Market Manila T-Shirts For Christmas 2007
I was simply stunned and overwhelmed by the reader response to this earlier post on Marketmanila t-shirts. It isn’t often I get 160+ comments on a post so seemingly innocuous in nature. I was even more stunned when Lee, a regular reader and commenter from Bacolod, sent these totally unsolicited and amazingly cool t-shirt designs. I asked Lee for permission to post these graphics and I must say, I thank him profusely for taking the time to come up with these original designs. A wonderful graphics artist, Lee went so far to assure me they are not simply clip art drawings but actually original designs… I am truly amazed… At any rate, what is the hubbub about? I figured I should give you all an early, possibly premature heads up to better gauge the potential reader response. Everyone assumes I am selling shirts, which I am not…so here is the plan or intention…
Every Christmas Marketman & family typically sponsor donations to schools, usually in the form of hundreds of books for libraries, and/or we facilitate gingerbread and candy or food donations to children’s wards of hospitals or we donate to more established children’s charities or to environmental causes. But we can only do so much as an individual family. In the past, I have asked for reader participation only in the form of comments, which in turn translate into more books, more money or more trees, etc. that are donated. This year I want to do a little more. So here is the beginnings of a plan…
The Intended Beneficiaries
Grade School Children in a City Public School(s), probably ages 4-10, who are recognized as being malnourished or undernourished, and who are chosen to participate in the school’s feeding program. The intention of the program is to improve their caloric and vitamin intake and to get them to a more healthy weight. The by-product is that they will hopefully do better in school. And the lure of a meal(s) will also attract them to attend class. There are several feeding programs in place and I already have a particular school in mind, but details have not been hammered out with school administrators so I cannot name the school until the program is certain. And I agree this is a stop-gap measure, not a permanent solution, but I still think it is a wonderful and concrete gesture if a shirt means 17-20 meals for hungry kids.
How will it work?
For every PHP500 that readers “donate” directly to the feeding program, Marketman will give the reader a free t-shirt (possibly one of two or three final designs), choice based on availability on a first come and first serve basis only. The PHP 500 donation will go directly to the feeding program, and Marketman will not retain ANY of this money. In other words, FULLY 100% of the gift or donation will end up with the malnourished kids. I estimate that each meal will cost roughly PHP25-30, so a PHP500 donation (or one t-shirt) will in effect feed 17-20 kids. Marketman will shoulder the full cost of the t-shirt and will treat this as his “gift” to you and in effect, to the feeding program, along with coordinating this effort. Donations will be collected at one or two Metro Manila sites in November (probably Makati and Mandaluyong, and maybe Cebu City) over a period of say 2-3 days only. Unless the schools can mobilize earlier, I suspect the feeding programs will occur in January and February 2008. No donations by mail, cheque, etc. can or will be accepted. Readers abroad will have to ask relatives in Manila to go to designated pick-up sites. Please understand I cannot manage the hairy logistics otherwise. This is already a major effort for me as described.
The Magnitude of this Effort
Initially, I was prepared to sponsor up to 300 limited edition and otherwise impossible to acquire Marketmanila t-shirts, which in turn would result in PHP150,000 in donations to the public school feeding program, or as many as 6,000! meals. Marketman would give away 300 shirts, in effect, my donation would amount to roughly 36,000 or about PHP120 per shirt. Unfortunately, that means a pretty modest quality shirt, but hey, it’s the hungry kids that we are really thinking about… However, based on the reaction so far, Marketman has upped the ante, and is willing to print up to 500 shirts if readers out there are really interested in helping. This would mean as much as PHP250,000 in money for a feeding program (or several programs) or as many as 10,000! meals.
Why is this worth the effort and hopefully, your time and money?
What is Christmas if not ultimately the spirit of giving. And as a group of people interested in food, how can we collectively do something good, and yet, not bust the bank? I think this is potentially a very good thing. You give PHP500, which in turn will provide 17-20 basic meals for undernourished children, Marketman gives you a limited edition t-shirt in return, valued at PHP100-120, totally free, Marketman gets a teeny weeny bit of publicity from the website address printed on the back of your t-shirt, but I make no money whatsover from the process or my website and as many as 10,000 meals will be provided for students who need it most.
What do you think?
So what do you think? Is this a looney idea? Are there enough of you who want shirts? Wouldn’t this make a great Christmas present? What I need to know NOW is a rough number of shirts that I might need to print. If you are interested, please leave your comment here, and a rough estimate of the number of shirts you might sponsor. I realize this is a preliminary call, and I will not hold you to the number if you don’t like the final sayings on the shirts or any other reason. I have not decided on the final design of 2 or 3 different shirts. This is just an estimate. But I will give preference to those who indicate their interest early if it turns out that the t-shirts are spoken for like hotcakes. Then again, maybe only a dozen readers will think this is a worthwhile endeavor. Let the comments begin…
Can you pls time the collection of donations a few days past paydays so that the finances can be managed or scheduled. Tshirt is an added bonus but I really would like to give to this project.
September 25th, 2007count me in. this is a great idea! always looking for ways to share the christmas spirit. 3 shirts, please. i’m assuming free size?
September 25th, 2007Count me in, MM!
September 25th, 2007Count me in.. I usually give my tithe to a community that helps funds an orphanage for the poor elderly people, but since it’s going to be Christmas soon, I could definitely accommodate another..
September 25th, 2007MM its not a looney idea, its a great idea! i’ll get 2 shirts please, whatever design you come up with : )
September 25th, 2007wahhh i have no relatives in manila or cebu!!! I want a shirt too!
Hopefully I can find a friend who will be in Manila that time.
September 25th, 2007Please count me in too. Maybe we could do this as yearly project for Christmas or some other ways to help people in need out there.
September 25th, 2007Oo naman sama ako dyan.. Its true Christmas is giving…
September 25th, 2007ganda ng shirt…
Please count me in…T-shirt or no T-shirt, I would gladly support you on your feeding program. Hoping your pick up day shall fall on weekends….
regards.
