In Pinili, Ilocos Norte, the soft rhythm of looms tells stories older than memory. Here, Manililikha ng Bayan Magdalena Galinato Gamayo continues to weave Inabel—the storied textile once traded for gold during the Galleon era. Each pattern—binakol, inuritan, kusikos, sinan-sabong—is a testament to resilience and rhythm. When we visited her and fellow artisans at the Pinili Inabel centre, we saw craftsmanship that mirrors a 150-year legacy of connection. Like the unique artistry of Nana Magdalena