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Launched in 2002, Binatbatan dancing showcases the traditional weaving craft of the Abel Iloko weave that is known to have predated Spanish influence in the city. The dance demonstrates how cotton pods are beaten with sticks to release its fluff called "batbat" from its seeds.
"Local visionaries believe that Santiago is the future of Ilocos Sur."
Fashion designer Amir Sali unveiled his latest trunk collection in a benefit show for Don Bosco's Tuloy Foundation at the grand ballroom of Okada Manila. Simply dubbed "Pilipinas Now," the 30-piece collection was presented in three regional design inspirations - Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao - in collaboration with the Rotary Anns, whose past and present officers gamely wore the creations down the lengthy runway.
Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival Day two started off with June Samson Pugat’s “Eos” collection, a limited collection for the brand’s less formal line, House of Helios. Taking inspiration from Greek mythology, the collection featured geometric-cut garments with undone-inspired details and origami el
Sen. Loren Legarda (right) Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, has always believed in the potential of our culture, our rituals, and our textile industry, and how certain practices, when given ample support, can transform the livelihood of these communities. Having served a