'Our goal is to promote Filipino culture': The mission behind the sale of traditional costumes in Australia

Key Points

• Wilfred and Maria Tua’s first business involved selling Filipino films and memorabilia, until they launched Barong Tagalog Filipiniana in Blacktown, Sydney, Australia, in 2011.
• All the clothing they sell is made purely in the Philippines, providing employment to fellow Filipinos.
• Apart from the classic designs of the Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana for various occasions, they also offer customized attire suited to the Australian seasons.