ArtSea Spotlight
Short stories from the shore: what we love, who we support, and why it matters. Featuring like-minded individuals, one sea, one goal.
Here we're featuring fellow artisans who share the same passion.
DAUIN, NEGROS ORIENTAL
Tagpi-Tagpi is a social enterprise that works with women weavers in Apo Island, Negros Oriental to create hand-sewn plush toys based on Philippine flora and fauna.
The enterprise helps protect the marine ecosystem by bringing awareness towards marine life, preventing textile & plastic waste from entering our oceans, and empowering women from coastal communities.
Tagpi-Tagpi's animal plushies are made from old clothes. They include:
- Hammerhead Sharks
- Reversible Octopi
- Humpback Whales
- Thresher Sharks
- Orca Whales
- Mobula Rays
- Sea Turtles
- Hornbills
Made with old clothes, each plushie also empowers coastal communities an alternate source of livelihood for coastal communities.
Want to know more about Tagpi-Tagpi?
(Source: Tagpi-Tagpi's FB PAGE)
DAUIN, NEGROS ORIENTAL
Vitamin Sea is a cozy seaside café and Airbnb tucked along Maningo Street iin Dauin.
This is a laid-back dive town known for stunning macro photography, vibrant reefs, and a strong sense of community.
More than a rest stop for divers and travelers, Vitamin Sea is a growing creative hub that supports sustainable tourism, ocean awareness, and local makers. It’s one of the few places in Negros Oriental where you can enjoy tapas and coffee just a few steps from the shore and pick up ocean-positive goods from local brands.
This home away from home also comes alive with game nights, film showings, and occasional talks by like-minded ocean advocates, sparking conversations that matter, right by the sea.
Whether you're a diver, a traveler, or just someone who loves slow living with purpose, Vitamin Sea welcomes you into a community that cares.
Visit them at Maningo Street, Masaplod Sur, Dauin, Negros Oriental