Diplomatic Tour Highlights Akalan’s Traditional Pine Weaving

The ambassador’s itinerary was accompanied by Juan Jovian Ingeniero, regional director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, and Mariel Cielo, deputy mayor of Numansia municipality. Their presence underscored the importance of pine weaving, one of Akalan’s signature arts, where artisans spin pineapple fibers into intricate fabrics that symbolize the Philippines’ cultural identity and craftsmanship.