{"id":6302,"date":"2026-04-02T09:42:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/?p=6302"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:42:32","slug":"dot-region-2-supports-the-launch-of-nuehabizcaya-loom-weaving-circuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/news-and-events\/dot-region-2-supports-the-launch-of-nuehabizcaya-loom-weaving-circuit\/","title":{"rendered":"DOT Region 2 Supports the Launch of \u201cnueHABIzcaya\u201d Loom Weaving Circuit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Provincial Tourism and Culture Office of Nueva Vizcaya (PTCO) officially launched the nueHABIzcaya Loom Weaving Circuit in celebration of National Arts Month, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 expressing its full support for the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the PTCO Nueva Vizcaya, the nueHABIzcaya Loom Weaving Circuit showcases key weaving destinations across the province, highlighting its rich indigenous textile traditions and the exceptional artistry of its cultural communities. The initiative aims to strengthen heritage preservation while promoting sustainable and community-based tourism in the Cagayan Valley Region.<br>Featured weaving destinations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2778-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2778-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2778-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2778-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2778-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2783-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2783-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2783-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2783-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2783-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2798-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2798-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2798-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2798-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2798-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2811-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2811-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2811-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2811-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2811-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Myrna Aban Handicrafts (Gaddang Weave)\u2013 Located in Villa Coloma, Bagabag, this weaving center showcases the intricate craftsmanship of the Gaddang people. It preserves traditional patterns and beadwork while empowering local artisans through sustainable livelihood initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Abel Ripo (Runruno Indigenous People Organization)\u2013 Based in Runruno, Quezon, Abel Ripo represents the collective craftsmanship of Indigenous communities including the Kalanguya, Kankana-ey, Ibaloi, Tuwali, and Ayangan groups. The initiative promotes cultural preservation while generating economic opportunities through textile production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2735-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2735-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2735-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2735-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2735-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2743-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2743-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2743-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2743-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2743-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2760-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2760-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2760-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2760-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2760-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2775-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2775-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2775-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2775-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2775-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mun-Abol Capisaan Weaving (Alayan Pag-asa Abot Palad Association)\u2013 Situated in Alayan, Capisaan, Kasibu, this weaving community revives and sustains traditional Abol weaving practices, strengthening cultural identity and supporting grassroots enterprise development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2942-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2942-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2942-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2942-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2942-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.region2fun.ph\/official\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DOT-Region-2-2945-1024x683.jpg\" 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Through dedicated cultural bearers, the initiative ensures that ancestral weaving knowledge is passed on to future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the nueHABIzcaya Loom Weaving Circuit, the PTCO Nueva Vizcaya reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding the province\u2019s cultural heritage while creating inclusive economic opportunities for local communities. DOT Region 2 continues to support such initiatives that advance creative industries and community-based tourism in Region 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch forms part of the nationwide observance of National Arts Month, underscoring the vital role of arts and culture in driving inclusive regional development and sustainable tourism growth.#<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Provincial Tourism and Culture Office of Nueva Vizcaya (PTCO) officially launched the nueHABIzcaya Loom Weaving Circuit in celebration of National Arts Month, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 expressing its full support for the initiative. 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