The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), through the Technical Assistance Division under Chief Manolito F. Apalla and PhilFIDA Regional Office XI under OIC-Regional Director Joel T. Alcoser, conducted the Training of Trainers on Abaca Production, Fiber Grading/Classification with Emphasis on Good Agricultural Practices (Batch 2) in Davao City. The training enhanced participants’ knowledge and continue reading : Training of Trainers on Abaca Production and Fiber Grading with Emphasis on Good Agricultural Practices
PhilFIDA Concludes APUCAP Assistance Distribution in Northern Samar
PhilFIDA through Regional Office VIII conducts the distribution of financial assistance to 100 farmer-beneficiaries of the Abaca Plantation Under Coconut Areas Project (APUCAP) in Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar under the Eastern Visayas Abaca Development Program (EV-ADP). Each beneficiary received up to ₱44,000 after successfully establishing one hectare of abaca plantation under coconut. Since late 2024, at continue reading : PhilFIDA Concludes APUCAP Assistance Distribution in Northern Samar
PhilFIDA Conducts Key Informant Interviews on Abaca Waste Utilization in Northern Mindanao
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), through the Fiber Utilization and Technology Division (FUTD) and Regional Office X, conducted Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), in Northern Mindanao as part of the project “Development and Fabrication of Abaca-Reinforced Composite Products.” Engr. Pepito M. Soriano III and Ms. Mae Criste D. Fajiculay of the PhilFIDA-FUTD led the activity continue reading : PhilFIDA Conducts Key Informant Interviews on Abaca Waste Utilization in Northern Mindanao
PhilFIDA Holds Technology Forum on Fiber Production and Processing Technologies
In support of the vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen the Philippine agricultural sector through innovation and modernization and aligned with the initiatives of Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) conducted the Technology Forum on Fiber Production and Processing Technologies on May continue reading : PhilFIDA Holds Technology Forum on Fiber Production and Processing Technologies
PhilFIDA Participates in Northern Samar’s “KAUSWAGAN CARAVAN”
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) through Regional Office VIII – Northern Samar Provincial Office actively participated in the Provincial Government of Northern Samar’s “KAUSWAGAN CARAVAN,” in line with the directive of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza to strengthen engagement and collaboration with local government units. The activity was led by Provincial Fiber Officer continue reading : PhilFIDA Participates in Northern Samar’s “KAUSWAGAN CARAVAN”
Strengthening the Abaca Fiber Industry in Liloan, Southern Leyte
PhilFIDA through Regional Office VIII conducted a LGU-Led Livelihood Training on Abaca Production Technology, Macropropagation, and Fiber Grading and Classification on May 19, 2026 in Brgy. Magaupas, Liloan, Southern Leyte. The activity was conducted under the directive of PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza and under the supervision of OIC-Regional Director Joseph S. Salas, in continue reading : Strengthening the Abaca Fiber Industry in Liloan, Southern Leyte
Launching of Abaca Disease Management Program in Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, through Regional Office IX officially launched the Abaca Disease Management Program (ADMP) on May 14, 2026, in the Municipality of Josefina, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Josefina with representatives from the LGU of Josefina led continue reading : Launching of Abaca Disease Management Program in Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
PhilFIDA participates in PRLEC Consultative Meeting and Turns Over Abaca Planting Materials
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., to strengthen rural development and sustainable livelihood opportunities, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza through its Regional Office XIII, participated in the Poverty Reduction, Livelihood and continue reading : PhilFIDA participates in PRLEC Consultative Meeting and Turns Over Abaca Planting Materials
Training on Abaca Production, Disease Management and Fiber Classification in Agusan del Norte
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Agriculture of Agusan del Norte, conducted a three-day Training on Abaca Production, Disease Management, and Fiber Classification at Sitio Minbahandi, Camagong, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. The activity was attended by 27 Higaonon participants and aimed to strengthen the knowledge and continue reading : Training on Abaca Production, Disease Management and Fiber Classification in Agusan del Norte
PhilFIDA holds meeting with CSC Field Office NCR — DA/DENR
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) conducted a coordination meeting with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Field Office NCR – DA/DENR, represented by Director Mark Anthony V. Bercando, to discuss matters concerning human resource management, organizational development, and strengthened collaboration between the agencies. The meeting served as an avenue to align initiatives and reinforce PhilFIDA’s continue reading : PhilFIDA holds meeting with CSC Field Office NCR — DA/DENR