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🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE PALENGKE 🏳️‍🌈

Meet Our Merchants & Carbon Vendors

The palengke has always been more than a place to buy and sell; it's where stories are exchanged, relationships are built, and communities thrive.

For Kumbira para sa Merkado, we're bringing together local artists, makers, queer-owned businesses, independent creatives, and vendors from Carbon Public Market in one shared space.

The Pride Palengke celebrates the richness of our local economies while standing in solidarity with the communities who continue to keep Carbon alive.

Browse handmade goods, art, zines, food products, crafts, fresh produce, and market finds, all while getting to know the people behind every table.

The Ramen Bucket
Dragon's Hoard
Mourning Star x Babe Blade
Her Collections
Bead Romance
Crowchetty
Florals by Pam
BB Project PH & Mayâ Learning Space
Pixelnapsu
Whisker Wishes
OBJX
KNAPSACK
Kesepea
YOUNGCHA WELLNESS STUDIO
Patchy Tato
Angelikraft
Sweets & Treats Co.
flower bouquet by ellyse
LeRED doodles
Creatique
Just Bake Days
Stuffed by Zai
Café Baklita
Lucy’s
Soda Cat
Sweet Bombs by Mox Degrees
Miggy’s Cold Brrrew
The Chonk Club
TieDiet
Empress Reads
FIDDLE x BOTC
Kalaro Kolektib
Starrnova

CARBON Vendors
- Pamainit & Fried Rice
- Fruits
- Herbs & Spices
- Fruit Shakes & Fruit Salad
- Cosmetics
- Native Products

Every purchase is a way of supporting small businesses, uplifting Carbon vendors, and contributing to the Save Carbon Public Market Movement.

Come shop with intention, meet our merchants, and celebrate a market built on creativity, care, and community.

📍 Atua Midtown
📅 18–19 July 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–10:00 PM

See you at the Pride Palengke!!!

Buy local. Support livelihoods. Celebrate community. 🌈

‼️ REVISED SCHEDULE ‼️

DAY 1 | MUGNA PARA SA MERKADO

18 July 2026 | Atua Midtown

The gathering before the feast.

Join us for the opening day of 𝑲𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒅𝒐, where we slow down, make things by hand, share stories, and learn from one another.

Spend the day browsing our Community Market aka our PRIDE PALANGKE, featuring local makers alongside vendors from Carbon Public Market. Drop by our Mugna Workshops on printmaking, kombucha, pickling, and fermentation, settle into our board game corner, make a zine, listen to stories with Mayâ Learning Space, or take the mic during our evening Open Mic/Jam Sessions.

Whether you're coming for a workshop, a game, the market, or simply good company, there's a place for you here!

● Event Highlights ●
Printmaking with Sahn Vicente
Pickling & Fermentation Workshop by Duha Ka Hungit
Storytelling with Mayâ Learning Space
Kombucha Workshop by Cafe Baklita
Zine Making with DD of Eclectic Haus
Board Games Corner with Fiddl & BOTC
Open Mic, Jam Sessions

📍 Atua Midtown
📅 18 July 2026 (Day 1 of 2)
🕘 9:00 AM–10:00 PM

All workshops are Pay What You Can (PWYC) because learning should be accessible, and every contribution supports the Save Carbon Public Market Movement.

Kindly pre-register for the headcount: https://tinyurl.com/MugnaReg

Come by and stay awhile!

Some useful information about the Save Carbon Public Market & Sitio Bato Movement.

What's the threat today?

The redevelopment of the Carbon District is being implemented through a 50-year Joint Venture Agreement between Cebu City and Cebu2World Development Inc., with an option to extend for another 25 years.

The project envisions a mixed-use district with commercial, retail, tourism, and heritage components alongside new market facilities.

Community groups have expressed concern that redevelopment may prioritize commercial interests over the needs of existing vendors, workers, and residents if meaningful participation and protections are not ensured.

The redevelopment is a long-term public-private partnership.

In 2021, Cebu City entered into a ₱5.5-billion Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Cebu2World Development Inc. (a Megawide subsidiary) to redevelop the Carbon District. The agreement gives the private partner the right to develop and operate the project for 50 years, with an option to extend for another 25 years. The redevelopment includes new market buildings alongside commercial, retail, tourism, and mixed-use developments. (Philippine News Agency)

Why does this matter?

A public market is more than a commercial space.

It supports:
- Affordable food for everyone
- Farmers, vendors, porters, and market workers
- Cebu's living heritage and culture
- Everyday relationships between communities and consumers (mga suki)

When we protect public markets, we also protect livelihoods, food security, and the right to accessible public spaces.

What are they asking for?

The Save Carbon Public Market Movement is not against development.
They support development that is:
✔ Public and accountable
✔ Inclusive and participatory
✔ Heritage-sensitive
✔ Protective of livelihoods
✔ Affordable for vendors and consumers

They also stand with the residents of Sitio Bato, who are calling for on-site, people-centred development.

Why are we organizing Kumbira para sa Merkado?

Carbon Public Market has long been a place where food, work, culture, and community come together. Today, vendors, workers, residents, and supporters are advocating for a future where Carbon rema

DAY 1: MUGNA PARA SA MERKADO

Spotlight on the Makers, Facilitators & Collaborators

Every market begins with the people who make, grow, teach, and share.

On the first day of 𝑲𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒅𝒐, we're celebrating the communities behind the tables from local artists and independent makers to food practitioners, storytellers, educators, and community organizers. Throughout the day, they'll be opening up spaces to learn new skills, exchange ideas, tell stories, play games, and build connections.

Meet our Mugna Workshops facilitators, browse goods from our community market merchants alongside vendors from Carbon Public Market, and spend the day creating, learning, and gathering with us.

