Legarda seeks creation of handloom weaving body
TRADITION. Catalina Ablog demonstrates the abel Iloko (Ilocano weaving) at the National Museum in Manila in this undated photo. Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill that aims to establish the National Handloom Weaving Department Council in support of the local textile industry. (Photo courtesy of Loren Legarda Facebook) MANILA - The country's weaving industry received a boost after Senator Loren Legarda pushed for the creation of an agency aimed at empowering weavers and mainstream government programs to develop the local textile sector. In filing Senate Bill 241, or the Philippine Handl...
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