Training overview
Talisay City, Negros Occidental — Advancing local heritage preservation and sustainable livelihood development, the City Government of Talisay, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), launched a five-day Advanced Handloom Weaving Training for 15 members of the Zone 3 Weavers Association at the Dela Rama Hall, New Talisay City Hall.
Running from October 26 to 30, 2026, the capacity-building program aims to enhance technical weaving capabilities, refine product design standards, and build sustainable enterprise opportunities for local weavers.
Group photo of participants, facilitators, and officials at the Advanced Handloom Weaving Training in Dela Rama Hall, New Talisay City Hall.
Technical skills training and material innovation
Under the instruction of DOST-PTRI specialists Melody Lavamana (Research Analyst) and Li-Ann Pulmones (Project Technical Aide III), participants are undergoing specialized modules covering complex loom setup, precision pattern construction, and multi-color yarn arrangement.