About Us
Iskaparate is an online platform that attempts genuine social and economic inclusion. It seeks to arrest the widening digital divide between the wealthy and the poor.
The Iskaparate Founders
A group of social entrepreneurs created a platform that would put micro-entrepreneurs (most of them Nanays or entrepreneurial mothers) in the digital space. Today, the platform provides not only digital presence but also online selling support, continuous training, and entrepreneurial guidance.
Launched on Sept 8, 2020, it started with only thirty-three (33) entrepreneurial mothers who were members of Kabuhayan sa Ganap na Kasarinlan, a microfinance institution operating in the urban poor areas of Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and Calabarzon.
Within a year, more than twenty other organizations with a collective membership of close to 300,000 joined the Iskaparate movement and helped their members become sellers in the marketplace. Today, there are more than micro-entrepreneurs selling on Iskaparate.com.
We turn ideas into real-world connections and opportunities.
Our Market brings together stories, expertise, and opportunities to help people grow. What started as a marketplace for entrepreneurial mothers has evolved into a platform that empowers Filipino professionals and communities across industries.
Our Story
Our Market began in 2020 as Iskaparate, an e-commerce initiative supporting micro-entrepreneurs—many of them mothers who needed a lifeline during the pandemic. What started with 33 sellers grew into a movement that connected nearly 300,000 small businesses with customers and helped many launch their own ventures.
Our Market is now a digital publishing hub where ideas, commerce, and community meet. Our mission remains the same: to share timely insights and expertise that help Filipinos stay informed, inspired, and equipped to grow.
Our Vision
Looking ahead, we aim to:
Connect Brands - Highlight world-class local products, craftsmanship, and innovations rooted in authenticity and cultural pride.
Emerge as a Global Gateway - Open the door to partners and investors who create and support ingenuity, excellence, and cultural pride; and share a platform where global brands are empowered to move across borders toward shared success.
Advocate Knowledge and Experiences - Create opportunities through workshops, events, and initiatives that enrich everyday life and strengthen communities.
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