Selected nito-weavers from Brgy. Bocboc and Puting Buhangin recently went on a mission to Manila that allowed them some exposure to more product designs that could be applied to nito vines. The trip, funded through Congressman Allan Velasco's livelihood support program included a visit to the Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC) for technology upgrading with CITC’s Elvin Dimasuay.
The group also visited Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (PDDCP), at the CCP Complex in Pasay City, the DTI-sponsored OTOP Exhibits at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City where Marinduque’s handmade and unique cottage products were sold, and Kultura Filipino where many more Philippine products were showcased.
In this technology mission were nito-weavers Maribel Loyola, Vivian Mauzar, Demetrio Nabiong of Brgy. Bocboc and Belen Luisaga of Brgy. Puting Buhangin with DTI Marinduque’s provincial director, Carlito Fabalena, DTI staff Ces Miciano, Mariden Calub and Harry Gutierrez.
Nito weaving flourishes in other parts of the country like Aklan, Iloilo and Dipolog City to name a few and has been a good source of livelihood.
These nito products are sold in major department stores nationwide. Nito placemats, decorative jars, baskets, serving trays, napkin rings, picture frames and even side tables are just some of the items the Marinduque group was able to inspect.
The mission looks forward to marketing nito-products from Mogpog in these venues.