September 25th, 2007thanks for the feature :) the suki graphic is still a work in progress. i intend to add more produce to surround the oval logo… what else to add?? help?
September 25th, 2007Count me in! Suki is very Pinoy and very true to the essence of this site… but then arketmaniac is also cool, the more hip version. But both are great! Let’s feed more kids! :)
September 25th, 2007Hey Lee,
Tomato!
September 25th, 2007Oops, wanted to say Suki is very Pinoy nad tru to the essence of Being a reader of this site :)
September 25th, 2007hey MM! i’d gladly get 2 of those shirts…notepads would be cool too. hehe. or like small shirts for our kids. fantastic idea! maybe this can be a MM tradition every xmas? would be great if you date the shirts, for example, xmas 07?
September 25th, 2007sign me up! a cause like this is worth all of our time.. oh and if you need help during the actual feeding activity, i can lend a hand as well =)
September 25th, 2007Hi MM
Definitely count me in - you asked about the number of shirts we might sponsor, about 3 from me. I wish it could be more….
I missed the blog with suggestions for t-shirt design (and I lke Suki) - how about ‘Blog until Tender’ or ‘Market Manila - no extra seasoning required’. Apologies if they have already been suggested.
Good work fella!
September 25th, 2007I will get one, extra small (adult size). Suggestion: open a bank account preferably with a bank that has many branches. That way those of us in QC do not need to go all the way to Makati or Mandaluyong. Thanks
September 25th, 2007I’m in MM! This is a great idea.
My mom also has a plant store near Lung Center should you need a pick up point in QC. She also has a regular booth at the Lung Center Sunday market.
September 25th, 2007I’ll take one!
Opening a BPI bank account may be a good idea to for accepting donations. It’s surprising how many legit brick + mortar businesses facilitate payments this way; make payment over the counter, and fax the deposit slip somewhere — I’d expect the bookkeeping wouldn’t be any more difficult than what you’d have to do to take in funds from 2 actual locations in November. You’d have to make a fax number publicly available though (or ask people to email you a scan or the deposit slip).
September 25th, 2007It is indeed a worthwhile project. Will be reserving my P500 for this.
September 25th, 2007I would like to donate to your cause (in memory of my mom.. August 21, 2007) this Christmas for the underpriviledged.
Arriving in Manila on Nov 4th and departing on Nov 15th. Preferrably, I’d like to drop off my donation in Makati location i.e.. StarBucks, the day before my departure.
Can you send me a private email for further details?
September 25th, 2007please count me in. thanks!
September 25th, 2007pls count me in.
September 25th, 20073 for me! 2 adults 1 kid
Merry Christmas everyone!!!!
September 25th, 20072 shirts for me!
How about establishing a Paypal account for contributions of those who live in the US?
September 25th, 2007Sign me up for all three designs…
September 25th, 2007Yup, we’re in (again regardless of t-shirt). Your idea is absolutely brilliant!!
September 25th, 2007I agree with wysgal. It would be easier for those outside Manila to send their donations, shirt or no shirt because this a very good project and we are sure that the proceeds would really go to the feeding of the kids.
September 25th, 2007I would want to order two shirts. If you need help manning the booth for the pick-up center, please do let me know too :).
September 25th, 2007Count me in, Mr. MM!
September 25th, 2007Yes MM! Would like to participate too (even without the shirts) I’ll get 3 pls. Thanks.
September 25th, 2007Shirt or no shirt, this is a really good idea. Count me in MM :)
September 25th, 2007YES! What a good idea! Put me in for 2 shirts pls. One for me and another for hubby Kulas. Let me know the time and place of collection.
Wysgal is correct, you may want to open an account and it will be easier.
You may also want to do feeding sometime mid-year. Kids always get treats on Christmas but forgotten the rest of the year. Plan on this and I would bet you’d also get a lot or response - with or without t-shirts.
September 25th, 2007Do count me and my family in!!!! Great idea! Merry christmas.
September 25th, 2007Next Christmas (or could be this Christmas along with the shirt), you should give out canvas tote bags to be used for actual marketing / grocery shopping! I think this is uso now in the States… Bring Your Own Bag… You can have your logo on it + Lee’s designs as well. Let’s lessen the millions / billions of plastic bags clogging up our world!
September 25th, 2007Saw “SUKI” and it made me smile. It’s perfect. Good job, Lee! What a wonderful idea, MM. Would appreciate your opening an acct for this project — my mum lives outside of Manila so this would be helpful.
I’m thinking that this would be a great Christmas present for people who are difficult to shop for. Make a donation in their honor and they get the shirt plus maybe a little card explaining the feeding project? What do you think?
September 25th, 2007That’s amazingly stylish Lee and to MarketMan can they (the charities) be persuaded to open paypal accounts to simplify donations from abroad?
September 25th, 2007count me in! I agree with marie, canvas tote bags is a great idea! I think its more apt than a shirt and is very useful too. That way, we can help in the feeding program and also promote saving the environment.
September 25th, 2007this is another superb idea MM! i don’t think your fans would care even if you just gave them used rags which you’ve autographed. people would still be just as inspired and enthusiastic to give. i pledge 2k mm, and i’ll be happy with one shirt (and extra happy with 2 of different designs–but no pressure on you).
thanks! and i rarely say this because it sounds so trite, but now seems most auspicious– god bless you and your family for your kindness!
September 25th, 2007A couple of T shirts, a no-plastic bag and voila! a green charitable outfit for all seasons. Make P500. the minimum suggested donation, do not turn down bigger voluntary contributions, after all, you are not selling the shirts. The shirt is merely a token acknowledgement of a donation.
September 25th, 2007See if Io can put together a Marketman foundation, so you can legally accept donations by check.
Count me in! The opportunity to help feed our less fortunate countrymen plus a cool shirt, definitely something to look forward to this holiday season.
September 25th, 2007I’d like to contribute to a worthy cause and please count me in - two t-shirts please.
