdinand Magellan that is known as the Battle of Mactan.
    Learn more about Lapu Lapu

    Art by Tata Ponsi

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    Battle

    $15.00 – $17.00

    “Battle of Pinaglabanan”
    On August 30, 1896 Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Jacinto led a group of Katipuneros to attacked the El Polvorin (powder depot) of San Juan which was well defended by well-armed and trained Spanish artillerists and infantrymen. Bonifacio was able to capture the powder depot and water station but was force to retreat when the Spanish reinforcements arrived and later had them outnumbered with superior weapons. More than 200 Katipuneros were taken prisoner and 150 died. The news of the battle reverberated throughout the arkipelago. The town of San Juan del Monte was transformed into a national symbol of unity, freedom and a shrine of Filipino courage.
    Learn more about Andres Bonifacio

    Art by Tata Ponsi 

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  • Sampaguita

    $24.00

    Sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines. It is a symbol of fidelity, purity, devotion, strength and dedication.

    Art by Jon Cruz

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  • Bayani (Kids)

    $15.00

    “Bayani” Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.

  • Bigas Hindi Bala

    $20.00

    All proceeds will go to the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines to help relieve the Cotabato farmers.

    “Diwang Kabataan expresses our anger and deep sadness at the Kidapawan Massacre. We condemn the lack of actions of the local government that resulted in the massacre. The actions of the Philippine National Police and the local government are unacceptable and should be held accountable.

    As Filipino youth in the US, we recognize how the history of farm workers goes beyond what has taken place in Cotabato. The unfair and unjust treatment of farm workers in the Philippines parallels with the struggles of the Delano Manongs in California. We have not forgotten the  tragedies of the Mendiola and Hacienda Luisita Massacres in the Philippines. The farmers still have not received justice.

    Our hearts are with the families of the three slain farmers and all the victims of this tragic event. Diwang Kabataan will continue to demand that every person has access to their basic human rights.”

    Art by Tata Ponsi

  • Sarimanok

    $24.00

    Sarimanok is said to be a symbol of good fortune. The Sarimanok is derived from a totem bird of the Maranao people, called Itotoro. According to the Maranao people, the Itotoro is a medium to the spirit world via its unseen twin spirit bird called Inikadowa.

    Art by Jon Cruz

  • Gabriela

    $24.00

    Gabriela Silang (March 19, 1731 – September 20, 1763) earned the title “Henerala” as the first Filipina woman to lead a revolt during the Spanish colonialization of the Philippines. Her couragous leadership became a symbol for the importance of women in Filipino society, and their struggle for liberation during colonization.
    Learn more about Gabriela Silang

    Art by Marvin Monzon

  • Sarimanok

    $24.00

    Sarimanok is said to be a symbol of good fortune. The Sarimanok is derived from a totem bird of the Maranao people, called Itotoro. According to the Maranao people, the Itotoro is a medium to the spirit world via its unseen twin spirit bird called Inikadowa.

    Art by Jon Cruz