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PhilFIDA Partners with Mangyan MANACO for Abaca Farming and Beyond
Date Posted 8 November 2023
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office IV (PhilFIDA-RO IV) through PhilFIDA Mindoro Provincial Office, convened a meeting with the Mangyan na Nagsisikap sa Gawang Yamang Maasahan Agriculture Cooperative (Mangyan MANACO) on September 25, 2023, at the Mangyan Tribal Church Inc. Office in Brgy. Bulusan, Calapan City.
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PhilFIDA Drives Silkworm Grown Age Rearing Training and Ceremonial Silkworm Cocoon Harvest in Brgy. Culao, Claveria, Cagayan
Date Posted 25 October 2023
In coordination with the Claveria Local Government Unit (LGU), the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office I and Fiber Utilization and Technology Division (FUTD) facilitated the final phase of the Silkworm Grown Age Rearing training on September 6 to 7, 2023, at the Sericulture Center in Brgy. Culao, Claveria, Cagayan. The training's final phase focused on key activities like mounting mature silkworm larvae onto cocooning trays and cleaning beds and trays. Despite challenging weather conditions, all 16 participants successfully completed the training.
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PhilFIDA Puts Spotlight on Abaca's Economic Impact at Western Visayas Stakeholders' Forum
Date Posted 25 October 2023
The Western Visayas Regional Satellite Office of the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) organized a stakeholders' forum on October 24-26, 2023. The aim of the forum is to highlight the importance of various fibers, such as abaca, pineapple, silk, cotton, and others. The event is being participated by a diverse group of stakeholders including farmer-leaders, fibercrops exporters, processors, traders, representatives from National Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations, and Local Government Units of Western Visayas. The forum took place at the ASU Review Center, Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan.
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Guioang Farmers Learn the Art of Maguey Fiber Product-Twining with the assistance of PhilFIDA
Date Posted 20 October 2023
In partnership with the Bohol Provincial Office, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office VII, conducted a Farmers’ Training on Maguey Fiber Product-Twining Development in Brgy. Guioang, Guindulman, Bohol, on October 12-13, 2023.
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PHILFIDA RO VII Conducts Farmers’ Training on Cotton Production and Pest Management in Bayawan City
Date Posted 19 October 2023
In preparation for the 2023-2024 cotton cropping season, the PHILFIDA RO VII-Negros Oriental Provincial Office conducted a Farmers’ Training on Cotton Production and Pest Management at BMAKB Compound, Bayawan City, on September 19, 2023. This training was organized for the members and officers of the Nangka Farmers’ Association, the partner organization in the Cotton Development Project. The event was attended by 52 farmer-beneficiaries, with support from the Technical Assistance Unit Head and personnel from RO VII.