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The Mat-Weavers' Legacy: Preservation and Promotion of Basey, Samar Banig Culture

Volume: 98  ,  Issue: 1 , April    Published Date: 11 April 2022
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 798  ,  Download: 1578 , Pages: 151 - 163    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP100981420223033

Authors

# Author Name
1 Rico June A. Monte
2 Jayson C. Buagayan
3 Charlon S. Gravoso
4 Ivy Mae M. Amago
5 Argie Lou L. Lucero

Abstract

This study is focused on the hows and whys behind the mat ?tikog? industry in Basey, Samar, Philippines. The methodology used in this study is qualitative case study approach as the researchers had undergone a series of interviews with identified locals knowledgeable and have a first-hand experience of the said industry. Furthermore, this study would like to dig deeper, more on the extent of awareness of the locality with the House Bill 6566, a bill that will soon declare Basey, Samar as the ?Banig Capital of the Philippines? and will provide funding for the education and promotion of the said industry. The researchers had also explored on the interventions being done by the Local government Unit in promoting and preserving the said industry.

Keywords

  • Banig
  • Tikog Industry