On the other end of the spectrum, Mark Zavalla founded Saan Saan in 2018 to take on the import-heavy scented candle market. Mark always had a passion for travel, but found it to be unsustainable, especially nowadays.
He discovered another outlet in candle-making and capturing the scents of his favorite travel spots. Bringing Filipino aromas into the household, the Saan Saan scents range from Because we're so used to digital living, the act of lighting a candle can be a de-stressor because you're going back to something so primal.Despite inhabiting vastly different industries, both Jowee and Mark find that both supply and demand with local brands is growing in the Philippines, especially under the current lockdown.
In this episode, the founders of Team Manila and Saan Saan tell us why they believe more Filipino consumers are going local. If you like this episode, you might also enjoy