For Malida, education is a lifeline, a way to weave together the past and the ... alongside Yakan weaver Ambalang Ausalin and Blaan mat weaver Estelita Tumandan Bantilan. Malida aimed to sustain ...

Eleven students successfully completed training in Blaan tabih weaving under her mentorship – a testament to the program’s potential. “The designs are intricate, dreamed by the artisans and guided by ...