September 25th, 2007I’ll get 3-4 shirts, hopefully of different designs :) Several canvas tote bags (you decide the price, even PHP 500 is ok as it is for a good cause) is a wonderful idea! I bring my own bags to the market/grocery all the time. I can give the shirt inside the bags. But even if it’s only the shirts available I’d still pledge! Will it come in free size? ladies’ baby tee? :) The designs are great, the reason for the project, even better. Kudos for spreading the spirit of sharing and goodwill this early into the holidays.
September 25th, 2007sali ako… “suki” yata rin ako… 2 shirts po. please let me know in advance the date and exact place of collection.. i will only send my cousin… wish i could be there to assist po… :(
September 25th, 2007Count me in too.
And do accept deposits for those who’d want to donate and not get the shirt.
Love both Lee’s designs but I feel the marketmaniac one would look better with your site’s basket logo.
September 25th, 2007Was away for 10 days for holiday and your website was the first I checked upon arrival!
Oh yes count me in - 5 shirts for me please.
September 25th, 2007count me in MM^^
September 25th, 2007Count me in too marketman
September 25th, 2007Great idea,MM! =) and i love the idea of the shopping bag too. i agree with sister, minimum donation is Php500, but welcome bigger donations from others who would want to do so =) Good luck! and love the Suki design Lee =)
September 25th, 2007Hi MM! I signed up for 1 shirt earlier. But after reading the later posts, I realize now that the canvas tote bag idea is way better. My vote goes to the SUKI design but with your trademark basket of produce on the upper right edge of the oval (instead of the scattered aubergine, chili, fish, and mango), and your URL on the back. The message is succinct and apt; the item functional and chic at the same time. So if given a choice, MM, tote bag for me. Once again, bank account or Paypal please. Thanks.
September 25th, 2007Hi, MM! It’s been a while. I resigned from my work so I had no access to the Internet for a month or so. Anyway, even if I don’t celebrate “Christmas” like Catholics do, please count me in! More blessings to come your way!
September 25th, 2007i want a shirt!! :D please tell us when the feeding outreach will be.. i’d like to volunteer! my friends want to come along too… college seniors want to do something good this xmas! :D
September 25th, 2007Count me in as well — I support your worthy cause. =)
September 25th, 2007MM, count me in for 2 tees but I would prefer the canvas tote bags. They are a useful green alternative and One Size Fits All! With the shirts, what a headache to get the sizing right.
September 25th, 2007I’m in MM. 3 shirts for me. It’d be nice to have your web address on the shirt too.
September 25th, 2007I WOULD GET 2 shirts of 2 different colors/or designs or both.
September 25th, 2007BTW, I missed the canvas tote bags, if there is, I’d GET 1 TOTE BAG in ADDITION to the 2 shirts I earlier posted. tnx
September 25th, 2007Hi, Marketman! It’s my first time to actually drop a note even though I’ve been reading and enjoying your site. I can’t live without it! Anyway, this prompted me to leave a message. And yes, I am so willing to help out regardless of the shirt. But what a great bonus for doing good. I’ll have to tell my family in Manila to help out, too.
September 25th, 2007hi! please reserve 2 adult shirts for me. i prefer the marketmaniac. thanks so much
September 25th, 2007I would be willing to donate more or even bid for the t shirt. suggest you also consider just selling the shirts and donate profits to the cause. this way if the program goes bonkers,(shirts in the thousands) you can manage the costs to you while bieng able to maximise potential. Im willing to help MM best regards.
September 25th, 2007Lee, some green things like maybe avocadoes, cabbage, ampalaya, etc. Oranges for color and different colored capsicum/s.
MM, please count me in for 2. Thanks!
September 25th, 2007what a joyful idea! and perfect timing to blog about this because my friend who brought your yummy mag present for me is going home for good this Sat. i could send the money thru him but i’d hate for him to go all the way to Manila just to drop off the donation so i hope there’ll be a more efficient way.
gosh, i hope i can catch him before he takes off. will let you know if it’s a go.
lee, your design is cool!
September 25th, 2007Helping people this xmas season is always a welcome idea. just tell us how.
September 25th, 2007Count me in too! Pls provide bank account if possible. thanks!
September 25th, 2007im in. 1 for me please
September 25th, 2007I’m getting one t-shirt. PS. Can you have some in women’s sizes so I can actually wear it (when I do my groceries, hehehe)?
September 25th, 2007I agree with Elaine….I’d like a tote bag too like the canvas grocery bags of Rustan’s.
September 25th, 2007What a great idea…I really like canvas tote suggestion though. Shades of Anya Hindmarch’s super sold out “I’m not a plastic bag” bag…
September 25th, 2007I also like a shirt and if possible a tote bag like
September 25th, 2007Anya Hindmarch “Im Not A Plastic Bag”.And if you need a place/pick up point, I may volunteer to have my space somewhere in the Ortigas Business District for your project. You may freely use it if you are interested.
count me in.. even if im out of the country will find a way to get hold of the t-shirt.
September 25th, 2007Marketman, please count our support. My family is very much willing to help you with this endeavour and we will all be very proud to wear T-shirts.
September 25th, 2007I would love to help. Thanks! for giving us a channel.
September 25th, 2007marketmaniac! love it! besides the suggested bank deposit, how about gcash?
September 25th, 2007If its too much trouble for you to establish a bank account or paypal account (there is probably paperwork involved to prove to the tax authorities that this was a charitable project and not a for-profit venture)– maybe suggest to the school that they set up a bank account or paypal account specifically for this project.
September 25th, 2007Hi Marketman! Count me in… We did a feeding program before for a school that targeted streetchildren and it would really be nice to contribute to something similar… Imagine, 10,000 meals/kids. Hopefully it inspires them to stay in school.
September 25th, 2007Count me and hubby in! I love the idea of a shopping bag, too!
September 25th, 2007count me in.. good thing I am in Cebu, just post where is the pick-up point.
let us help feed the children….
September 25th, 2007I want one and willing to pay the Php500 (or more). It’s for a really good cause and Php 500 is nothing really compared to the effort on your part.
September 25th, 2007game! hope i can ask someone to make the donation time and place.
September 26th, 2007please think of a way that your readers abroad can contribute to this excellent idea. a dollar account for this specific project?
