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Driven by its advocacy to preserve, promote and enhance the textile industry, HABI The Philippine Textile Council continues its programs in reviving our traditional textiles such as pure Philippine cotton and make it part of our modern lifestyle.

Kwentong Kultura: HABI Lectures

September 20, 2025 HABI

Kwentong Kultura: HABI Lectures With a larger area, the HABI Council will be offering a variety of activities apart from the market itself. This year, guests will have the opportunity...

Likhang HABI Market Fair 2025: Sining Ng Tela

August 1, 2025 HABI

Likhang HABI Market Fair 2025 Finds a New Home at Space at One Ayala, Bringing Heritage to a New Stage. This year, the fair threads together history and artistry with...

Call for Entries: Piña and Abaca Weaving Competition 2025

May 3, 2025 HABI

HABI: The Philippine Textile Council invites skilled piña and abaca weavers to demonstrate their artistry in its two premier competitions—The 8th Lourdes Montinola Piña Weaving Competition and the 4th Eloisa...

Weavers Rise Through Training at Panganiban Abaca Weaving Center

July 21, 2025 HABI

Earlier this year, the quiet town of Panganiban in Catanduanes began to stir with the sound of looms and the energy of transformation. A Basic Handloom Weaving Workshop was launched,...

Protecting Heritage: Mt. Province Puts Ban on Printed Indigenous Fabric Replicas

July 21, 2025 HABI

In the highlands of the Cordillera, where weaving remains a way of life, a quiet but powerful stand is being taken to protect tradition. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Mountain...

From Fiber to Fabric: Training Tomorrow’s Weavers in Panganiban, Catanduanes

April 23, 2025 HABI

We are proud to share the successful launch of the first-ever Basic Handloom Weaving Workshop in Panganiban, Catanduanes, a vital component of our ongoing Abaca Weaving Center Project. Held from March...