Mikee Andrei's Award- Winning Terno Proudly Made with Raffia Fabric from Tubigon, Bohol

Trina Sumayang, the hardworking & amiable manager of TMPC (Tubigon Loom Weavers Multi- Purpose Cooperative) is super duper happy with the victory of Pauline as Best in Modern Terno. 

You see, Pauline’s Mikee Andrei- designed terno was created from custom-made raffia fabrics made by Tubigon’s famed loom weavers with special mention for Kuya Lindo and Ate Thelma.  

With supervision & inputs also from the very supportive Tubigon First Lady Eden Jao, the team spent nights and days in the execution of the raffia fabric that was envisioned to capture the aquatic resources of the coastal town.

Mikee Andrei's winning terno 

Headress by Patrick Isorena

The loomweavers’ efforts have paid off. I have seen how Trina has reached out and promoted the raffia and Your Roving Eye recalls how Trina with facilitation by Christine Ires & Ronald Lopez approved the request to showcase their raffia dresses & accessories during the Miss Silka Bohol 2014 Press Presentation.

 Pauline with TMPC's Trina Sumayang

The Mutya ng Pilipinas modern terno competition gave the spotlight to local SME’s and cottage industries such as the Tubigon loomweavers who have been making fashionable & wearable ladies’ dresses and accessories like clutch bags & shoulder bags all created out of raffia. 

Tubigon’s First Lady captures Pauline’s winning moment

More than just a show of support for Pauline Amelincx, the award- winning terno is a testament and salute to the artistry and craftsmanship of Boholano designers and loomweavers & the support from the private & public sectors. 

 Raffia cocktail dresses during the 2014 Miss Silka Bohol Press Presentation

  Raffia bags from Tubigon Loomweavers