September 26th, 2007count me in as well….love lee’s SUKI design :)
September 26th, 2007Great idea MM! I really hope you’ll be able to figure out the logistics so marketmaniacs abroad can contribute too.
Nice design Lee! How about adding easily recognizable (and more indigenous) fruits/veggies like atis, calamansi, guayabano plus crabs/mussels?
September 26th, 2007I am in too. A shirt would be nice, but I will donate either way. Paypal sounds good to me too.
Thanks and way to go!!!
September 26th, 2007Be more than happy to help little (or big) kids have a few square meals BUT I DO NOT NEED ANY T-SHIRTS! Please throw mine back into the pool to re-cycle for other donators who want them.
Question: How do out-of-the-country folks get their donations to you?
Regards,
September 26th, 2007Chi
Kahit anong ilagay ninyo diyan sa T-syert, ayos lang sa akin. Kasali po ako!
September 26th, 2007The suggestion on having an account that people can make payment or transfer funds to sounds a great idea — especially for people like us who live abroad. But yeah, I’d go with whatever works easily and less logistically challenging for you.
That would be 2 XXLarge shirts for me, tenkyouberimats.
I’m curious as to whether we can have our own custom captions on the shirt though (it’s a stretch, I know, hehe … i just got to try).
Anyway, I really like to have my shirt say “What the heck is budbud kabog?” in front and the basic “marketmanila.com” in the back — all in bold black letters. I think it’s a great caption to make people curious about your site, imo.
September 26th, 2007Great designs Lee! I would also like to donate … better if there is a way to send a check or via PayPal. Hopefully, my trip in November will push through … or will ask a cousin. No need for the t-shirt even though they are so nice. But, if you decide to also make tote bags, I would love to have one.
September 26th, 2007Can I have 3 XL shirts please. How do I send my payment? I ‘m here in LA and I can send a Western Union money order address to whom?. Tote bag is nice too as long as it is biodegradable.
September 26th, 2007count me in too.. i want the shirt and tote bag if there’s one for my wife..
September 26th, 2007Put me in for 3 if you have a
September 26th, 2007cebu pick up point. I have relatives in Cebu. If not, I can pay with paypal even without the shirt. Thanks for the chance to participate, MM.
Hello Market Man! I would love to donate to this worthy cause. However, since I’m here in the states, can you please tell what would be the best form of receiving the payment? I’m sure I’ll be able to get other “donations” from my friends and family here. You are truly a remarkable individual! Take care! :-)
September 26th, 2007count me in…just let us know how to make our donations?
September 26th, 2007Count me in! 2 shirts for me. We could try to do this every year??! I love the idea of a tote bag too - maybe for next year? And maybe opening up a paypal account as suggested?
This blog has certainly become one big family with the love of food as its anchor. Kudos to MM and kudos to all for making this blog such a success!!
September 26th, 2007What a great idea MM! Count me in…
September 26th, 2007count me in too please… good idea din yung canvas shopping bags…
September 26th, 2007will help and will order 2 for now =)
September 26th, 2007for those who have blogs, maybe we can set a day (a week, a month) to help promote it? (if needed)
sali po ako…. 1 medium t-shirt please…
September 26th, 2007tote bags sound nice too. =)
Hi, MM!
I would definitely want a t-shirt! ^_^
Regarding Paypal — while the service is finally available in the Philippines, we can only accept payments but not cash out. (And the fees are a bit painful)
Gcash is the easiest, I think and fastest. (Cash-out fee is 10% of the total amount). Bank deposits would be good too (BDO would be the most convenient because they offer banking even during the weekend). ^_^
I’d want a canvas bag as well! ^_^
- Khristine, Iloilo City
September 26th, 2007give love give give give…. another xmas charity post that will bring tears…looks like a bright christmas for the needy children underway ;-)
September 26th, 2007count me in, MM. two for me, please. and if you need a helping hand just let me know (although i know you have more than enough). it’s for a very good cause kasi so i’d like to give not only money but also my time. merry christmas to all!
September 26th, 20072 shirts and 4 canvas tote bags. More if you can get it done in time for Christmas Shopping or have different designs!! I’d rather spend my money for gifts with you then at the mall. Great idea. If you need Manila based people to roll up their sleeves and help out then count me in.
September 26th, 2007Me again - Really like Lee’s Suki. MM please do kids sizes as well. If you do that I’ll add another 3 shirts to my order (kids size - especially the suki one :)
September 26th, 2007HI EVERYONE. THE REASON I CANNOT TAKE DIRECT DONATIONS IS TAX RELATED. THE DONATIONS MUST IN EFFECT GO DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL, EVEN IF I COORDINATE THE COLLECTION. WILL SEE ABOUT FOREIGN BASED MONEY, BUT I CANNOT LEGALLY SET UP A PAYPAL ACCOUNT IN THE U.S., NOR TAKE DONATIONS INTO MY PERSONAL ACCOUNT, THAT IS MESSY. I CANNOT SET UP A FOUNDATION THAT IS TAX FREE IN THE PHILIPPINES IN TIME AND THE REQUIREMENTS ARE INCREDIBLE (I KNOW, I DID IT FOR A SCHOOL THAT I USED TO SIT ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES). ACTUALLY, PHILIPPINE LAWS DO NOT MAKE IT EASY TO GIVE TO CHARITABLE CAUSES BECAUSE OF ABUSES IN THE SYSTEM. GIFTS OF A SMALL AMOUNT ARE NOT TAX LIABLE IN THE PHILIPPINES, HENCE EACH OF YOU GIVING DIRECTLY TO THE BENEFICIARY IS THE ONLY PROPER WAY TO GO. I AM OVERWHELMED BY YOUR RESPONSE IN JUST A FEW HOURS TIME, BUT PLEASE UNDERSTAND I HAVE TO MAKE THIS WORK LOGISTICALLY. I WILL LOOK INTO TOTE BAGS AS WELL… MEANWHILE, KEEP THE COMMENTS COMING, BEST I CAN FIGURE WE HAVE ROUGHLY 130-150 SHIRTS RESERVED! MANY THANKS, YOU ARE A FABULOUS BUNCH OF MARKETMANIACS! :)
September 26th, 2007Saan ba pipila? :D
September 26th, 2007Lee, throwing in a fish pan and a budbod kabog in the design?
