DTI-Guimaras Trains Lanica Women in Sewing Skills

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Guimaras Provincial Office conducted a sewing skills training on May 26, 2025, under the Wearable and Homestyle Industry Cluster.

The activity aimed to equip women members of the Lanica Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (Lanica ARBA) with practical skills in garment and homestyle product making.

The training supports local craftsmanship and promotes livelihood development in the province.

Ms. Ana Rodriguez, owner of Nelanz Crafts and a DTI-assisted MSME, served as the resource speaker for the session.

She taught participants sewing techniques and product design while helping them create prototypes such as pillowcases, tote bags and other homestyle textile products.

A total of 19 women from Lanica ARBA actively participated in the hands-on workshop.

Participants gained skills that could help them pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the wearable and homestyle sector.

This initiative forms part of DTI-Guimaras’ ongoing efforts to boost the competitiveness of local products and empower women economically.

DTI-Guimaras also aims to roll out follow-up activities, including business training, market linkage development and access to financing opportunities.

These programs are expected to help participants grow their micro-enterprises and contribute to Guimaras’ local economy.