DTI-IN launches loomweavers’ shared service facility

The Department of Trade and Industry-Province of Ilocos Norte launched the shared service facility for wearables to the Loomweavers of San Jose Multi-Purpose Cooperative at Brgy. 20, San Jose in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte on June 16, 2015.

The shared service facility project worth P275,000 is composed of three units counter balance looms, six pieces of stainless metal reeds # 36 DPI for 60” weaving width; two pieces of stainless metal reeds # 25 DPI for 60” weaving width and one warping board.

The launching program was attended by Florante O. Leal, DTI Region I Director; Engr. Benjamin M. Garcia, Jr., DTI Ilocos Norte provincial director; Atty. Rolando O. Lay-at, chief administrative officer of DTI Region 1 and other DTI Ilocos Norte staff.

Also present during the launch was Sarrat Mayor Edito Alberto G. Balintona and the members of the San Jose MPC headed by cooperative chairperson Eddie Claro.

During the launce, Mr. Leal committed to provide more looms under the SSF Program to the loomweavers of Brgy, San Jose. Mr. Balintona, on the other hand, urged the members to support each other in order for the project to succeed.

Mr. Claro expressed his gratitude for the assistance extended to them and expressed his hope that more projects would be given to the cooperative.

The provision of the SSF shall greatly improve the quality of binakol. The members can now weave wider materials for cloth, blankets and tapestries. Likewise, this shall improve the productivity and efficiency of the industry. (DTI-Ilocos Norte)

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