03/06/2026
๐๐๐๐ | The Department of Trade and Industry โ Camarines Sur through Negosyo Center: Minalabac Camarines Sur successfully conducted a Skills Training entitled โFestive Fibers: Abaca Christmas Ornaments Makingโ participated in by fifteen (15) MSMEs engaged in the handicrafts sector from Minalabac on April 22, 2026 at Negosyo Center Minalabac.
The training focused on the creative utilization of abaca fibers in developing festive and market-ready Christmas ornaments, highlighting both traditional craftsmanship and modern design techniques. Through hands-on demonstration and guided production, the participants were able to enhance their skills in product design, assembly, and finishing, ensuring improved quality and aesthetic value of their outputs.
The activity aimed to strengthen the creativity, technical competencies, and entrepreneurial capacity of the participating MSMEs in handicrafts, in support of DTIโs continuous efforts to promote innovation, value addition to indigenous materials, sustainable livelihood development, and increased market competitiveness among local entrepreneurs in the province.