Edgar Madrid

Meet Edgar: An abaca artisan from Bicol whose passion for making bags and other handicrafts out of this agri waste material started from just training three years ago, and is now making waves in the local market with his carefully crafted products as Irosin Handicrafts and Souvenirs!

It all started in 2018 when Edgar took a DTI training for weaving and creating bags out of abaca bacbac. Now he creates fashionable hand bags, home decor and wares, and accessories like face masks. With his enterprise, he has helped more than 30 women in his community of Irosin by providing additional livelihood opportunities for them through this craft.