House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, known for her advocacies to promote Philippine culture worldwide, has called for the sustenance and preservation of piña and piña seda (pineapple fiber) weaving traditions and productions through responsive legislation. Rep. Loren Legarda (Office of Rep. Loren...
Ensuring the future of the country's weaving heritage Photo by Reginald Sarmenta/British Council Weaving is an age-old tradition in the Philippines that was once nearly forgotten but is now gaining international fame. This textile heritage is among the beacons that shine on the country's identity,...
The popular ninja commando will have his solo movie. “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins” dropped its official trailer today on YouTube through Paramount Pictures. Henry Golding, lead actor from “Crazy Rich Asians” will play the lead role of the Westerner taken in and trained by the Arashikage...
Women of Yolanda and Marawi weave their future through the local fabric and clothing industry Seeking to inspire hope for the future in their communities by rewriting the disaster-victim narrative, Maranao weavers and Tacloban seamstresses have banded together to create the Kadasig reusable face...
Art is life and living is art For almost a year now, Covid-19 has taken over our lives, having stopped the world in its tracks. We could say momentarily, but this moment has stretched over eight months. In the same way, the pandemic has jumpstarted a new era, the fourth industrial revolution. Among...
And other ways the craft empowers PH and the Filipinos Photo by Bagane Fiola from the British Council The Philippines is among the many countries that are blessed to have a weaving culture. Every region has its own handloom tradition that dates back to pre-colonial times. What started as textiles...
Catriona Gray Catriona Gray has new task to fulfill as ambassador of Philippines' One Town One Product (OTOP) Program. Through the initiative, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will bring attention to the Modernong Obra Disenyong Atin (MODA). Part of Catriona's job is to promote...
