It’s human nature to want to belong somewhere. There is an unusual spark of having a tribe of your own where you can share your passions and hobbies with others having a similarity.
Same as how having your own particular friend group enables you to have your chika moments.
Perhaps through this list, you could find a group that you can feel welcome at who would give you tips and tricks for your respective interests.
No man is an island, after all.
GUHIT Pinas
GUHIT Pinas was founded on May 24, 2016. It is a public group with 540.7k members. They envision for the Philippines to be the Art Capital of Asia and are committed to improving their artistic knowledge and skills as well as engage in opportunities for exposure.
You don’t have to worry about being a beginner, your preferred medium (be it traditional or digital), or your identity as an individual because they are open to all Filipino artists.
Facebook: GUHIT Pinas
Dog Lovers Philippines
Dog Lovers Philippines originally started with a different name on April 25, 2013. As a public group, they have garnered 869.4k hoomans. They have become rigid in screening the requested posts to adhere to Facebook’s efforts to protect the welfare of animals against illicit trades.
If you favor doggos over cattos, this group is for you to admire and adore fur babies. The members share memes that you will surely relate to and have a good laugh at.
Facebook: Dog Lovers Philippines
Cosplay Circle
Alodia Gosiengfiao, a Filipina cosplayer, and streamer is the founder and one of the admins of Cosplay Circle. Formed on February 10, 2015, and currently has 52.3k members as a public group. It was originally an old Deviant Art group that she managed but eventually decided to move over to Facebook to make it possible for more interaction among fellow members.
The group is free and open for cosplayers, make-up artists, props makers, and more. So if you are an aspiring hobbyist of the sort, you can definitely feel welcome in this group.
Facebook: Cosplay Circle International
Cebu Photographers and Hobbyist Group
The Cebu Photographers and Hobbyist Group (CPH Group) was founded by Albert Choi Martinez in 2012 and created the group page in October. 21, 2013. Currently with 5.7k members as a private group.
Although primarily for photographers and hobbyists in Cebu, they are open to models, event planners or coordinators, videographers, and other suppliers related to photography. As a community, they aim to promote photography as an industry regardless of the brand or type of camera that is used. Members are free to gather and learn or share their own knowledge and experiences with others.
They organize shoot-for-a-cause events every year for the distribution of school supplies, and feeding and outreach programs.
Facebook: Cebu Photographers and Hobbyist Group
Home Buddies
Home Buddies is a community where home enthusiasts are free to share their inspirations and tips in achieving the home of their dreams.
Founded on September 17, 2020, the private group has over 2.5m members. They are also quite active since they host events to engage with fellow members such as #MondayMarket, a thread where members can purchase and sell items. Every 18th of the month, they encourage giving and sharing through #FriendsgivingDay. And of course, they update their bulletins each month for discounts and promos exclusive to the group.
If you want to visualize your dream home, then this may be the group for you.
Facebook: Home Buddies
Bullet Journal Beginners
Bullet Journal Beginners was founded on August 11, 2016, with 94.5k members as a private group.
They are dedicated to all bullet journals, be it templates, inspirations, materials, and the like. Although having ‘beginners’ as their name, you do not have to be one to join them, though they do make it a point to help those who are starting their journey. The group is free to share ideas, layouts, advice, support, and even promos with bujo supplies.
If you have always wanted to start journaling and need that extra push, perhaps joining this group is all you need to fuel that inspiration!
Facebook: Bullet Journal Beginners
Let’s Eat Bai
Let’s Eat Bai is a more recently-formed group as opposed to the others on this list, that is because they sprung to life at the height of the pandemic. People were stuck in their own homes with cravings gnawing in their stomachs.
Started on May 17, 2020, the public group has already garnered 24.5k members who share photos that will definitely make your mouth water. It is also a great resource for local food businesses.
Facebook: Let’s Eat Bai
Plantitas and Plantitos
Another particular hobby that sprung at a reasonable height during this pandemic is Plantitas and Plantitos. This public group was founded on July 19, 2020, with over 110.4k members.
They are a community of plants and urban garden enthusiasts that invites anyone to share photos, tips, and advice. If you have that green thumb, it’s time to channel it and care for your own plant. You may even achieve that cottagecore aesthetic, who knows?
Facebook: Plantitas and Plantitos
Colored Hair Community Philippines
Colored Hair Community Philippines was founded on January 5, 2019, with over 24.8k members as a private group.
As a form of self-expression, this group aims to help with discussions and product reviews for everything related to hair colors. It’s also a support group for people who are interested to venture into coloring hair by themselves, with tips coming in from members — affectionately referred to as sisiws — both beginners and experts alike. So if you’re meaning to style out your own locks yourselves, why not consider joining this group to learn more?
Facebook: Colored Hair Community Philippines