May 23, 2025

Tag: Patadyong

  • DTI Antique Calls on Local Governments to Boost One Town, One Product Initiative

    In a push to enhance local economies, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Antique is calling on local government units (LGUs) to rally behind the One Town, One Product (OTOP) initiative. Mary Jade Gonzales, the officer-in-charge at DTI Antique, emphasized the importance of LGUs setting aside funds and creating a Project Management Office…

    Written by

    Danilo Alvarado

  • OTOP Initiative Enhances Livelihood for Loom Weavers in Antique’s Bugasong

    In the heart of Antique province, the town of Bugasong has seen a significant uplift in the lives of its loom weavers thanks to the One Town, One Product (OTOP) program. Mario Manzano, the head of the Bagtason Loom Weavers Association (BLWA), shared that the local government has pinpointed loom weaving, especially the creation of…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Antique’s ‘Patadyong’ Industry Flourishes with DTI and DOST Support

    In a vibrant celebration of local culture, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are actively supporting the development of the ‘patadyong’ industry in Antique. The handwoven wraparound garment, known as patadyong, was showcased at the Fiesta Haraya: Patadyong Design Trends Conference in San Jose de Buenavista,…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista