To help improve the efficiency and productivity of abaca fiber production, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office IV conducted a Farmers’ Training on the Operation and Maintenance of the Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine (ASSM) at the PhilFIDA Building in Las Piñas City. The training gathered abaca farmer beneficiaries from the provinces of Marinduque, continue reading : PHILFIDA REGION IV CONDUCTS FARMERS’ TRAINING ON THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ABACA SPINDLE STRIPPING MACHINE (ASSM)
PhilFIDA VIII Launches Training of Trainers (TOT) on Abaca School Bag Making in Maasin City, Southern Leyte
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office VIII, under the leadership of OIC Regional Director Joseph S. Salas, officially kicked off the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Abaca School Bag Making on September 1, 2026, at the Old DPWH Building, Capitol Site, Maasin City, Southern Leyte. This initiative supports the continuing efforts of the continue reading : PhilFIDA VIII Launches Training of Trainers (TOT) on Abaca School Bag Making in Maasin City, Southern Leyte
PhilFIDA Region XI Joins Five-Day Bamboo Training on Craftsmanship, Product Design, and Innovation
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, through PhilFIDA Regional Office XI headed by OIC-Regional Director Joel T. Alcoser, participated in the five-day Bamboo Training (Craftsmanship, Product Design, and Innovation) organized by the Bamboo Network Region XI at the Hayag Farm School/Bamboo Boot Camp, Sitio continue reading : PhilFIDA Region XI Joins Five-Day Bamboo Training on Craftsmanship, Product Design, and Innovation
PhilFIDA VIII Continues Turnover of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine in Javier, Leyte
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office VIII, under the leadership of Regional Director Joseph S. Salas, continues to bring appropriate technologies closer to abaca-growing communities in Eastern Visayas with the turn-over of one (1) unit of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine to a farmer organization in Brgy. Odiong, Javier, Leyte on August 20, continue reading : PhilFIDA VIII Continues Turnover of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine in Javier, Leyte
Abaca Sustainable Production Seminar in Burauen, leyte
Burauen, Leyte – Demonstrating its strong commitment to advancing the local abaca industry, the Local Government Unit of Burauen, Leyte, under the leadership of Municipal Mayor Hon. Fe S. Renomeron, through the Municipal Agriculture Office headed by Municipal Agriculturist Engr. Lemuel C. Trocino, spearheaded a three-day Abaca Sustainable Production Training held on August 25–27, 2026. The continue reading : Abaca Sustainable Production Seminar in Burauen, leyte
PhilFIDA Supports Agricultural Innovation through Tissue Culture Laboratory Facility Turnover
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) participated in the Signing of the Memorandum of Usufruct Agreement and Turnover Ceremony of the Tissue Culture Laboratory Facility held on August 18, 2026, in Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental. The activity was attended by PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, OIC-Chief of the Research Division Evelyn B. Cagasan, Provincial continue reading : PhilFIDA Supports Agricultural Innovation through Tissue Culture Laboratory Facility Turnover
Training on Abaca Production Technology in Lingig, Surigao del Sur
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lingig through its Municipal Agriculture Office, conducted a two-day Training on Abaca Production Technology on July 21–22, 2026, in Lingig, Surigao del Sur. The activity was led under the guidance of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza and OIC-Regional continue reading : Training on Abaca Production Technology in Lingig, Surigao del Sur
PhilFIDA Showcases Filipino Natural Fiber Products at ASPiRE 2026
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) through Regional Office XIII reaffirmed its commitment to promoting abaca and other Philippine natural fiber products through its participation in the Agribusiness Support for Promotion and Investment in Regional Exposition (ASPiRE) 2026, on August 6-9, 2026, in Butuan City. The four-day exposition provided a valuable platform for local artisans, continue reading : PhilFIDA Showcases Filipino Natural Fiber Products at ASPiRE 2026
PhilFIDA Introduces Natural Fiber Link PH in Antique
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) introduced Natural Fiber Link PH, its e-market linkage platform, during a platform introduction and user testing activity held in Pandan, Antique on August 6, 2026. The activity was led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, with the support of OIC-Regional Director Mary Ann G. Nerio and the PhilFIDA continue reading : PhilFIDA Introduces Natural Fiber Link PH in Antique
PhilFIDA Explores Collaboration on Sustainable Fiber Textiles
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza met with Ms. Carmina Jacob, Vice President of the Fashion Coalition, on August 4, 2026, in Quezon City, to discuss potential collaborations aimed at promoting sustainable fiber textiles and the use of locally produced cotton in textile manufacturing. The meeting explored continue reading : PhilFIDA Explores Collaboration on Sustainable Fiber Textiles