Manila Ventures
Food. Art. Community. Made with Heart.
About Manila Ventures
Manila Ventures is what happens when two creative people fall in love, reconnect after 30 years, and decide to build something meaningful together.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Joseph and Karen Auayang, our story began in high school, where we met while singing in a church youth choir, and although we later attended the same university, the University of the Philippines Diliman, our paths rarely crossed. We took a few unexpected detours through art, music, careers, and life, and eventually it brought us together again as partners in both life and business.
Today, Manila Ventures is home to three passion-driven ventures that reflect the things we love most: food, art, creativity, and community. Manila Ventures is here to spark connection, celebrate heritage, and showcase the vibrant artistry that defines who we are.
Our Offerings
Making ordinary things wonderfully personal.
Art by Manila creates custom apparel, gifts, and accessories designed to help individuals, organizations, and businesses celebrate what matters most through personalized, high-quality products.
Serving memories, one skewer at a time.
Chichamuna serves up authentic Filipino flavors, including the beloved Fishball Jeepney, bringing a taste of home and a dose of nostalgia to the Las Vegas community.
Where creativity comes to play.
Auayang Art Studio offers art workshops, private and group instruction, paint parties, and commissioned artwork for creatives and all skills levels. Planning a paint‑and‑sip night? We can bring the studio experience straight to your space.
Our resident artist is a UP Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate, a scholar and former member of the distinguished Saturday Group of Artists in the Philippines and has taught at the Ayala Museum—ensuring every session is guided by true expertise.
