J. Amado Araneta Foundation - JAAF

22/09/2026

JAAF x UP College of Fine Arts for Gateway Art Fair

JAAF officially partners with UP College of Fine Arts for the Gateway Art Fair. Through this partnership, both organizations will collaborate to open more doors to opportunities for local, emerging, and future artists through the Art Fair.

The memorandum was signed by Ms. Diane Romero, JAAF Executive Director, and Dean Toym Imao, Dean of UP College of Fine Arts, and witnessed by Mr. Rowell Recinto, JAAF President, and Mr. Gari Apolonio, Gateway Gallery Curator. It was signed today, September 22, 2026, at World Kitchens, Araneta City, during the media launch of the Gateway Art Fair.

22/09/2026

Maraming salamat sa pagiging bahagi ng Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival, mula sa DOST - PTRI, J. Amado Araneta Foundation, Araneta City, at Gateway Mall.

Tatlong araw ng kultura.
Tatlong araw ng tradisyon.
Tatlong araw ng kwento, kaalaman, at paghahabi.

18/09/2026

The Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival is now open! 🧶

In partnership with JAAF and Araneta City, DOST - PTRI mounted its flagship program for weavers, the Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival, in Araneta City! Here, they are showcasing 30 weaving communities, from Ilocos Norte to Zamboanga, and hosting talks on weaving technology.

Come and support our Filipino weavers!
🗓️ September 18 to 20, 2026
📍 Upper Ground B Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City

16/09/2026

✨ THE 2026 PHILIPPINE HANDLOOM WEAVING FESTIVAL IS HERE! ✨

Ready to wear local and vibe with culture? 🧵💫

Catch the ultimate fusion of heritage and style at the Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival! Drop by Gateway Mall 2 (Quantum Skyview) from September 18–20, 2026 to explore local colors, epic weaves, and the stories behind them.

Brought to you by DOST - PTRI , with the support of the , Araneta City , and Habing Katutubo, this year's fest is packed with 4 main zones:

🛍️ Hinabi Textile Bazaar (Shop unique, handmade pieces!)
💡 Textile Innovation Exhibit (Where tech meets tradition)
💬 Textile Exchange & Forum (Level up your creative biz)
🛠️ Technology Demonstration (See the magic happen live)

📅 THE FESTIVAL LINEUP
Day 1 — Sept 18

11:00 AM | Bazaar & Innovation Exhibit Opens
1:00 PM | Official Opening Ceremony 🎉

Day 2 — Sept 19 (Techno Demo Day 1)

10:30 AM | Kulay sa Habi (Silk-screen printing with natural dyes)
1:30 PM | Session 1: Telang Habi, Totoo Ba? (Authenticity check)
2:30 PM | Session 2: Alaga sa Habi (Care & maintenance tips)
3:30 PM | Session 3: Know Your Customer (Finding your target market)

Day 3 — Sept 20 (Techno Demo Day 2)

10:30 AM | Advanced Weave Pattern Drafting
1:00 PM | Session 4: Presyong Tama (Smart pricing for creators)
2:00 PM | Session 5: Habi Online (Crushing it on social selling)
3:00 PM | Session 6: Sample to Benta (Product dev 101)
4:00 PM | Closing Ceremony

Let’s support local, wear our pride, and elevate Telang Pinoy together! 🇵🇭💙

📍 Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, QC
🗓️ September 18–20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

14/09/2026

CATCH 29 WEAVING COMMUNITIES AT THE PHWF

DOST - PTRI, J. Amado Araneta Foundation, and City invite you to visit the PHILIPPINE HANDLOOM WEAVING FESTIVAL this Friday, 18 September, until Sunday, 20 September, at the Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2.

from Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, Klowil Kem Libon Ong of the T'boli Tribe, .a.woven.designs, BOKPA from Camarines Sur, .handicrafts from Occidental Mindoro, Trixie Dhels Loom Weaving from Abra, from NCR, and from NCR will be at PHWF, together wilth 21 other weving communities.

PHILIPPINE HANDLOOM WEAVING FESTIVAL
📍 Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, Quezon City
📅 Setyembre 18–20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

See you there!

10/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SPARK-A-CHANGE WINNERS! 👏🎉

Spark-A-Change: Pitching Competition 2026, led by DOST-National Capital Region in partnership with JAAF and QC SBCDPO, held its final pitching last July 6, 2026, after the opening of QC MSME Week. The Top 12 Finalists took the stage and presented their innovations to a panel of judges in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City.

Here are your winners!
🏅 1st Place - "Coco Guard" from Technovatronics of Technological Institute of the Philippines QC
🏅 2nd Place - "Eggboost" from Technological Institute of the Philippines Taguig
🏅 3rd Place - "Ginhawa" from the Emilio Aguinaldo College Manila

Other than cash prizes, the winners were recognized as DOST-NCR Young Innovators of Metro Manila with DOST-NCR Badges of Excellence. They will also be granted further training, support, and mentorship for their products.

Congratulations to all the applicants, finalists, and winners for making the effort to spark a change among MSMEs!

08/07/2026

SUPPORT LOCAL AT THE MSME TRADE FAIR

Discover unique finds and support our local entrepreneurs with their Proudly Original Product of Quezon City (POP-QC). Catch the bazaar at the 📍Activity Area, Upper Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 1 until July 10, Friday!

06/07/2026

JAAF x QC SBCDPO

J. Amado Araneta Foundation officially partners with QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office through a ceremonial MOU signing today, July 6, 2026, at the opening ceremony of QC MSME Week in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City.

The MOU was signed by QC City Administrator Mr. Michael Victor Alimurung; QC SBCDPO Department Head Ms. Mona Yap; JAAF Executive Director Ms. Diane Romero; and JAAF President Mr. Rowell Recinto.

06/07/2026

MSME WEEK STARTS TODAY

J. Amado Araneta Foundation joins the Quezon City Government, QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office, and Araneta City in celebrating QC MSME Week 2026. Join us at the Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2.

The MSME Bazaar started today until Friday, 10 July 2026, at the Activity Area of Gateway Mall 1.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁! 💪

Katuwang ng Quezon City Government sa paghatid ng nalalapit na QC MSME Week 2026 ang Araneta City at J. Amado Araneta Foundation - JAAF!

Hatid naman ng ating mga partner organizations ang kanilang kaalaman at patuloy na suporta para sa mga maliliit na negosyo ngayong QC MSME Week:
⭐ DTI National Capital Regional Office
⭐ DOST- National Capital Region
⭐ Food and Drug Administration Philippines
⭐ Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Official)
⭐ TikTok Shop Philippines
⭐ Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Quezon City
⭐ PAIBA - Philippine AI Business Association
⭐ Go Negosyo

Huwag kalimutang mag-hi sa kanila at bumisita sa kanilang mga booth! Tara na’t mag-REGISTER sa mga exciting na events ngayong QC MSME Week!

REGISTER NOW FOR FREE!
👉 qc-sbcdpo.com/Pre-Reg-QCMSMEWeek2026

See you there, QCitizens!

01/07/2026

SUPPORT LOCAL

Watch out for the QC-MSME Week 2026 Trade Fair on July 5 to 10, 2026 at the Gateway 1 Mall Activity Center, Araneta City. In celebration of the QC MSME Week, the Fair features Proudly Original Products of Quezon City (POP QC).

The QC-MSME Week celebration kicks off on July 6 at the Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2. Visit the microsite for more details about the celebration at tinyurl.com/QCMSMEWeek2026.

The QC-MSME Week happenings are made possible by the Quezon City Government, QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office, Araneta City, and J. Amado Araneta Foundaiton.