September 26th, 2007hi MM! would love to help you out with or without the shirt (bonus na lang yun, hehehehe). and the tote bag sounds nice, too.
by the way, i work at DepED Central Office so in case you need help, just tell me.
September 26th, 2007MM, how about some kitchen aprons? Please include your basket in the design if possible. It’s so Marketman.:-)
September 26th, 2007Hello. Love it. I would love to get a few tshirts (6-12) and some tote bags(24-36). Maybe a few dozen in all. I will give them out as Christmas gifts with market manila inspired creations from my own kitchen. I will email you seperately by tommorrow to confirm the exact number into your planning /production. Also, I would like to inquire if we could sell some at my daughter’s school Christmas shop? The parents would love them and we try to incorporate into the mix (minimum of 50%) products that directly benefit a charity.
September 26th, 2007I want the SUKI shirt!!!!
September 26th, 2007I’ll ante up for the equivalent of four tshirts.
By the way, since I noticed people also offering their time, wouldn’t it be a nice eyeball opportunity if we pitched in on the feeding program? We could all wear the tshirts, prepare and feed the kids. Whaddaya think? or is that too corny for words?
September 26th, 2007count me in!
September 26th, 2007Great idea! Two shirts please! One for me, and one for my bride to be!
September 26th, 2007Hi MM, 2 shirts for me (xl or xxl) and a tote bag. Thanks.
September 26th, 2007Hi MM! I don’t comment much but you can count me in :)Love the idea of the tote bags, aprons…
September 26th, 2007Opening a bank account would expedite the collection process and the accounting itself. I am doing this for my collections.
I will take one shirt. :p
Seems everyone is excited now. :p
September 26th, 2007Great idea MM! I’ll try my very best to find a way to get my donation to the donation center.
September 26th, 2007What about Marketmaniac for shirts and Suki for tote bag? Ok, I know this sounds aggressive but do you think for a few Saturdays before the Holidays, Salcedo market( and possibly a few others of your choice) might allow you to sell your shirts/totes?
September 26th, 2007Sali ako dyan!
Where and how do I send the one thousand pesos donation/payment? (for 2 size L tshirts…)
2 colors lang kaya? black and white? :-)
This is so exciting! You just made my day, Thanks MM!
September 26th, 2007wonderful idea. the shirt is a bonus. to be part of a worthwhile endeavor is reward enough. would love to participate. the makati collection site should be accessible. thanks!
September 26th, 2007MM, count me in! I would willingly donate to this charitable cause. I am also gearing towards getting probably both a white and a black shirt. Definitely, I would be a part of this.
September 26th, 2007i’ll have 2 shirts, as well. will wait for the totes, too
September 26th, 2007MM, before I forget, I am also interested in the tote bag if that ever materializes!
September 26th, 2007THANKS TO MARKETMAN AND LEE FOR THE IDEA. T SHIRT, TOTE BAG OR APRON WILL DO.VERY NICE IDEA!!!
GOD BLESS US ALL FOR THE THINGS WE DO WITH OPEN ARMS, WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION.
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR FELLOW MARKETMANILA BLOGGERS AND FELLOW OFW FOR SHARING HELP. I WISH I AM HOME IN DECEMBER TO SHARE MY HELP BUT I’M WORKING.
September 26th, 2007Count my family in as well. We’re definitely interested to give–with or without the shirt! :)
September 26th, 2007Hello MM, I just make my reservation for 1 t-shirt yesterday,…puwede pahabol ang make it 2 pcs…since I want to share your wonderful blog to my favorite niece also.
thanks.
September 26th, 2007Hello all, I have been a lurker on this site for a while now and its bookmarked on my view everyday list, I am actually going home to Manila on the 1st of Nov and will be there until the 13th — just an offer - i have a paypal account and i would be happy to accept for you and withdraw it in Manila and hand it to you personally or deposit it in your account. MM, I would be happy to tell you who i am, where i live, and since manila is all about connections - you can call my mom too! For my donation to the cause, if the shirts are in envelopes already i can bring the back with me and pay to ship them to your US and canada readers. That being said - either way, put me down for 2 shirts!
September 26th, 2007I wish for a nice Marketmania/Suki tote bag kasi my complimentary tote bag from 7-11 is in rags :-)! Just tell me where to send the donation and I can ask one of my sisters to go there! The feeding program is such a marvelous idea because a lot of children here (according to one of our wards) go to school only because they can “snitch” from the baons of their classmates! Unbelievable but true!
September 26th, 2007hi MM, this is my first post because I want to be counted in! if you can have the tote bag, i’m getting one too. i’ve been visiting your site almost everyday after finding this about three months ago. i’ve learned a lot so far and even had tried some of the recipes featured here. keep it up MM!
September 26th, 2007two t-shirts for me please. I like the suki design.
September 26th, 2007Two for me Marketman. What are the sizes of the shirts?
September 26th, 2007Nice gesture. You will be Blessed!
As everyone has already said, this is a great idea and God bless you for coming up with it :) Count me in too!
September 26th, 2007MarketMan,
I think we could do 2 batches of this charity work. We could run this shirt thing the soonest, and we could have another one around November, just in time for the Anniversary of MarketManila..
What do you think??
September 26th, 2007congratulations for a great idea…it’s a very worthwhile project to have….keep it up :)
September 26th, 2007You should print, stitch or even patch those designs on canvas, katsa or even burlap tote bags similar to the “I’m not a plastic bag” of Anya Hindmarch. This way, sizes aren’t an issue, you help cut down on the use of plastic bags for the sake of the environment, it has something to do with markets, conceptually, and it’s just plain sensible. Since one can use it daily (vs a t-shirt) you get more use out of it and merchandising wise, that means more visibility. Just my 2 cents’ worth.
