As a makerspace, Common Crew also provides local craftspeople a space to exhibit or sell their works, such as chocolate bars made by students of the Bohol Deaf Academy.
As a digital nomad from Manila biking around the island of Panglao, located southwest of the bigger Bohol Island, I easily noticed that there were not a lot of cafés here. So, discovering Common Crew Bohol along a relaxed highway, far from the more popular tourist spots, was a win for me.
“For us, ‘island life’ means you get to enjoy the environment and commune with the island, but at the same time it does not dilute your passion for your craft and your productivity at work,” said founder and marketing head Kate Li. Common Crew also remains true to its second pursuit: the passion for craftsmanship. As a makerspace, they provide local craftspeople a space to exhibit or sell their works. For instance, the chocolate bars that they sell are made by students of the Bohol Deaf Academy, while the sourdough bread of their sandwiches is made by a local community bakery. The paintings that are displayed and the merchandise that are on sale, meanwhile, are done by Bol-Anon artists.
“So that is the idea of Common Crew: while we build a café culture here, we also build an advocacy of elevating Philippine coffee and working closely with local farmers,” she added. “Now, we already get feedback like, ‘Oh, so this is what it is.’ More locals are aware already and, hopefully, they see more opportunities for a potential business,” she added.
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