The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) met with stakeholders in Baliwag City, Bulacan to discuss initiatives aimed at promoting and strengthening the local buntal fiber industry. The meeting was attended by PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, who provided an overview of the agency and highlighted its mandate to support the development and continue reading : PhilFIDA Meets with Baliwag City Stakeholders to Support Buntal Industry

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, proudly congratulates Mr. Manolito Apalla on his appointment as Chief of the Technical Assistance Division (TAD). Your dedication and commitment to public service continue to inspire the PhilFIDA community. We wish you success as you lead the division in continue reading : Congratulations, Chief Manolito F. Apalla!

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, through the Regional Office XIII, conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation mission across the Caraga Region to ensure that Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) are effectively benefiting local fiber farmers. The joint Regional and Central Office team visited the continue reading : PhilFIDA Strengthens Fiber Industry PPAs in Caraga Region

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), through its Regional Office XIII, proudly participated in the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-Off Ceremonies on March 2, 2026, held at the Sanchez Gymnasium of Caraga State University (CSU) Main Campus, Ampayon, Butuan City. The activity was spearheaded by the Regional Development Council – Regional Gender and continue reading : PhilFIDA Joins Caraga’s 2026 National Women’s Month Kick-Off, Backs Call for Gender-Sensitive Reporting

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), represented by OIC-Deputy Executive Director Engr. Ramil B. Barcelona, together with OIC-Chief of the Fiber Utilization and Technology Division (FUTD), Engr. Maritess M. Puspus, participated in a collaborative meeting upon the invitation of the National Museum of the Philippines. The PhilFIDA delegation was warmly welcomed by Mr. Arvin Manuel continue reading : PhilFIDA and National Museum Strengthen Partnership for Enhanced Hibla Galleries

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” Atienza and support of OIC-Deputy Executive Director Engr. Ramil B. Barcelona and OIC-Regional Director Mary Anne R. Molina, convened a consultative meeting in PhilFIDA Central Office to advance the operationalization of the abaca fiber buying/trading station in Brgy. Panique, Caramoran, continue reading : Consultative Meeting for the Operationalization of Abaca Fiber Buying/Trading in Caramoran, Catanduanes

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza is set to further strengthen its support for the Philippine buntal fiber industry through a prospective collaboration with Ms. Rosario Q. Bautista, owner of Baliwag Buntal Enterprises. The initiative aims to promote the sustainable development, innovation, and market expansion continue reading : PhilFIDA Strengthens Support for the Philippine Buntal Fiber Industry

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) represented by OIC-Deputy Executive Director Engr. Ramil B. Barcelona, OIC-Chief of Research Division Ms. Evelyn B. Cagasan, and Special Assistant for the Technical Assistance Division on Programs, Projects, and Activities (PAPs) Mr. Manolito F. Apalla recently met with representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), continue reading : PhilFIDA and DENR-UBRDEC Explore Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Salago Fiber Development

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority through its Regional Office X actively participated in the FY 2027–2028 Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Investment Development Planning Workshop held on February 19–20, 2026 at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Sports and Cultural Center in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. The activity gathered national line agencies and local government units to consolidate continue reading : PhilFIDA Joins FY 2027-2028 Agriculture and Fisheries Investment Development Planning in Misamis Occidental

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, visited Ching Bee Trading, Inc., one of the country’s largest abaca trading companies, to strengthen collaboration and discuss the current state of the abaca industry in Region VIII. Supporting the engagement were Special Assistant for the Technical Assistance Division on continue reading : PhilFIDA Engages with Ching Bee Trading Inc. in Region VIII