The Amita Netting Machine, made in the 1940s and owned by Old Sagay Elementary School, is a metal machine used to make fishing nets more quickly. It was donated by a Spanish friend to help fishermen and students produce nets faster, boosting fishing productivity and the local economy. This machine represents an important shift from manual net-making to using machines, making the work easier and more efficient. It attracted fishermen from nearby areas who came to learn how to use it, showing strong community cooperation. Though still intact, the machine has become stiff and rusty over time but could work again with proper care. It is kept indoors to protect it from moisture and damage.
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Sagay Cultural Mappers, n.d./Credit to the Rightful Owner
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Benjie Z. Rochar
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