Silkworm farming takes root in Cagayan de Oro, creates jobs for women

These velvety silkworm caterpillars are offering hope and a source of livelihood for the women at a relocation site in Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Emilia Cabilic carefully arranges piles of mulberry leaves, being cautious not to startle the velvety silkworm caterpillars that are voraciously devouring the fresh, green foliage at the production hub of the Balubal Sericulture Farmer Association in Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City.

These velvety silkworm caterpillars are offering hope and a source of livelihood for the women at the relocation site in Barangay Balubal, which is situated around 19 kilometers east of downtown Cagayan de Oro. Due to its luscious and lightweight threads, silk is in high demand in the clothing industry for creating gowns, scarves, robes, dresses, and shirts.

The DOST-Philippine Research Institute has estimated the demand for local silk used in clothing to be 10 tons per year.

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