September 26th, 2007great idea! 3 shirts for me pls :) tote bag and apron too.
September 26th, 2007the distribution of shirts/ feeding day would also be a nice opportunity for the next eyeball.
I’m a regular reader although this is only my second post. I’ve always enjoyed the exchange and feels so much part of this “family”.
Would love to have 2 shirts please. Will this come in ladies’ baby tees?. A tote bag for me, too! What about kids’ sizes?
If you need help to man the booths, will be willing to assist in any way possible. =)
A Joyous Christmas to all, indeed!
September 26th, 2007OK, will get 1 T-Shirt. I like the Suki design on the front, and the Marketmaniac design on the back.
September 26th, 2007Bank deposit will work for me here in Mindanao. Will fax deposit slip, or scan email. Please reconsider.
September 26th, 2007i’m in, MM! tote bag and a tshirt for me too!
September 26th, 2007Great idea MM! Count me in!!! =) if you need any assistance in the logistics department, let me know. I would be happy to be of help=)
September 26th, 2007congrats on a very noble cause!
September 26th, 20072-XXL shirts for me please - black and white.
i go Gina’s recommendation to have the MM trademark on the upper edge of the oval design instead of the scattered fruits/produce.
You are crazy good, MM! And Lee, that design is superb! Whatever you do, please do not fail to include those of us in far away lands. Remember, this is about the kids, not the bag or the Tshirt! Think dollars, Euros, Pounds, Yen, or whatever! It’s for the kids!
September 26th, 2007Anxiously awaiting further directives!
1 tote bag and apron for me please :)
September 26th, 2007Count me in! =)
September 26th, 2007Baka maubusan ako! Count me in for 2 shirts…and if you need a helping hand, count me in as well! God bless you and your family for this effort and for giving us a chance to help out too.
September 26th, 2007siyempre naman! i pledge two. God bless your project.
September 26th, 2007count me in, dear MM! and oh yes, the black tee, please, thank you.
by the way, it is nearly a year since the second EB. are there any plans to hold the third one any time soon?
September 26th, 2007Hi…I’m a regular reader as well but this will be my first foray to actually publicly comment in a blog. Your Christmas project is just too irresistible. Please count me in for 1K. If you will make babies’ sizes, I can make it 1.5k (2 adults, 1 baby). What the heck, make it PHP1.5K…the shirts don’t matter, but I do like the designs. I like the idea of the market bags as well. Bought the one from Healthy Options but not from Rustan’s (it’s too expensive vs. Healthy Options). I hope you make this a yearly effort. :) I wish you more successes.
September 26th, 2007Right on, SILLY LOLO! ;P
September 26th, 2007count me in
September 26th, 2007Lee, add clams! The explosive kind!
September 26th, 2007Two shirts for me too!
September 26th, 2007count me in MM. Will get 2 adults and 2 kids size (if available).
should you need help in logistics, count me in also.
a eyeball meeting to map out the logistics endeavour of this cause is a great idea!
September 26th, 2007MM, someone mentioned the Salcedo Market as a pickup point — I know that dry goods other than stuff related to food cannot be sold there, but will ask if a one time exception is possible. A table for one day is only Php550.
You might have better luck at the Sunday Legaspi Market which allows the sale of practically anything. Because it is a smaller market, It is also much less crowded there, and parking is easier.
September 26th, 2007If you can open a PNB account where I can send money then count me in. The suki design with your URL would be nice.
September 26th, 2007Myra, I do know the manager of Salcedo, so I will ask if I can have a pick up point there. Others, the bank account issue is quite complicated, as it must be set up in the name of beneficiary school(s) but I cannot control if all the money then goes to the feeding program, hence I am trying to be very careful and safe, for everyone’s peace of mind… I also want no tax complications… will consult my lawyers for assistance…
September 26th, 2007i like the suki design. can you have the colors of the t-shirt in violet and green too. thanks.
September 26th, 2007Hello MarketMan, its me again…
I agree with hchie. mas maganda siguro kung andun din yung trade mark mong basket saka yung mangosteen.
Wait, wala yung mangosteen sa tabi ng chillies!
September 26th, 2007Oo nga, nawawala yung mangosteen…!
MM,
…you gotta reserve one for me also..
reusable canvass tote bag idea is also cool and timely…something we can bring to the grocery without picking up another extra plastic bag..will make Al Gore happy
MarketFan
September 26th, 2007Pasali
September 26th, 2007MM,
September 26th, 2007I’m from San Francisco and would be happy to donate to this program directly. Your endorsement is good enough for me to know that the money will go directly to the kids in need. Just post the details. Your T-Shirts look great but donating and helping these kids is more than enough fulfillment our end here in the US. We are so lucky, its time to give back.
KP
Hi MarketMan, 2 shirts for me please and 1 tote bag, if you push through with it. I like the idea suggested above of “marketmaniac” for the T-shirts and “suki” for the tote bag. Thank you for coming up with this brilliant idea and providing us the opportuntity to help feed the chidren. Btw, do we get a receipt so that the donation can be tax deductible? ;)
Oh wait…I have a suggestion for the marketmaniac design. In place of the sili, can you put mangosteen or mangoes or durian instead? The sili is just too identified with Mexican cooking. It would be nicer to have something that is more Filipino or at least Southeast Asian in nature.
September 26th, 2007Count me in. 2 T-shirts and a Tote Bag please.
September 26th, 2007This is indeed a great idea, and judging from the huge response, it will be a tremendous success! I’ve always believed that there are many out there who are ready, willing, and able to help the less fortunate. All that is needed is a worthy cause, a trustworthy champion (MM) and an easy method of donation.
By the way, Melody, you mentioned above that you are with the DepEd. There are 15-20 kids in our area who we help support by giving them money for pamasahe to go to school. We give them P10 a day each. This should be more than enough for their transportation to & from school (P4 each way). Unfortunately, they are only able to use the money to get to school, then have to walk back. The rest of the money goes to their teachers’ “trays”. I’ve heard stories about students being forced to buy snacks from their teachers but I can’t believe it is still happening. One student said her teacher wouldn’t allow her to go to the bathroom because she couldn’t afford to buy from the tray. Some students started hiding their money in their shoes but the teachers soon found out and now they check the kids’ shoes! Can you tell us who can we contact to report this? I cringe at the thought that the funds we have solicited from our good friends and family are going into the pockets of the teachers and the kids we are supporting have to walk several kilometers to get home.
