Feature:

Aklan as the pinya-weaving capital 

of the Philippines by 2016 

By Pepin 

Aklan will soon become the Philippine’s Pinya-weaving capital as such industry showed an unstoppable growth in the market for the past years. The demand continues to increase and become more popular that even some well-known producers of Pinya Barong in different parts of the country get their raw materials from this province. 

Government agencies and private sectors work hand in hand to achieve the goal by 2016. One of the strategies that they are taking is to encourage locals, especially the land owners and farmers, to participate in the expansion of the pineapple plantation in the province. 

This multi-million project does not only focus on hailing Aklan as a top producer of pinya cloth and fiber, but also to provide more livelihood programs for the locals and create a better life for many.