The indigenous women of Coron in the Philippines’ northern islands, are adapting to their rapidly changing environment by turning to their past.

A shortage of fish – at a time of rising tourist numbers – has seen traditional basket weaving transformed into a thriving business.

This once domestic practise now represents a significant contribution to the livelihoods of Coron’s families and communities.

You can read more about Antonia and the basket weavers of Coron, on SBS Life
(Photo: Olivana Smith-Lathouris)

– Olivana Smith-Lathouris

*The author travelled to the Philippines as part of The Foreign Correspondent Study Tour, a University of Technology Sydney (UTS) programme supported by the New Colombo Plan (NCP) mobility grants.