Godiosa Talania Macabacyao
“Carry your story through your memories.”
Godiosa founded GTM Arts and Crafts Manufacturing in August 2021 in Dilasag, Aurora — launching amid the pandemic with ₱2,000 in seed capital won from a barangay poster-making contest. A Computer Science graduate of Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao, she began by reselling bayong bags online before turning her own artistic talent toward hand-painting them, then grew that into manufacturing a full line with support from the DTI Negosyo Center in Dilasag. What started as a small local craft has grown into a proudly homegrown brand — known online as Bayong Aurora — now offering everything from hand-painted bayong bags, pasiking, and alat to personalized souvenirs and seashell-crafted pieces, generating ₱700 to ₱4,000 a day, running a storefront in Poblacion, Dilasag, and shipping nationwide while collaborating with schools, events, and trade fairs across the region.
“Reseller noon, manufacturer na ngayon.”
The Journey So Far
₱2,000 Poster-Making Contest Win
A win in a barangay poster-making contest gives Godiosa the ₱2,000 seed capital to start reselling bayong bags online.
GTM Arts and Crafts Manufacturing is Founded
Godiosa establishes the business in Dilasag, Aurora, moving from reselling to hand-painting the first bayong bags herself.
DTI Negosyo Center Dilasag Support
The DTI Aurora Provincial Office and Negosyo Center Dilasag help Godiosa shift from reseller to manufacturer, assisting with business registration, permits, and marketing.
First Regional Trade Fairs
GTM joins the first-ever Siempre Aurora Trade Fair (NE Pacific Mall, Cabanatuan City) and the 24th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair (SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City), expanding into regional markets.
Graduated, Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao
Godiosa completed her Computer Science degree, Class of 2022, while building the foundations of the business.
Featured Speaker, PUSTURA: Central Luzon's Fashion Show
Godiosa shares the GTM story on stage at one of Central Luzon's leading fashion showcases.
Featured, DTI Region 3 Success Stories
GTM Arts and Crafts Manufacturing is featured in "The Swift Shift from Reseller to Manufacturer," a DTI Region 3 success story by Christine Carbonel.
Welcoming the OngFam to Aurora
GTM shares a handwoven Bayong Aurora bag with the OngFam as a souvenir of their visit to the province, a small way to pass on the warmth and hospitality of our local community.
3.2K+ Followers & Growing
GTM Arts and Crafts Manufacturing (Bayong Aurora) ships nationwide and is active on Facebook and TikTok, open to collaborations with schools, events, and trade fairs.
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