Tags: Entrepreneurship, Handicrafts
By Nikka Garriga
SAN FERNANDO CITY, PAMPANGA – The eruption of Mount Pinatubo more than a decade ago destroyed and almost buried towns and neighboring areas with volcanic mudflow or lahar.
But what would have been a time of crisis for the locals inspired Marissa Gamboa-Rivera and Lino Balingit to explore how the remains of the eruption can help their province recover.
“We were at the evacuation area when representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) offered us training on how we could use ‘lahar’ as means of livelihood,” Lino shares.
They immediately seized the opportunity and used what they have left to invest and put-up Disenyong Pinatubo Handicraft.
“After our training, we went back and passed on what we learned to our kababayans who at that time were still left at the evacuation areas,” says Lino.
Disenyong Pinatubo Handicraft’s operation in 1992 eventually paved the way for job opportunities to the residents until present.
“We have people from the most affected communities help build not just the business but all our lives back as well,” he says.
They offer religious figurines of all sizes; mini pieces inspired by Pinoy culture like jeepneys, calesa (horse carriage) and bahay kubo; trophies, medals and other table pieces.
The prices range from P40 for a small-sized figurine to items worth P600. “We also offer customized designing for our clients who are mostly based abroad,” he says.
Get more information about Disenyong Pinatubo Handicraft
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