September 26th, 2007Count me in as well! Great idea! :) I’ll take a bag too if you decide to go for that :)
September 26th, 2007what a grand idea. count me in for 3 shirts.
September 26th, 2007ayy, i want to join too. hope u can do the tote bag as well. you’re doing such a good and wonderful job, MM.
September 26th, 2007that’s a great idea–i love the bag idea too. it can be even used for shopping/grocery instead of plastic bags (anya hindmarch’s “i am not a plastic bag” kinda thing)
September 26th, 2007Pebs - that sounds so sad!
MM - If I can find a way to donate (through friends that may visit Manila in December), I will definitely be onboard.
September 26th, 2007Better late than never… I’d be behind you in this marketman. :)
September 26th, 2007I agree with those who said to open up a bank account - preferably with one that has an on-line facility. maybe you can set it up under the name of one of your businesses or under a relative’s name so your identity remains a secret :-) we can do on-line fund transfers to facilitate those who want to donate but are not in manila or in cebu :-)
September 26th, 2007count me in… would like to help any way i can…
September 26th, 2007Better late than never…. I will be behind you in this marketman.
September 26th, 2007If you need volunteers, count me in! Plus some…
MM is even consulting his lawyers!
This is getting crazy!(Crazy in a fun way!)
Can’t wait! =)
September 26th, 2007i’ll get 1 tote bag if matuloy po MM : )
September 26th, 2007excited na ako mag-November! hahaha…
6 totes for me and to give away to friends and I’ll proudly carry it with me whilst I’m shopping here in Oz.I’ll just get a friend to pick these up for me.
More power to you MM!
September 26th, 2007MM: what a truly way to celebrate X’mas! the
September 26th, 2007gift of sharing! Count me in.
From my rough count, about 230-240 shirts, and perhaps another 40-50 totes so FAR! Sounds like we have to figure out how to do this!!!
September 26th, 2007sent you email
September 26th, 2007I’ll take 2 T-shirts, please! :-)
September 26th, 2007Hi MM,
Clap, clap, clap to you on this very noble endeavor!
September 26th, 2007I’ll have one shirt please.
I’ll take a tote bag please…I guess I’ll have to send my father to the pick up point.
September 26th, 2007Hi MM! I’m a silent SUKI of your blog but please count me in. great idea!!
September 26th, 2007Uhm, pwede dagdag? 1 tote bag also, please. Let’s give Anya Hindmarche a run for her money!
September 26th, 2007plus 2 shirts for me and husband as well as 1 tote bag for food shopping. mm, it’s really a good idea to check things out with your lawyer. if this turns out to be bigger than expected, you may need certain permits from government agencies that regulate solicitation and donation activities like the dswd. i’m not so sure about this but it’s worth looking into because we don’t want our little project here to turn out bad eventually.
September 26th, 2007Count us in MM.
September 26th, 2007Hi MM! This is my third suggestion: why don’t you run another poll on your home page so you have a running count of how many want t-shirts (include sizes–for adults, kids, and ladies baby tees; when you finalize the design you may also want to run another poll on 2-3 design options), how many want canvas totes, and I guess aprons as well. Also include people’s preferred mode of payment, just to give you an idea of what would be most convenient for most. But first you may want to pose the basic question: would you like to participate in Marketman’s Christmas feeding project?
September 26th, 2007Me too! 1 large, 1 XL and a kids size kung pwede?
September 26th, 2007Hi Marketman! I like the design with the MARKETMANIAC but prefer it to be written MARKETMANiac, with the “iac” italicized. Some unsolicited suggestion from a marketman-maniac!!!
You may also want to make aprons too.
I will definitely buy a ton of these and send to my cousins who are MM fans in the States!!!
September 26th, 2007How about “Market Me”
September 26th, 2007Great Idea to celebrate the gift of sharing MM! Count me in, 2 shirts and a bag.
September 26th, 2007addl to my list: 1 tote bag; and if there’s an apron, 1 of that too.
September 26th, 2007ok make it 3 shirts for me and a tote bag :)…..easiest sa amin dito sa ireland eh thru western union, coz it only cost 10euro fee, whatever amount na ipadala (well up to 6K euro yata) ….hope you can consider it as well, give as a name and address to send and a mobile number so we can text pag napadala na….just a suggestion……..GOD BLESS!
September 26th, 2007Hi MM!
Three shirts and a tote bag for me, please.
September 26th, 2007Lee, how about adding some dayap and bagnet in the Suki logo?
hi MM - i’m in =) 1 tshirt and a tote bag
September 26th, 2007Hi MarketMan,
I’ve been a lurker in your site for quite awhile now (first site I visit every morning) and I couldn’t pass up this chance to help out. Please count me in for 2 shirts and a tote bag (very good idea since this actually will be more visible when we go to the market!). More power to you!
Joan
September 26th, 2007Hi, MM!
Anything for a charitable cause by you! Count my wife and I in. Will also volunteer as a kitchen help for the program. Pls arrange a pick-up point for us QC residents… maybe at the Lung Center Sunday Market.
September 26th, 2007that makes me so mad, Pebs. please do send me the details (what school, location, etc.) through email. i will see what i can do.
sorry for being off topic MM. if it’s possible, could you have baby tees? so i can wear it even during ordinary days
September 26th, 2007sorry i forgot to add my email: m3lody@gmail.com
September 26th, 2007what a wonderful idea. :)
September 26th, 2007A tote bag and an apron for me please. Collection points are both out of my way though :-( But if Mandaluyong means MegaMall, then I can manage :-)
September 26th, 2007MM
What a great idea, I would love 2 t shirts but am happy to donate to this cause with or without a t shirt.
