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GMA Network
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- GMA Network
Indigenous handwoven textiles, ceramic art, more take centerstage at Likha 4
Indigenous and traditional handicrafts and artworks created by Filipino artisans and designers across the country took centerstage at Likha 4 at Foro de Intramuros in Manila over the weekend. According to Vonne Aquino's report in "Saksi" on June 6, the artisanal exhibit was led by First Lady Liza Marcos, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Trade and Industry Secretary Maria Cristina Roque, and former Housing Secretary Jose Acuzar. The annual Likha celebrates the rich artistry and cultural heritage of the Philippines by fostering collaboration among designers and artisans, and sharing traditional indigenous knowledge through the promotion of Filipino handicrafts from various regions of the country. Janeth Hanapi, a weaver of the Jama Mapun indigenous group from Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, was among the artisans who exhibited her handwoven mats at Likha 4. These mats or banig featured designs unique to their indigenous community. "Isang malaking oportunidad po na dumating po sa buhay naming bilang mgamanlilikha, isa po itong tulong din sa aming karagdagang pangangailangan po," said Janeth. Siegrid Bangyay, a potter from Sagada, Mountain Province, also showcased her ceramic artworks that reflect the traditions and beliefs of the Igorots. "I based my inspirations in my pieces on our local symbols, like 'yung Pinagtago for us is a guardian, for Ifugao it's Bulul," said Siegrid. Per Likha organizer Al Valenciano, they collaborated with various sectors for exhibit and to ensure the crafts are passed down and sustained through the years. "We try to partner din with fellow artisans, we partner din with designers, we partner din with entrepreneurs who could help them achieve a certain sustainability to make sure that the craft is passed on and will live on through generations," he said. National Commission for Culture and the Arts executive director Eric Zerrudo also said that Likha has become "an annual pilgrimate site" for creatives and craft-lovers. Aside from handwoven mats and ceramic art, other handicrafts such as clothing, textiles, and jewelry also featured at Likha 4. Sparkle artists Althea Ablan, Brent Valdez, and Cheska Fausto attended the event and expressed their support for Filipino products. "Meron ako nakitang bag made of bamboo siya. Ang ganda niya. Katulad nga ng sabi nila, we support locals 'di ba, kaya as Pinoy, tayo, we support each other," said Althea. "Kailangan naming gamitin 'yung platform namin para ibahagi namin sa mga Pilipino na meron tayong ganitong ka rich na culture and heritage na pwede nating maipagmalaki sa buong mundo," added Brent. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
01-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
DTI says prices of select school supplies down from 2024 levels
Prices of select school supplies have dropped from levels seen a year ago due to lower costs of production and raw materials, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said over the weekend, with two weeks to go before the school year officially starts. According to the DTI, the agency has monitored some 29 items that have recorded price declines of P1 to P10 from their 2024 prices, including notebooks, pad papers, and pencils, among others. 'Siguro 'yung cost of production nila bumaba rin tsaka 'yung mga raw materials. Iilan ilan lang 'yung tumaas,' he said in Vonne Aquino's report on GMA's '24 Oras Weekend' on Sunday. (Maybe their cost of production decreased, along with the prices of raw materials. Just a few posted increases.) This comes as DTI officials over the weekend conducted monitoring of sales of school supplies in Divisoria and in malls, ahead of the opening of the school year on June 16, 2025. Monitoring found that sellers have followed the DTI price guide, which covers 195 stock keeping units (SKUs) in 12 categories based on consultations with manufacturers. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque on Sunday also assured that prices of basic goods, including those usually being brought by students to school as snacks, remain unchanged. 'These still no price increases for basic necessities and prime commodities,' she said in the same report.— Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/BM, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Health
- GMA Network
Some hospitals offer free anti-rabies shots
Some hospitals in the country offer free anti-rabies shots, while PhilHealth has an animal bite treatment package that patients may also avail of. In Vonne Aquino's Sunday report on '24 Oras Weekend,' a two-year-old girl and a senior citizen were among the patients getting the free anti-rabies vaccine in San Lazaro Hospital in Santa Cruz, Manila. Patients must bring an ID to get the free vaccination in the hospital. The San Lazaro Hospital noted that it has about 100,000 anti-rabies vaccines to last for the entire year. However, should the anti-rabies vaccines run out, they may request more from the Department of Health. Free anti-rabies vaccines are also available at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa and the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center in Marikina. The public may also inquire with the local government units for free anti-rabies vaccines. Meanwhile, PhilHealth offers an animal bite treatment package for P5,850, which includes anti-rabies vaccine, anti-tetanus vaccine, and local wound care. As of May 21, the San Lorenzo Hospital logged 13 casualties from different provinces due to rabies. Death, however, can be avoided if the patient promptly gets his anti-rabies vaccine and completes the three doses so that an antibody can be produced to fight the virus. The animal that bit or scratched the patient should also be observed. If the animal dies within two weeks, there is a high chance that it has rabies. Among the symptoms of having rabies are fever, headache, and, if it reaches the brain, hydrophobia, or an apparent fear of water or drinking. Rabies can take weeks or months to show. In the recent case of a victim in Cabuyao, Laguna, he died nine months after he was bitten, and without having completed his shots. The speed of rabies transmission also depends on where the patient was bitten or scratched. Meanwhile, the families of the deceased patients were also advised to get vaccinated and to cremate the body, since the virus could when droplets from the body are inhaled. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BM, GMA Integrated News
