Aussie aid

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely (center) tries her hand at  traditional mat weaving, assisted by an indigenous woman weaver  during  the trade fair and exhibit at SM Aura in Taguig City  on Monday night.  Gorely , who is joined by SM Malls president Anna Maria Garcia, right, on the eve of International Women’s Day in  Taguig City, also announced  grants to seven women-led  MSMEs through  the Australian Embassy’s Direct Aid Program. EY ACASIO