Manila, March 28 -- In a quiet corner of New Corella, Davao del Norte, Nene Omos Luayon is weaving more than just traditional fabrics -- she's stitching together the future of her Manguangan heritage.

As founder of the Women IP Sector of Limbaan Association (WIPSLIA), Luayon has transformed her passion for cultural preservation into a thriving social enterprise, blending ancestral craftsmanship with modern market demands.

What began in 2021 as a small group of 15 indigenous women weavers has blossomed into a 100-member collective producing contemporary takes on traditional wearables and home decor.

Their product line now includes patadjung (wraparound) skirts, beaded Saruk hats, and Macrame bags -- far beyond their initial offerings of...