The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) facilitated the Exit Conference by the Commission on Audit (COA), marking the culmination of the agency’s annual audit engagement. PhilFIDA were represented by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” Atienza and OIC-Deputy Executive Director Engr. Ramil Barcelona, along with Division Chiefs, Budget Officer, Accountants, and Administrative Officers. Representing COA were continue reading : PhilFIDA participates in COA exit conference, reaffirms commitment to good governance

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, is exploring a potential collaboration with Endec Corp, which has expressed interest in gaining a deeper understanding of the Philippine natural fiber sector, particularly cotton and abaca. The initiative aims to examine key areas such as raw material supply, production conditions, continue reading : PhilFIDA Explores Collaboration with Endec Corp for Sustainable Fiber Development

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza together with OIC Regional Director of PhilFIDA-CAR Engr. Irma Rodis and Chief of Technical Assistance Division Mr. Manolito F. Apalla visited the Municipality of Pasil, Kalinga during the two-day Training on Abaca Production Technology, Abaca Fiber Extraction, Fiber continue reading : Strengthening Abaca Livelihood in Pasil, Kalinga

The Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA), through its Technical Assistance Division led by Chief Manolito F. Apalla, in coordination with OIC-Regional Director Mary Anne R. Molina of Regional Office V, conducted a Capacity Building on the Operational Plan of Abaca Buying and Trading Center for the Caramoran Abaca Farmers Producers Cooperative (CAFPCO) beneficiaries in Paniqui, continue reading : Capacity Building on the Operational Plan of Abaca Buying and Trading Center

The Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA), through its Technical Assistance Division led by Chief Manolito F. Apalla, in coordination with OIC-Regional Director Mary Anne R. Molina of Regional Office V, conducted a Refresher Training on Abaca Production, Fiber Grading and Classification with Emphasis on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Paniqui, Caramoran, Catanduanes. The activity aimed to continue reading : Technology Training on Abaca Production, Fiber Grading and Classification with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza with Chief of the Technical Assistance Division (TAD) Mr. Manolito F. Apalla and Regional Director Edel M. Dondonilla, paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Municipal Mayor of Pinili, Ilocos Norte. The Local Government Unit (LGU) was represented continue reading : Courtesy Visit to LGU Pinili for Cotton Processing Center Collaboration

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, together with Chief of the Technical Assistance Division Manolito F. Apalla, OIC-Chief of the Planning Division Pelita R. San Juan, and OIC-Chief of the Regulatory Division Norberto Solano Jr., joined key partners from national and local government in a site continue reading : PhilFIDA Eyes Baras Site for Abaca Weaving & Dyeing Processing Center

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), with Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza and Regional Director Edel M. Dondonilla, had the honor of meeting Magdalena Gamayo, the master weaver in the Municipality of Pinili, Ilocos Norte, and a proud Manlilikha ng Bayan awardee. At 101 years old, Lola Magdalena continues to passionately weave, embodying a continue reading : PhilFIDA Meets Manlilikha ng Bayan Lola Magdalena Gamayo in Pinili, Ilocos Norte

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, with Chief of the Technical Assistance Division (TAD) Mr. Manolito F. Apalla, OIC-Chief of Research Division Ms. Evelyn B. Cagasan and Regional Director Edel M. Dondonilla, conducted a facilitated meeting with the Batac Research Center to discuss updates and implementation continue reading : PhilFIDA Conducts Meeting on Cotton Project Updates and Site Visit in Pinili, Ilocos Norte