Avic Valera, a broadcast journalist working for the government, was always fond of fashion accessories. In 2015, an opportunity arose when she attended a skills training program sponsored by the Sorsogon local government unit (LGU) on pili shell crafts. Naturally, this led her to create unique accessories using the nut’s shell, as well as coconut continue reading : Avicrafts & Styles: Passion, Creativity, Success
The Labo Progressive Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LPMPC) had gone a long way when it dared to venture into the production of machine decorticated fiber and handwoven pina cloth and its buy products. Since its launching in 2006, LPMPC has developed into a reliable partner of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) in its development of polypiña continue reading : Weaving Dreams
In 2013, the Buhi OTOP Key Players of BOKPA was among the first to be identified and qualified as SSF beneficiary. Through the cooperation of the Caceres Social Foundation, a church-based organization, the weavers became the happy, grateful and appreciative recipients of 40 handlooms and 6 sewing machines, which they need to produce and earn continue reading : Weaving Through Tomorrow (The Buhi Handloom Weavers’ Story)