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GMarket: #SupportLocal MSME Hub in Boracay
A social enterprise rooted in culture, community, and collaboration.

GMarket is more than just a Marketplace — it’s a Movement. As Boracay’s pioneering #SupportLocal MSME Hub, GMarket empowers micro, small, and medium enterprises through an inclusive space that celebrates Filipino tradition, creativity, and community spirit.

Our Mission:

• Preserve & Showcase Filipino Heritage
From food to arts, crafts, and services, GMarket celebrates Filipino ingenuity. Traditional recipes, artisanal products, and handcrafted items highlight the rich culture and craftsmanship of local communities.

• Enable Local Entrepreneurs
GMarket serves as an accessible trade venue and avenue for local nano and micro entrepreneurs who may not have the means to rent commercial spaces. Here, they can showcase; sell, and promote their products and services in a supportive, low-cost environment.

• Cultivate Community Action
As an Advocacy Hub and Activity Center, GMarket is a gathering space for local organizations and groups to host meetings, launch initiatives, and lead community-based projects that matter.

What We Offer:

• Traditional Filipino Food & Homestyle Comfort Meals
Our kitchen supports local farmers, producers, and community gardens. Our dishes aim to tell a story, rooted in local culinary traditions and made with love.

• Art, Handicrafts, & Food Products by Local Artists and Artisans
Artworks that warm the space are also for sale, crafted by local-based artists. Souvenirs, Food & Non-food Pasalubongs, and Handicrafts include works made by Malay’s Indigenous Ati Community, Boracay Women Producers, Mainland Communities, and SPAB Members — every purchase supports a livelihood.

• A Home for SPAB (Small Players Association of Boracay)
GMarket is the proud Home of SPAB, an alliance of MSMEs committed to sustainable and inclusive growth. Through our Internal Patronage Program, members support one another’s businesses, creating a thriving local ecosystem that values collaboration over competition.

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