ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Katha Pilipinas’ goal is to have a positive community impact by providing a platform to artists and artisans to sustain their livelihood and hone their craft, while using these curated and handcrafted works to fund our social action programs such as meal distributions, donation drives, sponsored scholars, and disaster relief efforts.

Our three pillars are: Arts Management, Retail Marketing, and Social Action. Through these three principles, we are able to create a a formidable initiative where creatives thrive, and consumers value the business of the arts. As you take pleasure in the skilfully made products, we hope to use this platform to tackle and augment the socio-economic gaps, and hopefully create a more conscious awareness of issues and participate in being part of the solution as a community.

Let's thrive together!

OUR COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL ACTION

Meal Pack Distribution

Our meal pack distribution program provides food and basic necessities to members of the community who are struggling to make ends meet. Through this program, we aim to alleviate hunger and promote well-being for all.

Working with weaving communities and other marginalized sectors to provide livelihood

Through partnerships with weaving communities and other marginalized sectors, we provide livelihood opportunities that empower people and help them achieve economic stability. By supporting these communities, we promote inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Katha Community Impact Fund

At Katha Pilipinas, we believe in the power of community. That's why we created our Community Impact Fund - to support initiatives that need help the most, and the most urgently.
Every purchase you make helps make a difference. We allot 5% of sales to this fund, so you can shop with purpose. Let’s make sure that no one is ever left behind. Together, let's create a brighter future for everyone.

For regular updates on our food distribution program, head to our Instagram page @kathapilipinas.

OUR CORE VALUES

Creative Leadership

Leadership isn't just about having great ideas - it's about inspiring others to share your vision. We believe that everyone has the potential to be a creative leader.

Collaboration

Collaboration is the key to unlocking creativity. By working together, we can create a supportive environment where new ideas can flourish.

Community Building

At Katha Pilipinas, our goal is to bring people together to build stronger, more vibrant communities. We believe that through the power of creativity and collaboration, anything is possible. Through our various projects and programs, we aim to empower communities and individuals by providing access to creative resources and opportunities.

OUR FOUNDER

Daianne Moreno-Mempin — Founder, Katha Pilipinas

I know what it’s like to be a creative with talent, vision, and heart and yet still be shut out of the rooms where opportunities happen. I’ve been there, and I’ve watched too many others stay there.

I’m an arts manager, social entrepreneur, and creative leader who founded Katha Pilipinas in 2016 to change that story, for myself, and for the countless Filipino artists and artisans who deserve more than survival. My journey took me from a Humanities and Political Economy degree, through a decade in corporate media, research, and telecommunications, real estate, to earning certifications from Wharton, UNCTAD, British Council, and IPO PHL. Today, I use every skill and connection I have to champion intellectual property, sustainable markets, and equitable opportunities for creatives.

Katha Pilipinas is built on four tenets: Fair Market Access, Skills Development, Community Building, and Grassroots Work to Policy Influence— fueling empowerment, growth, and impact, with creativity anchored in joy.

We are cultivating a brand of creativity that is professional, collaborative, conscious, and future-ready.