BalayBalay Handmade Architectural Collectibles

27/04/2026

Thank you, dear advocates, for your reservations.

We are now preparing to send out the remaining orders for this season. Each piece is carefully finished by hand, and we are grateful for your patience as they make their way to you.

We look forward to welcoming you again in our next order season, launching in the “Ber” months, with a more affordable batch for more homes and classrooms.

22/04/2026

Hi Advocates, you still have 4 days more to reserve your order and then we will stop receiving your orders until the next season.

13/04/2026

A meaningful step forward as the Balay Balay Handmade Collectibles team, represented by Ar. Gloryrose Dy Metilla, signs a Memorandum of Agreement with I-Emmergence Inc., led by Executive Director Karla Acosta, together with its Board of Director and also Deputy Vice Mayor for the Ata Paquibato community, Deputy Mayor Roel Arthur Ali Jr.

Proceeds from the Binanwa Collection will support indigenous scholars through the ICEP program of I-Emmergence, helping open opportunities through education and culture.

10/04/2026

There is something special about a piece made slowly, by hand, with care you can almost feel.

We are excited to send you your very own Balay Balay collectible. Some of our first collectors have already received theirs, and more are on their way.

Each piece is crafted upon reservation, giving it the time and attention it deserves.

Only 50 pieces will be made for this batch. Once they are spoken for, the edition closes.

Reserve yours at balaybalay.com
Orders are completed within 30 days from reservation
Reservation period ends on April 26, 2026

Own a piece of heritage, shaped with intention, made to last.

08/04/2026

We work with reclaimed scrap wood. No two pieces are alike. Each mark, grain, and imperfection tells a story we choose to preserve, not erase.

Visit balaybalay.com to reserve your very own collectible.

01/04/2026

A Special Message for you, Advocates. Thank you for trusting the process.

26/03/2026

We’ve started sending out the first batch of orders and we couldn’t be more excited. Thank you truly for being part of this.

Deliveries will follow a first come, first served order, so those who reserved early will be the first to receive their collectibles. We’re carefully preparing each piece as it goes out, and we can’t wait for yours to reach you soon.

-Balaybalay

24/03/2026

Orders will be sent this week!

Thank you for the support. 50% of the Balay Balay sets are already reserved. We will be sending them to those who ordered this week.

Only a few pieces remain from this limited run of 50 handcrafted architectural collectibles inspired by traditional Filipino houses.

Secure yours before the edition closes.

Each piece carries a small story of culture, craft, and memory—and slowly, one by one, they find their homes.

19/03/2026

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17/03/2026

Thank you for the support. 50% of the Balay Balay sets are already reserved. We will be sending them to those who ordered this week.

Only a few pieces remain from this limited run of 50 handcrafted architectural collectibles inspired by traditional Filipino houses.

Secure yours before the edition closes.

Each piece carries a small story of culture, craft, and memory—and slowly, one by one, they find their homes.

16/03/2026

GET TO KNOW THE BINANWA, THE HOUSE OF THE ATA TRIBE

The Binanwa is the traditional dwelling of the Ata Paquibato cultural community in Paquibato District, Davao City. Elevated high above the ground and crafted from bamboo, timber, bark, cogon, and rattan, the house reflects the Ata people’s deep connection to the uplands and to the rhythms of nature.

Modest in size yet carefully arranged, the Binanwa features a ground space for gathering, a surrounding balcony known as the lantawan, and an upper living area lined with bamboo seating platforms that may also serve as sleeping spaces. Its gabled roof, crowned with the distinctive manok-manok, is a cultural marker that signifies identity, leadership, and tradition.

More than a house, the Binanwa is a living expression of Ata craftsmanship, resilience, and wisdom shaped by land, climate, and community.

Each purchase of a set supports the Indigenous Students Educational Project under iEmergence Program.

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