From pottery in Tiwi to blacksmithing in Tabaco City and abaca weaving in Malilipot, the tour celebrated the artistry and traditions that define Albay’s identity. The timeless craft of Tiwi ...

known as the abaca capital of the Philippines. The idea is to bring the art of abaca weaving forward to the 21st century onwards. And since most abaca weaving is done by women in rural areas ...

Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA-5) fiber development officer Brent Baltazar Marbella discusses the history and cultural value of the abaca industry during a two-day ...