The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) conducted for the first time the National Fiber Industry Stakeholders Summit last 8-9 June 2016 at the Fernando H. Lopez Hall, Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Quezon City. The national summit brought together key representatives from local government units, non-government organizations, private sector, academe and farmer cooperatives. continue reading : PhilFIDA conducts First National Fiber Industry Stakeholders’ Summit
From 5 to 9,146 members: A Story of how Piña Production of the Labo Progressive Multi-Purpose Cooperative Became a Success
The Labo Progressive Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LPMPC) in Labo, Camarines Norte boasts of how its piña production turned into a success after starting with just 5 members and P5,000 capital. This cooperative provides assistance to members in order to establish their own pineapple farm through contract-growing, partnership and financing where the coop acts as market consolidator continue reading : From 5 to 9,146 members: A Story of how Piña Production of the Labo Progressive Multi-Purpose Cooperative Became a Success
Piñatex: a sustainable new leather material
A newly-developed natural and sustainable textile material called “Piñatex” is now being used as an alternative to leather. This material is made from pineapple leaf fibers, a by-product of pineapple harvest. It is a very versatile material which can be used in making leather bags, shoes, furniture, car interiors and aeronautic materials. Ms. Carmen Hijosa, continue reading : Piñatex: a sustainable new leather material
PhilFIDA IX joins ASAPP in Sulu
The government launched this year the Accelerated and Sustainable Anti-Poverty Program (ASAPP), a public-private partnership model, to accelerate measures to reduce poverty and boost economic growth initially in ten (10) identified provinces with high poverty incidence levels. Under the ASAPP, the poor communities will be matched with private companies which may need human and material continue reading : PhilFIDA IX joins ASAPP in Sulu
DA’s Organic Agriculture Promotion boosts Abakahuyan Development Program in Visayas
The Abakahuyan Development Program of PhilFIDA Region VII, funded through the Organic Agriculture Promotion of the Department of Agriculture, was formally launched last 15 August 2014 at Sitio Avocado, Talalak, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental. The affair was attended by the local government units of the province who serve as PhilFIDA’s partner implementers of the program. continue reading : DA’s Organic Agriculture Promotion boosts Abakahuyan Development Program in Visayas
PhilFIDA Takes Part in the DA-BAR 27th Anniversary Celebration
Date Posted March 2015. In connection with its 27th Anniversary, the Bureau of Agricultural Research of the Department of Agriculture (DA-BAR) held the 10th Agriculture & Fisheries Technology Forum and Product Exhibition at SM Mega Trade Hall B in Mandaluyong City last August 8-10, 2014. In line with the theme: “Isang Dekada ng mga Angkop continue reading : PhilFIDA Takes Part in the DA-BAR 27th Anniversary Celebration
FIDA and CODA consolidates into PhilFIDA
Date Posted March 2015. The Department of budget and Management (DBM) has approved last 29 May 2013 the Rationalization Plan (RP) consolidating the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) and the Cotton Development Authority (CODA) into the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA). View letter from DBM Subsequently, DA secretary Prospero J. Alcala issued Department Order continue reading : FIDA and CODA consolidates into PhilFIDA
PhilFIDA’s First National Meeting for Accredited Fabricators of Fiber Extraction Machines
Posted January 9, 2015 The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) thru Fiber Utilization and Technology Division (FUTD) conducted the First National Meeting for Accredited Fabricators of Fiber Extraction Machines on November 6, 2014 held at Dohera Hotel in Mandaue City, Cebu. The meeting was held specifically to discuss the developments on the fabrication of continue reading : PhilFIDA’s First National Meeting for Accredited Fabricators of Fiber Extraction Machines