In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to advance fiber sector research, production, and education, and aligned with the Department of Agriculture’s commitment under Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to promote sustainable and competitive agricultural practices, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) continues to strengthen community engagement through natural fiber development. PhilFIDA continue reading : PhilFIDA Promotes Youth Awareness on Fiber-Based Livelihood in Bohol

Ngayong araw ay ipinagdiriwang natin ang 12 taon ng tapat na paglilingkod at pagtataguyod sa industriya ng hibla ng Pilipinas!  Mula 2013, ang Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) ay naging katuwang ng mga magsasaka, artisan, at komunidad sa pagsusulong ng likas-kayang kaunlaran, inobasyon, at pag-unlad sa sektor ng hibla. Patuloy naming hahabiin ang mga inisyatiba, continue reading : Maligayang Ika-12 Anibersaryo, PhilFIDA!

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to advance research, production, and education in the fiber sector while capitalizing on new growth opportunities, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office V (PhilFIDA-RO V), in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Viga and other stakeholders, spearheaded a Project Briefing cum Technical Training continue reading : PhilFIDA Leads Abaca Disease Management Project (ADMP) Technical Training in Viga, Catanduanes

We’re thrilled to share significant progress on the Abaca Processing Center in Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur. This vital project is progressing well, thanks to the direct support and leadership of our Executive Director, Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza. In a commitment to ensuring project quality and adherence to established plans, the PhilFIDA Central Office recently conducted a continue reading : Construction Update: Abaca Processing Center in Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur

May 6–8, 2025 | Manuel Roxas, Mutia, and Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) – Zamboanga del Norte successfully conducted a series of one-day trainings on the Operation and Maintenance of the Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine (ASSM) on May 6, 7, and 8, 2025, in the municipalities of Manuel Roxas, Mutia, continue reading : PhilFIDA Zamboanga del Norte Conducts Training on the Operation and Maintenance of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machines (ASSM)

Did you catch #GintongAbaka! episode of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho?  The award-winning program shed light on the abaca industry—a source of livelihood for many hardworking Filipinos and the backbone of global abaca supply, with over 80% produced right here in the Philippines!   In Barangay Malaunay, Valencia, Negros Oriental, abaca grows abundantly. This is home continue reading : ABACA: The Pride and Strength of Filipino Fiber Farmers

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) held a consultative meeting with representatives of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), at the Fiber Processing and Utilization Laboratory (FPUL) Conference Room, BAI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. The discussion centered on strengthening abaca fiber exports, exploring new international markets, and enhancing the global promotion of Philippine continue reading : PhilFIDA and PHILEXPORT Discuss Export Opportunities and Global Promotion of Philippine Abaca

PhilFIDA, led by Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza and Regional Director Engr. Wilardo O. Sinahon, took center stage at today’s Northern Samar Abaca & Coconut Summit 2025. Hosted by the Province of Northern Samar, the summit opened with Governor Edwin Marino C. Ongchuan’s call to scale up the province’s two flagship fibers. DA Secretary Francisco continue reading : PhilFIDA Drives Growth at Northern Samar’s Abaca & Coconut Summit

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office V (PhilFIDA-RO V), headed by OIC-Regional Director Mary Anne R. Molina, through the Provincial Office of Camarines Sur, led by Ms. Jenny Ann O. Remolar, recently launched a Climate-Smart Farmers’ Field School (CSFFS) on Abaca Production in Balaynan, Goa, Camarines Sur. This initiative was a collaboration between continue reading : PhilFIDA Launches Climate-Smart Farmers’ Field School on Abaca Production in Goa, Camarines Sur

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office V, led by OIC-Regional Director, Mary Anne R. Molina, through the Provincial Fiber Officer of Catanduanes, Mr. Roberto B. Lusuegro, conducted a livelihood training on Abaca Twine and Bag Making in Genitligan, Baras, Catanduanes. This transformative training was participated in by twenty-three (23) members of the Genitligan continue reading : Baras Farmers Gained New Skills Twine and Bag Making