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Zarah Juan, Anya Lim, Len Cabili, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, Jeannie Javelosa, Marga Nograles, and Adrienne Charuel
In the Philippines, women’s roles have been vital in keeping ancient heritage alive. Think of them as the Holy Grail of Philippine culture. Women such as Apo Whang-od and the late Fu Yabing Masalon Dulo are like vessels that bear our identity and make sure that it is passed on to new generations, refusing age-old traditions to be forgotten. Their lives helped keep who we are intact and celebrated.
In our modern times, many Filipinas still lead and continue to champion our culture. Though technological advancement and globalization have reached the local scene, especially in fashion, female designers and entrepreneurs know the true power that lies on our local tapestries and how they empower us as a nation.
CALOOCAN CITY, Feb. 19 (PIA) House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, together with resource speakers, highlighted the protection of indigenous peoples’ weaves and traditional cultural heritage against counterfeit and exploitation during the 35th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways,” with the topic, “Protect Indigenous Weaving!” shown via Facebook Live.
Indigenous weavers, advocates, and representatives from the government joined the online conversation, including Virginia Doligas, General Manager of Easter Weaving Room, Inc.; Anya Lim, Co-Founder of Anthill Fabric Gallery; Rosalina Salifad, a weaver based in La Trinidad, Benguet; Abigail Mae Bulayungan, President of PhilExpo CAR; Atty. Emerson Cuyo, Director of the Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.
GATEWAY Gallery starts this year’s
KulturaSerye
with the webinar “ARTHENTICITY: Copyright and Responsible Art-Making,”
with attorney Exequiel Valerio of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. The webinar will present the current copyright landscape, define it, its processes and mechanisms. It will also discuss current and pending laws that will cover the issue of copyright. The webinar is ideal for creators, designers, teachers, students, and art enthusiasts to gain a better understanding of copyright laws in the country in order to protect their works. It is co-presented by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and the J. Amado Araneta Foundation. The webinar will be streamed live free on Feb. 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Gateway Gallery Facebook Page (GatewayGalleryPH). The webinar is open to the public and does not require pre-registration. Viewers will also get an electronic certificate by filling up an online feedback form at the end of the ta