
PH Embassy in Washington celebrates 2023 Earth Day with House of Musa
Highlights banana fiber textiles in fashion show
Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas (center) welcomes to the Philippine Embassy House of MUSA USA CEO/Director Cindy Mac (4th from the left). Accompanying Ms. Mac are the production team members of the 2023 Earth Day MUSA Philippine Fashion Festival.
House of MUSA USA CEO/Director Cindy Mac introduces the House of MUSA to Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas. House of MUSA’s mission is anchored on a significant purpose of providing livelihood for the Persons Deprived of Liberty and the Indigenous Communities in Davao del Norte through hand weaving of the fabric “MUSA” made up of waste banana fiber.
Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas represents the Embassy at the 2023 Earth Day MUSA Philippine Fashion Festival where MUSA clothing was showcased and promoted.