Manila, Oct. 12 -- Graduates of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) dressmaking program and local designers are joining forces to promote artisan products from Ilocos Norte through trade fairs and online marketplaces.

Backed by the provincial government of Ilocos Norte through its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Office (MSMEO), the collaboration aims to showcase local craftsmanship, expand market opportunities for homegrown products and create livelihood opportunities for skilled dressmakers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Elma Gabriel, head of the MSMEO told the Philippine News Agency on Monday.

"Through the initiative of our governor, we will be partnering with Likhang Pilipino, showc...