FEATURING:
Printmaking with SAHN VICENTE
Pickling & Fermentation Workshop by FAE of Duha Ka Hungit
Storytelling with RAISSA of Mayâ Learning Space
Kombucha Workshop by CIEGE of Cafe Baklita
Zine Making Table with DD of Eclectic Haus
Board Games Corner led by NEM together with Fiddl & BOTC
Open Mic, Jam Sessions with TIYO FIDEL & DAS ECHO

Come meet the people behind the work, support local makers, and celebrate the spirit of the merkado with us.

📍 Atua Midtown
📅 18 July 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–10:00 PM

All workshops are Pay What You Can (PWYC) because learning should be accessible, and every contribution supports the Save Carbon Public Market Movement.

Kindly pre-register for the headcount: https://tinyurl.com/MugnaReg

Kitaay ta!

DAY 1 | MUGNA PARA SA MERKADO

18 July 2026 | Atua Midtown

The gathering before the feast.

Join us for the opening day of 𝑲𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒅𝒐, where we slow down, make things by hand, share stories, and learn from one another.

Spend the day browsing our Community Market aka our PRIDE PALANGKE, featuring local makers alongside vendors from Carbon Public Market. Drop by our Mugna Workshops on printmaking, kombucha, pickling, and fermentation, settle into our board game corner, make a zine, listen to stories with Mayâ Learning Space, or take the mic during our evening Open Mic/Jam Sessions.

Whether you're coming for a workshop, a game, the market, or simply good company, there's a place for you here!

● Workshop Highlights ●
Printmaking with Sahn Vicente
Pickling & Fermentation Workshop by Duha Ka Hungit
Storytelling with Mayâ Learning Space
Kombucha Workshop by Cafe Baklita
Zine Making Table
Board Games Corner
Open Mic, Jam Sessions

📍 Atua Midtown
📅 18 July 2026 (Day 1 of 2)
🕘 9:00 AM–10:00 PM

All workshops are Pay What You Can (PWYC) because learning should be accessible, and every contribution supports the Save Carbon Public Market Movement.

Kindly pre-register for the headcount: https://tinyurl.com/MugnaReg

Come by and stay awhile!

HABHAB PARA SA MERKADO

Come hungry. Leave in solidarity.

As the culminating event of 𝑲𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒅𝒐,
Habhab para sa Merkado brings us around one table for an intimate four-course fundraising dinner celebrating the flavors, stories, and communities that make our public markets thrive.

Prepared by Eclectic Kusina and The Provisioner, with drinks by Owl Stories & Spirits, desserts by Cafe Baklita (and a surprise drink!), and every course rooted in the abundance of our local foodways.

The evening unfolds alongside a vibrant lineup of performances by Ballroom Culture Cebu and Haus of Rena1ssance, with music by Bantayan Bass Club and GirllHauz carrying us through the night.

This is an evening of collective care. Every seat reserved helps raise funds and awareness for the Save Carbon Public Market Movement and stands in solidarity with the call to Save Sitio Bato.

✨ Seats are limited. Reserve yours now!
📍 Atua Midtown
📅 19 July 2026 | 6:00 PM onwards

Magtinabangay ta para sa atong merkado!

OPEN CALL: Join the Pride Palengke!

Be part of Kumbira para sa Merkado, a community market celebrating handmade practices, independent creativity, and collective care.

On 18–19 July 2026 at Atua Midtown, local artists, makers, crafters, and small businesses will share space alongside vendors from Carbon Public Market, bringing together the spirit of the *palengke* as a place of exchange, encounter, and solidarity.

We welcome:
🖍️ Artists & illustrators
📚 Zine makers & independent publishers
🏺 Ceramicists/potters & crafters
💍 Jewelry & accessory makers
👕 Clothing & textile brands
♻️ Sustainable & upcycled products
🍯 Hand/home-made food products
🏳️‍🌈 Queer-owned & community-based enterprises

Limited slots available!

📅 Event Dates: 18–19 July 2026
📍 Atua Midtown
🗓 Open Call: 03–15 July 2026
🔗 DM for the Application Link!

Come sell, share, and celebrate with us!

🌈 SAVE THE DATE 🌈
Kumbira para sa Merkado
📅 19 July 2026 | 📍 Atua Midtown

A day of food, culture, community, and solidarity in support of the Save Carbon Public Market & Sitio Bato Movement.

Stay tuned for our full lineup of collaborators, performers, merchants, and other exciting ganaps. (Murag hint naman ang naka tag ui!😉)

Invited ang tanan! Mangaon ta, magkuyog ta, ug ipaglaban nato ang atong merkado.

What stories, memories, and futures do we carry for Carbon Public Market & Sitio Bato?

Join us for a zine-making workshop as we collectively reflect on the market's cultural, social, and economic significance. Through drawing, writing, mapping, and storytelling, we'll create small publications that amplify community voices and imagine futures for Carbon beyond redevelopment.

Poster by Tresh

Scenes from Kinaiyahan Kamp ✨🌿

Grateful to have joined Kinaiyahan Kamp organized by - a day of learning, play, storytelling, cooking, and reconnecting with nature.

For our cooking session, we introduced Binakol, a traditional Filipino chicken soup from our neighbors in Iloilo and the Visayas. This dish demonstrates the many uses of lubi (coconut), from coconut water as broth to coconut flesh as an ingredient, while highlighting locally available produce (tangyad/lemongrass, kamunggay, etc) and indigenous food knowledge. Through cooking together, we shared how food can teach us about sustainability, resourcefulness, and our connection to place.

Our LuBingo was so fun thanks to Teacher Earl and Ate Nem! We got to know the many uses of the coconut tree, not only in cooking but also in our daily life like kudkuran, silhig and lampaso.

Thank you to Maya Learning Space, the facilitators, volunteers, parents, and and the kids!