Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) Regional Director Nancy A. Bantog led the awarding of loomweaving equipment to the Conner Weavers Association (CWA) on February 12, 2023 at DOST, Luna, Apayao during her simultaneous participation on the culminating activities of the province’s celebration of the 28th Foundation Day
Said equipment that include three units of therapeutic loomweaving equipment with warping frame, bobbin winder and other accessories and two units of sewing machines is part of DOST-CAR’s Local Grant in Aid- Community Based Project (LGIA-CBP).
RD Bantog in her message challenged CWA members to maximize the use of said equipment and expressed hopes to see YApayao fabrics be featured not only in local and national but also in international fashion shows in the future, to encourage local and national offices to have their uniforms accented with woven fabrics, and to wear woven fabrics when there are occasions or casual events.
Provincial Science and Technology Office-Apayao (PSTO Apayao) said that the project is in response to the call of the Provincial Local Government Unit of Apayao (PLGU-Apayao) for the revitalization of the weaving industry and the establishment of weaving centers in all of the municipalities in the province. This is also part of the implementation of the Cordillera Weaving Industry Development Plan.
Meanwhile, Apayao Lone District Representative Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang has also recently initiated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with women groups engaged in loomweaving to discuss efforts to further develop the loomweaving industry in the province in partnership with DOST, DTI, LGUs and other agencies.
DOST also provided same set of equipment to the Luna Weavers Association of Luna, the Kabugao Indigenous Women Association of Karagawan, Kabugao, the Eva Loom Weaving and Sewing Organization of Calanasan, and the Sipa Women’s Weaving Association of Santa Marcela.
PTSO Apayao also said that the Office is currently preparing a project proposal to upgrade loomweaving of Bagutong, Flora, Apayao, in addition to the recently approved Loomweaving Project for Pudtol Vocational High School, all in coordination with their respective LGUs and the DOST -Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI).
Source: DOST-Apayao
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