The silkworm breeding station in OISCA-Bago Training Center was inaugurated yesterday with Congressman Koichi Tani of Japan and Bago City Mayor Ramon Torres as guests.

The breeding station aims to produce high quality of silk, not only for the local market, but also for export to countries like India and Thailand, training coordinator Thelma Watanabe said. At present, about 80 percent of the silk produced by OISCA (Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement) in Negros is exported to Panay to feed its traditional hand woven industry.

The silk reeling factory at the Bago Training Center is capable of producing 12 tons of reeled silk per year.

During the inauguration, Tani complimented OISCA for the project which gives income to farmers. Tani is one of the 150 members of the Diet in Japan who are actively supporting OISCA activities.

Torres also cited the assistance given by the OISCA to the people of Barangay Tabunan where the silkworm breeding station is located. He also called for public support to the growing sericulture project in the province.*NAB

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