Manila, Philippines – Many emerging Filipino artists, artisans, makers, and crafters have
closed their business or have stopped their passion projects because of the pandemic. Betsy,
the first online marketplace that caters specifically to creative entrepreneurs, aims to support
their dreams. Betsy gathers all these local talents in one site, opening up a new channel for
these passionate and enterprising individuals to turn their passion into profit.
A brainchild of entrepreneurial sisters Judy Anne and Jean Santos, Betsy was inspired by one
of their travels, wherein they were shopping for souvenirs. Wouldn’t it be great, they thought, if
people could find all these amazing products in one place?
“Betsy champions Filipino creativity. We’d love to see flourish into full-grown businesses,
allowing these dreamers to stay true to who they are,” says Jean.
The platform also aims to make these beautiful pieces accessible to more Filipinos.
“Many Filipinos are under the impression that unique, handmade pieces are way beyond their
means and that these are only accessible to a select few,” says Judy Anne. “Betsy is changing
that.”
“In a cluttered marketplace where mass production rules, we want to provide mindful makers
and consumers an avenue where they could offer – and find – something truly special and one-
of-a-kind,” Judy Anne adds.
Interested artists, artisans, and crafters can sign up at www.betsyph.com. Once registered, they
will be guided on how to set up their virtual store.
