A 48-year-old social worker from the municipality of Miag-ao in Iloilo province is now leading the way in reviving the town’s dying “Budbud” sea salt industry. Lorlie Noblezada, the owner of the De Paul Artisanal Salt Manufacturing based in Barangay Mambatad, yesterday said the industry dates back to 1823, spanning the coastal lines of the 21 villages of the municipality. However, due to shortened shorelines caused by climate change and the establishment of seawalls, among others, the industry has started to dwindle, leading other “asindera” and “asindero” (salt-makers) to stop operations.

Miag-ao seeks to revive dying salt industry. (2023, June 13). Panay News, p. 14.