The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, together with its Regional Offices and the Technical Assistance Division (TAD), conducted the Recognition of Partner-Stakeholders on December 02, 2025, in Quezon City. The event highlighted the invaluable contributions, unwavering support, active collaboration, and meaningful participation of partner-stakeholders in advancing the development of the country’s fiber industry.
Executive Director Ali Atienza expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all awardees, emphasizing the crucial role they play in promoting rural development, strengthening livelihood opportunities, and supporting the production of high-quality natural fibers across the regions.
Among the awardees are the following individual and organizations:
1. 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗗. 𝗧𝗲, Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council – Abaca Sector (Farmer & Trader), from Central, Casiguran, Sorsogon, Region V
2. INOSA Agri Cooperative, represented by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗛𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗨. 𝗔𝗿𝗮ñ𝗮, President, from Brgy. Buenavista, Dolores, Eastern Samar, Region VIII
3. Dumingag Women Handicraft Makers Association, represented by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗥. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗼, President, from Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Region IX
4. Nagpakabana Multi-Purpose Cooperative, represented by 𝗠𝗿 . 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗤. 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝗿., Chairman, from Mainit, Catarman, Camiguin Province, Region X
5. United Maligang Farmer Multi-Purpose Cooperative, represented by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗖. 𝗔ñ𝗼𝗿𝗮, Manager, from Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani Province, Region XII
6. San Isidro Upland Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, represented by
𝗠𝘀. 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗔. 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮, Manager, from San Isidro, Santiago, Agusan del Sur, Region XIII
These organizations have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing fiber production, supporting farmer livelihoods, and contributing to the sustainable development of their respective communities.
Together with our partner-stakeholders, PhilFIDA remains committed to strengthening the fiber industry and supporting the communities that rely on it. Their recognition is important because our progress is only possible through shared effort, cooperation, and the strong partnership we continue to build with them.