September 26th, 2007Count me in!!! T- shirt, tote bag, and an apron too!!
September 26th, 2007forgot to put in my order in an earlier post. 3 shirts please, black if possible.
September 26th, 2007Pebs and melody, how sad that this happens. Despite my own problems, I’d love to be able to help less fortunate children. But I wonder if I can trust anyone. Sometimes you can’t even trust the people recieving the charity (ex, the kids can just walk and use the money to buy candy to eat on the long walk home), but the teachers themselves?? How apalling.
I think MM is getting such a great response from his readers because over the months, we’ve come to trust him. If he wanted to scam us, he could send us our shirts and keep the rest of the money — use it to buy more fishpans or pay off his credit card debts from the ton of stuff he sent home in balikbayan boxes, LOL.
September 26th, 2007Wow galing everyone liked my tote bag idea! Anyway Marketman, the tote bag should have a bottom okay, to fit in loads of produce. And handles that don’t dig into your shoulders =) Good if it can stand up on its own (meaning the canvas should be thick) but if it can’t, okay lang, ala the Rustan’s bag which is easily foldable and can be stored in one’s purse. I’m a firm believer in Bring Your Own Bag and seriously, in about 2 months I’ve probably saved like 100 plastic bags! Not just for food shopping — bookstore, record store, clothing store, anything! You’ll never go back to plastic…
Aprons are a good idea as well. You might want to rethink the T-shirt idea, may be too complicated? Oh and having more Pinoy-themed food on the logo / graphic is a very good idea. Western food is too plain / predictable I think.
September 26th, 2007Oh and, I’d like 2 tote bags please!
September 26th, 2007This is an overwhelming support to your worthy cause. Like Silly Lolo says, I too await further developements on your feeding program and will be glad to abide with whatever you come up with.
September 27th, 2007count me in! 2 shirts and a tote bag please.
September 27th, 2007Count me in, MM! :)
September 27th, 2007i’ve been a regular reader for almost a year but it’s my first time to actually write. reading the blog is my own cure for my homesickness! there’s an overwhelming response to this project - providing nourishment to the poor school-aged kids is a great cause! i am definitely joining (although i will have to ask my sis to do it for me as i live in canada)! hope to be able to join one of the meetings when i visit…
September 27th, 2007count me in! :)
to lee: great designs
September 27th, 2007Hi MM,
I checked with my bank (Washington Mutual) with regards to the process surrounding a Benevolent Account which could solve the dilemna of a central repository for donations from abroad. The rules and regulations are clearly defined on a single sheet which I can scan and email to you if you provide me with an eddress.
Basically, the account will need 2 Administrators (primary & secondary) and a named Beneficiary (the school itself or the Dept of Education or whatever). The account can only be in existence for 6 months or less. At the agreed time, the bank can then wire the funds to the named beneficiary’s bank. I like this part as the money never crosses a specific individual’s hands.
The account will have the ability to eletronically accept bank-to-bank deposits contingent of course on online compatibility with the sending bank. Donators can retain their online deposit receipt for tax purposes. At WaMu, this is a free (no fee, non-interest bearing) account.
All of the above are specific to WaMu but I suspect most other US banks will have similar if not identical governance. You can decide how you want to set this up. Just thought I’d provide you with an available option.
September 27th, 2007Latest SUMMARY ESTIMATE - ABOUT 280 shirts and roughly 60-70 totes!!!
September 27th, 2007i’m in, MM…3 shirts, please! this is fantastic!
September 27th, 2007MM, would you please provide an update on how we can do our share on spreading good cheer this Christmas, sans shirt or tote bag. Electronic(PayPal)transactions preferred.
Sorry for all the extra leg work, but your annual family benevolent holiday project just snowballed in to a major charity event! Hats off to everyone’s generosity.
Mabuhay!
September 27th, 2007count me in MM, a t-shirt and a tote bag maybe?
September 27th, 2007Excellent idea MM, what a turn out!! :) Just let us know how to send the funds for those outside the Philippines ok? I like the reusable grocery bag and apron idea too! That’s so cool! I know you’re still finalizing the designs and all, but if I can make a suggestion, why not use your trade mark - french market basket for the apron, and have something like “ilovemarketmanila.com”, or “iloveMarketManila.com”; and for the tote bag, why not add “who’s your” suki, instead of just “SUKI”?? What do you think?
So, that’ll be 1 tote bag and 1 apron for me pls and thank u!I’m so excited, I’m already picturing myself cooking at home using your apron and going to the market with your bag! :)
September 27th, 2007Hi, Marketman!
Please count me in and my friend Poch. I will bring hers when I visit her in toronto this December. That’s two (2) t-shirts please.
This t-shirt idea rocks!
September 27th, 2007I’d like to get 2 totes please. Thanks.
September 27th, 2007Please reserve me one shirt please.
September 27th, 2007Hi again. If you’re doing the tote bag, I’d rather have that one instead of a T-shirt because of fit issues. But if you’re just doing the shirts, I’d stick with my reservation of 1 tee.
September 27th, 20072 tees for me. cheers and good luck!
September 27th, 2007Aside from the tee that I previously requested, count me for the tote, too :p
September 27th, 2007Hi marketman, hope that in the future you can set up a foundation where we, from overseas, can send our donations to. please know that even though we cannot send any monetary support now, you have our heartfelt support in this so very worthwhile endeavor. all the best!!
September 27th, 2007Thanks Melody. I will get the details and email you.
Sorry MM for taking up so much space on your site for a personal rant. It was totally rude of me. I just got all excited when Melody said she was with the DepEd.
September 27th, 20071 shirt, 1 tote.. not in the country though, will think about that…
September 27th, 2007Pebs, no problem at all, happy the two of you connected and hopefully can do the public some good… deebee, foundation establishment is actually not that easy, but yes, in the longer term, it is something I hope to do…
September 27th, 2007count me in..1 shirt and a tote :)
September 27th, 2007Hi, MM!
Kindly include a tote bag for me. Thanks.
September 27th, 2007Count me in for a shirt and a tote.
Septemberindeed a popular blog…200+ respones.