Tag: Mindanao

The Weaving Tradition Of The Yakan Village In Zamboanga

Apr 7, 2024

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Daniela

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Weaving has always been a communal activity among the Yakan indigenous group from Zamboanga in Mindanao. Yakan women gather together to deftly weave the memories of their mothers and grandmothers into a handsome textile. Distinct for its vibrant colors and geometric patterns, interwoven in their fabrics are symbols of their village life and Islamic faith.…
Cooperative Economic Model Best Suited for Obtaining Lasting Peace and Ecological Integrity

Oct 26, 2013

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Daniela

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Orlan Ravanera’s piece in the Sun Star lays out the fundamental principles inherent in a cooperative economic model. By their very existence, the cooperatives are debunking a flawed development paradigm that allows a privileged few to use democracy to serve special interest groups at the expense of the people and the environment. They are vehemently…