Inside the Industry x Kumu: Co-working spaces in La Union with The Attic Room

Remote work has been the norm for the past year, but some professionals have taken the term to the next level. For"digital nomads" Louise Fortinez and Radha Atianzar, what began as a beach vacation in San Juan, La Union turned into a residency, and then, a business opportunity.

In late 2020, they opened The Attic Room, a beachfront co-working space for remote professionals to work and play. Located at the top of The Great Northwest Travel Stop, a hub for , the space boasts a 100 mbps WiFi connection, as well as transportation and lodging services to safely situate newcomers., The Attic Room has provided some shelter and connectivity, as well as assisted with donations for the Philippine Coast Guard's relief efforts.

In this episode, the women of The Attic Room share how they brought new business and a passionate working community to the once tourism-dependent surf town of San Juan, La Union. On Thursday, October 14, at 8 pm, tune in to any of Rappler's video channels and catch the interview live. You can join in the conversation by posting questions in the comments and sending diamonds on Kumu.streams live on Thursday nights on all Rappler channels across Facebook, Kumu, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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