The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office VII (PhilFIDA-RO VII) recently conducted a two-day Farmers’ Training on Macro-Propagation Technology for Abaca at Tamlang Valley in Brgy. Talalak, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental on June 20-21, 2024. The initiative aimed to equip local farmers with essential knowledge and skills in abaca production, focusing on the fundamental continue reading : PhilFIDA RO VII Advances Abaca Farmers in Tamlang Valley through Macro-Propagation Technology Training
PhilFIDA’s Support in the Provincial Government’s Initiative to Support Abaca Crisis-Affected Farmers in Talaingod
PhilFIDA Regional Office XI (RO XI) joined the efforts to aid farmers affected by the Abaca crisis, in which the Provincial Local Government of Davao del Norte, led by Acting Governor De Carlo “Oyo” Uy and spearheaded by the Provincial Agriculture Office, organized a mass distribution event on July 3, 2024, at Sto. Niño Gym, continue reading : PhilFIDA’s Support in the Provincial Government’s Initiative to Support Abaca Crisis-Affected Farmers in Talaingod
Stakeholders Unite at Abakausapan 2024 in Bukidnon to Address Fiber Industry Challenges
On June 21, 2024, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office X (PhilFIDA RO X) hosted its annual stakeholders’ forum, Abakausapan 2024, at The Veranda in Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. This event aimed to provide stakeholders with updates and insights into recent developments within the fiber industry, drawing participation from 41 individuals representing farmer continue reading : Stakeholders Unite at Abakausapan 2024 in Bukidnon to Address Fiber Industry Challenges
PhilFIDA Distributes 3-in-1 Modified Abaca Stripping Knife (MASK) in Virac, Catanduanes
Date Posted 03 June 2024 Catanduanes, Philippines – As part of the 8th Abaca Festival celebration, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) distributed two hundred (200) 3-in-1 Modified Abaca Stripping Knives (MASK) to local abaca farmers in Catanduanes. These MASKs feature interchangeable serrations, allowing users to choose the appropriate blade depending on their desired continue reading : PhilFIDA Distributes 3-in-1 Modified Abaca Stripping Knife (MASK) in Virac, Catanduanes
PhilFIDA 11th Anniversary
Date Posted 02 June 2024 Sa loob ng mahigit isang dekada, naging kaakibat ang PhilFIDA sa pagsusulong ng isang mas matatag at maunlad na industriya ng HIBLA. Sa pamamagitan ng mga makabagong teknolohiya, pagsasanay, at suporta sa mga lokal na magsasaka at pamahalaan, patuloy na naitataguyod ang mataas na kalidad ng ating hibla sa pandaigdigang continue reading : PhilFIDA 11th Anniversary
PhilFIDA Hosted Successful Abaca Stakeholders Forum in Albay
Date Posted 22 May 2024 The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office V, led by OIC Regional Director Mary Anne R. Molina, successfully conducted the 2024 Abaca Stakeholders Forum on April 24, 2024, at the Patio de San Jose Resort and Convention Center in San Jose, Malilipot, Albay. In her welcome address, Regional continue reading : PhilFIDA Hosted Successful Abaca Stakeholders Forum in Albay
PhilFIDA RO VII Conducted a Two-Day Training on Sisal Production Technology in Bohol
Date Posted 15 May 2024 On April 25-26, 2024, the PhilFIDA RO VII-Bohol Provincial Office, led by Ms. Shiela Suaybaguio and Mr. Hermelito Malaran, in collaboration with LGU-Dimiao under the direction of Hon. Mayor Randolf Ang and the Municipal Agriculture Office headed by Mr. Jayrell G. Adanza, conducted a two-day training on Sisal Production Technology continue reading : PhilFIDA RO VII Conducted a Two-Day Training on Sisal Production Technology in Bohol
PhilFIDA and LGU of Badian, Cebu Collaborated to Support Badian’s Banig Industry
Date Posted 15 May 2024 Collaborative efforts between the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) RO VII and the LGU of Badian marked a significant milestone in revitalizing the local banig industry in the province of Cebu. On April 30, 2024, in the Municipality of Badian, Cebu, OIC-Regional Director Joseph S. Salas of PhilFIDA Regional continue reading : PhilFIDA and LGU of Badian, Cebu Collaborated to Support Badian’s Banig Industry
PhilFIDA RO VII Enhanced Abaca Fiber Knotting Skills to Boost Sinamay Production in Negros Oriental
Date Posted 14 May 2024 PhilFIDA RO VII Negros Oriental Provincial Office successfully hosted a specialized training aimed at bolstering the sinamay industry by enhancing abaca fiber knotting skills. This training is in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) which was convened by 28 participants from various barangays of Valencia on April continue reading : PhilFIDA RO VII Enhanced Abaca Fiber Knotting Skills to Boost Sinamay Production in Negros Oriental
Celebrating Success | The 1st Bt Cotton Harvest Launched
Date Posted 13 May 2024 The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) recently launched the first-ever Bt Cotton Harvest Festival at the Batac Research Center I, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Batac City, Ilocos Norte on May 07, 2024, marking a historic milestone in the country’s agriculture sector. The festival celebrated the successful commercial harvest continue reading : Celebrating Success | The 1st Bt Cotton Harvest Launched