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plant crops. With the help of DOLE, they wake up early not to go to work but to prepare
breakfast for their family and have some family bonding at dinner - an event most of
them didnt have because of being so engrossed work.
Out of 75 farmer/weaver members of San Ramon West Loom Weavers Association,
Inc., we are helping 25 full time weavers and or sewers and helpers. Today, we are
earning a P2,000.00 to P5,500.00 a month or 25% to 200% increase in income per
December 2014 data.
Loom weaving is the art of forming a fabric by interlacing at right angles two or more
sets of yarn or other material. To create a product from weaving, it requires patience,
creativity and love for work.
Every time we commit mistakes in weaving either we untie the threads or we go back
from start. It is how you give attention to these small details that makes a beautiful hand
woven material. Our selling point is how we focus on minor details that we produce
quality products.
We need to have a positive attitude for us to be more productive. Our inter-relationship
is also enhanced. We became a part of each others lives through the time we spend in
weaving.
Our loom woven products are sold in our locality. We also join the trade fairs during
festivals in Bangued.
It was August 15, 2013 when we received the equipment and raw materials. For our
initial year, we were able to have an income amounting to Php 60,000. We were able to
purchase appliances such as ceiling fans, stand fans, water dispenser, and display
cabinet for the association.
When we started our operations, there was an outpouring of support. The Local
Government Unit ordered from us their barong uniform. A member also allowed use of
their building for free for our project site.
Without the support coming from these people, we could have difficulties in managing
our livelihood project.
This year, the association was again a recipient from DOLE of assistance to make our
project towards transitioning to enterprise level so we could produce more. By doing
this, we could create opportunities for other members. We were given assistance, we
were given support, and I think it is just but right to pay it forward to the local community
of Manabo.
Teamwork is a must for our project to be successful, our weavers before work
individually in their respective houses, but with the formation of DIDLW, a second family
was created. I didnt realize that coming home will not only give an opportunity to make
my life better but also I found new friends whom I can share my stories with and to
revive our culture of weaving.
I encourage all the plain housewives out there that there are ways to both serve our
family and at the same time to look for a living.
There is development in our country, there is success and there is hope that we can be
better.