Onesimus

In the 70's and 80's however, the scenario gradually but progressively changed time became such a precious and very limited commodity; vehicular traffic became daily nightmares; and people who specialized in tailoe-made clothes for men were a rare find their rates have gone way above the means of the ordinary man.

These observations crystalized in the minds of a young married couple in 1991. Armed with a vision to meet this clear need in the rtw market, plus a childhood and teenage experience of helping manage a family-owned tailor shop, they launched a garments manufacturing and retail company, which was later registered under the existing laws of the securities and exchange commision.

The company was named after a biblical character in the new testament (from the letter st. Paul to philemon) , who was once a runaway, useless slave but was dramatically transformed by christ to live a life befitting his beautiful name useful.

Inspired by the beautiful sound and meaning of this name, onesimus corporation was founded and since then has continously adhered to the vision of useful elegance in filipino men's formal wear

Innovation particularly in its barong line, has made onesimus stand out form the racks the very first time its first collection was launched. Dyed and beaded barongs, geometric and abstract design, lodge and comfortable fit, and prices that are very reasonable for its quality. These are just some of the hallmarks of suits and barongs which made then a talk of the crowds in weddings, conferences, and other formal occasions,

Consequently, even without any advertising budget for many years, onesimus has spread out into all the major department stores and now has over seventy (70) retail stores in metro manils, visayas and mindanao areas. At present, there are four hundred (400) employees from the three (3) it started with in 1991.
With profound thanks to god and faith in him, plus a firm commitment to the principles its has been founded on, onesimus corporation intends to stay and to continue vbeing positive force in the philippine apparel industry

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