04/06/2026
Rene and Maribeth Doraydo, the couple that masters rug and pot making from coco coir of Bulawan Coconut Fatmers Cooperative in Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur.
Couple Goals | In Bulawan, Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, this husband-and-wife pair works side by side to turn coco coir twine into rugs, pots, and other handmade crafts.
Made from biodegradable and organic coconut fiber, coco coir products bring an earth-friendly touch to homes while creating livelihood opportunities for rural families.
Through the Integrated Coco Coir Processing and Marketing Enterprise, the Bulawan Coconut Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (BUCOFAC), a cluster member and recipient of the DA-PRDP enterprise subproject, is helping transform coconut husks once considered waste into value-added products with market potential.
For couples and families in the community, coco coir production has become more than a source of income. It is shared work, shared skill, and shared hope woven by hand. (Photo and text by Joseph John Palarca | PSO Mindanao)
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