The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office VII (PhilFIDA RO VII) conducted its week-long Basic Handloom Weaving Training, at Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) in Dumaguete City. The activity was conducted in partnership with the Negros Oriental Fiber Industry Alliance (NORFIA), composed of various national and local agencies including Department of Science and Technology continue reading : Basic Handloom Weaving Training in Dumaguete City
PhilFIDA 10 unites Abaca Stakeholders in a Forum to Strengthen Regulation, Compliance, and Collaboration
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Region 10, through its Regulatory Unit, successfully conducted the 2025 Abaca Industry Stakeholders Forum on June 27, 2025, at the Lohas Airport Hotel, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental. The forum served as a vital platform to promote PhilFIDA’s mandates—regulating and developing the fiber industry, enforcing fiber quality standards, protecting stakeholder continue reading : PhilFIDA 10 unites Abaca Stakeholders in a Forum to Strengthen Regulation, Compliance, and Collaboration
Hand-in-Hand Provincial Roundtable Discussion for Abaca in Misamis Oriental
The Hand-in-Hand Provincial Roundtable Discussion (PRD) for abaca was held on June 24–27, 2025, in Misamis Oriental. It was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) through Regional Office X and the Technical Assistance Division (TAD). The event continue reading : Hand-in-Hand Provincial Roundtable Discussion for Abaca in Misamis Oriental
PhilFIDA Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Recertification!
PhilFIDA is proud to announce its successful ISO 9001:2015 QMS recertification — a testament to our ongoing commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement. This accomplishment reflects our continued commitment to delivering quality public service under the direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. With the active support and leadership of Executive Director Ali Atienza, and continue reading : PhilFIDA Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Recertification!
PhilFIDA Joins Week-long Exhibit in Celebration of DA’s 127th Anniversary
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), through the Technical Assistance Division (TAD), is actively participating in the week-long exhibit in celebration of the 127th Anniversary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), held at the DA Compound in Quezon City from June 23 to 26, 2025. This event serves as a dynamic platform to highlight various continue reading : PhilFIDA Joins Week-long Exhibit in Celebration of DA’s 127th Anniversary
Abaca Handloom Weaving Training in Labo, Camarines Norte
In pursuit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen fiber sector research, production, and education, and aligned with the Department of Agriculture’s goal under Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to advance sustainable and competitive agricultural practices, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. continue reading : Abaca Handloom Weaving Training in Labo, Camarines Norte
PhilFIDA Launches Abaca Disease Management Project in Tayasan, Negros Oriental
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority – Regional Office VII (PhilFIDA RO VII) officially launched the 2025 Abaca Disease Management Project (ADMP) in Sitio Mabigo, Barangay Lag-it, Tayasan, Negros Oriental. The launch included a Farmers’ Training and Information Dissemination activity aimed at strengthening disease control measures and revitalizing the local abaca industry. A total of continue reading : PhilFIDA Launches Abaca Disease Management Project in Tayasan, Negros Oriental
Training on Abaca Handloom Weaving Concludes in Labo, Camarines Norte
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office V recently concluded a successful two-day intensive abaca handloom weaving training in collaboration with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Labo. The training aimed to equip participants with basic skills and techniques in abaca handloom weaving using locally sourced abaca raw materials. This initiative seeks to continue reading : Training on Abaca Handloom Weaving Concludes in Labo, Camarines Norte
Training on Basic Operation and Maintenance of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine
Baguio City-June 5, 2025A training on the basic operation and maintenance of the Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine was successfully conducted on June 5, 2025, at the Baguio Animal Breeding and Research Center (BABRC) in Purok I, Dontogan, Baguio City. The activity was facilitated by personnel from the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority – Regional Office continue reading : Training on Basic Operation and Maintenance of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine
PhilFIDA RO IV Turns Over Two Units of Modified Portable Abaca Single-Spindle Stripping Machine (MPASSSM) in Maria Aurora, Aurora
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office IV (PhilFIDA RO IV), under the leadership of OIC Regional Director Jose L. Catalla, successfully conducted the turnover of two (2) units of Modified Portable Abaca Single-Spindle Stripping Machines (MPASSSM) on June 3, 2025 to the SANDIWA ARB Cooperative and Diaat Farmers Association in Barangay Sto. Tomas.The continue reading : PhilFIDA RO IV Turns Over Two Units of Modified Portable Abaca Single-Spindle Stripping Machine (MPASSSM) in Maria Aurora, Aurora