The Quezon City Government, in partnership with ANTHILL Fabric Gallery, has launched an intensive three-month weaving program to train 20 women artisans—marking a major step toward the opening of the ANTHILL-QC Textile Circularity Hub in April 2026.
Led by the city’s Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD) and the Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office, the initiative brings together sustainability and livelihood, empowering women while advancing circular textile production.
ANTHILL, known for championing traditional weaving communities across the Philippines, is guiding the program to blend heritage craftsmanship with modern circular design—transforming textile waste into valuable new materials.
The Textile Circularity Hub, unveiled in October 2025, is equipped with weaving looms, cutting machines, and dedicated production and showroom spaces—positioning Quezon City as a leader in sustainable urban innovation.
Women artisans from Barangay Payatas are now undergoing hands-on training in weaving techniques that emphasize zero-waste practices. From loom preparation and warping to plain weave methods and the use of retaso (fabric scraps), participants are learning how discarded textiles can be reimagined into high-quality woven products.
Mayor Joy Belmonte underscored the deeper impact of the initiative, calling it both an environmental and social investment.
“In Quezon City, caring for our environment means caring for our people. Our Textile Circularity Hub transforms what others discard into opportunity—giving textile waste new life while equipping women with skills and income for a more secure future. This is sustainability in action.”
The program began with an orientation on January 29–30 and formally opened on February 2. Training will run through April under the mentorship of master weavers from Argao, Cebu.
At the end of the program, 10 participants will be selected as full-time weavers based on skill, commitment to circularity, and overall performance. These artisans will play a vital role in operating the hub, producing upcycled, high-quality textile goods once it opens.
For inquiries on the hub and upcoming workshops, contact CCESD at 8988-4242 (locals 8348, 8349, 8359, or 8360) or email ClimateChange@quezoncity.gov.ph.
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