vakul making is a source of livelihood for some ivatans, vakul is one of the local product that has been promoted by local and national agencies in the province as novelty product that can be promoted. while it is true that it is an endemic (and endagered) plant, vakul makers only harvest the mature leaves hence the need for then to look after these plants for sustainable source of raw materials. the association of womens from sabtang which commercially produce vakul is being assisted by the local government unit, dept. of agrarian reform, NCIP, DTI etc.

A friendly reminder to those planning to visit Batanes – Tourists should never buy the Ivatan Vakul. It is made from endemic and endangered species of plant (Philippine Date Palm or Voyavoy) that grows only in tiny parts of Batanes. If tourists buy a vakul, that plant could become extinct and so will be that culture of Batanes and the country. Only Ivatans should own a vakul.

Sure, we’ll let you know pag babalik kami dyan.

balikan mu na a..

hehe..

sbhin mu skin qng pasyal ulit kau dun..

eheh..

Same here. Kung mayaman lang ako, babalik balikan ko talaga ang Batanes.