Did you catch #GintongAbaka! episode of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho? The award-winning program shed light on the abaca industry—a source of livelihood for many hardworking Filipinos and the backbone of global abaca supply, with over 80% produced right here in the Philippines! In Barangay Malaunay, Valencia, Negros Oriental, abaca grows abundantly. This is home continue reading : ABACA: The Pride and Strength of Filipino Fiber Farmers
PhilFIDA and PHILEXPORT Discuss Export Opportunities and Global Promotion of Philippine Abaca
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) held a consultative meeting with representatives of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), at the Fiber Processing and Utilization Laboratory (FPUL) Conference Room, BAI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. The discussion centered on strengthening abaca fiber exports, exploring new international markets, and enhancing the global promotion of Philippine continue reading : PhilFIDA and PHILEXPORT Discuss Export Opportunities and Global Promotion of Philippine Abaca
PhilFIDA Drives Growth at Northern Samar’s Abaca & Coconut Summit
PhilFIDA, led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza and Regional Director Engr. Wilardo O. Sinahon, took center stage at today’s Northern Samar Abaca & Coconut Summit 2025. Hosted by the Province of Northern Samar, the summit opened with Governor Edwin Marino C. Ongchuan’s call to scale up the province’s two flagship fibers. DA Secretary Francisco continue reading : PhilFIDA Drives Growth at Northern Samar’s Abaca & Coconut Summit
PhilFIDA Launches Climate-Smart Farmers’ Field School on Abaca Production in Goa, Camarines Sur
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office V (PhilFIDA-RO V), headed by OIC-Regional Director Mary Anne R. Molina, through the Provincial Office of Camarines Sur, led by Ms. Jenny Ann O. Remolar, recently launched a Climate-Smart Farmers’ Field School (CSFFS) on Abaca Production in Balaynan, Goa, Camarines Sur. This initiative was a collaboration between continue reading : PhilFIDA Launches Climate-Smart Farmers’ Field School on Abaca Production in Goa, Camarines Sur
Baras Farmers Gained New Skills Twine and Bag Making
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office V, led by OIC-Regional Director, Mary Anne R. Molina, through the Provincial Fiber Officer of Catanduanes, Mr. Roberto B. Lusuegro, conducted a livelihood training on Abaca Twine and Bag Making in Genitligan, Baras, Catanduanes. This transformative training was participated in by twenty-three (23) members of the Genitligan continue reading : Baras Farmers Gained New Skills Twine and Bag Making
PhilFIDA Conducts Abaca Bleaching and Twine Making Training for Sto. Domingo Weavers
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office V (PhilFIDA-ROV) participated in the conduct of hands-on training on Abaca Twine Making and Bleaching at Purok 6, Alimsog, Sto. Domingo, Albay in response to the request of the P-6 Abaca Weaving SLP Association. The training was organized with the support of the LGU-Sto. Domingo through the continue reading : PhilFIDA Conducts Abaca Bleaching and Twine Making Training for Sto. Domingo Weavers
PhilFIDA developed diagnostic tools to ensure virus-free planting materials and support breeding programs
PH supplies over 𝟴𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿, yet its production is severely hampered due to its vulnerability to diseases caused by viruses like the Mosaic and Bunchy top viruses, as well as fungal pathogens like 𝘍𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘹𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 (𝘍𝘰𝘤). This 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 (𝗜𝗗𝗣𝗛), under the theme “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩 continue reading : PhilFIDA developed diagnostic tools to ensure virus-free planting materials and support breeding programs
PhilFIDA and DBM Strengthen Support for Fiber Industry in Western Visayas
To enhance community-based fiber initiatives, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), in partnership with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), recently conducted field engagements across Negros Occidental, Antique, and Aklan. The activities aimed to assess ongoing projects, gather feedback from beneficiaries, and explore opportunities to scale fiber industry support at the grassroots level. In continue reading : PhilFIDA and DBM Strengthen Support for Fiber Industry in Western Visayas
PhilFIDA Hosts Training on Salago and Sisal Production Technology
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office VII – Siquijor Provincial Office conducted a one-day LGU-Led Salago and Sisal Production Technology Training on April 29, 2025, at Barangay Cangmangki, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor. Led by Ms. Fritzie Concepcion, Provincial Fiber Officer for Siquijor, the activity aimed to introduce key technologies in salago and sisal continue reading : PhilFIDA Hosts Training on Salago and Sisal Production Technology
DA-PhilFIDA and DOST-PCAARD Affirm Stronger Collaboration for Abaca Industry Boost
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) visited the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) to convene a high-level meeting with the partner agency to strengthen collaborative efforts for the Philippine fiber industry. PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza led the discussions alongside key officials including Evelyn B. Cagasan, continue reading : DA-PhilFIDA and DOST-PCAARD Affirm Stronger Collaboration for Abaca Industry Boost