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CSC TO LAUNCH AMENDED IRR FOR TROPICAL FABRIC USAGE IN UNIFORMS |
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5 min read | August 16, 2023 |
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Likhang Habi Fair returns with two flagship weaving competitions, here's how to join |
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4 min read | July 25, 2023 |
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In Albay, women find lifeline in abaca weaving |
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4 min read | March 19, 2023 |
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Abaca industry in peril over use of polymer in peso bills |
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5 min read | February 13, 2023 |
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Farm to fabric: High fashion mission to revive Ilocano cotton industry |
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6 min read | February 10, 2023 |
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PhilFIDA Regional Office VIII Launches Climate Smart Field School on Abaca Production Technology in Dolores, Eastern Samar
Date Posted September 2023
On August 10, 2023, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office VIII launched one of its FY 2023 activities, the Climate Smart Field School (CSFS), with a dedicated focus on Abaca Production Technology. This gathering brought together enthusiastic participants from the Integrated Network of Samar Abacaleros (INOSA).
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FUTD and PhilFIDA RO X Undertake Fiber Extraction of Seed-derived Abaca Plants in Misamis Oriental
Date Posted September 2023
On August 14 to 16, 2023, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) through the Fiber Utilization Technology Division (FUTD) embarked on a significant initiative, assisted by PhilFIDA Regional Office X personnel under the guidance of OIC Regional Director, Eugene N. Galela. The team, led by Mr. Mark Kevin C. Sapida and Mr. Elvince T. Bernardo, both Chemists from FUTD, administered the meticulous extraction of fibers from matured seed-derived abaca plants following the division’s established protocol, in Barangay Sibantang, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental. This extraction took place within the expansive 100-hectare abaca plantation established among coconut areas — a key facet of the Abaca Plantation Under Coconut Areas Project (APUCAP) in 2021.
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PhilFIDA Regional Office X Conducts Re-Orientation and Re-Examination for Fiber Classifiers
Date Posted September 2023
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Region X conducted a re-orientation and re-examination for fiber classifiers on August 04, 2023, as a prerequisite for the renewal of their licenses. The primary objective of this process was to ensure that the skillsets possessed by licensed classifiers align seamlessly with the prevailing national standards concerning fiber grading and classification.
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PhilFIDA joins 2023 DTI Philippines National Trade Fair (NTF)
Date Posted August 2023
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) enthusiastically took part in the 5-day National Trade Fair held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, on August 23 to 27, 2023. The primary goal of the agency’s participation was to showcase an array of fibercraft products and materials, meticulously crafted from natural fibers like abaca, cotton, piña, silk, tikog, raffia and buntal.
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PhilFIDA-FUTD and PhilFIDA RO IV Conduct Stakeholders' Forums to Revitalize the Buntal Processing Centers in Quezon and Marinduque
Date Posted August 2023
The PhilFIDA, through a collaborative effort between the Fiber Utilization and Technology Division (FUTD) and PhilFIDA Regional Office IV, conducted a series of stakeholders' forums in Sariaya, Quezon, and Marinduque, on July 18 to 21, 2023. The primary objective of these forums was to revitalize the two Buntal Processing Centers (BPC) in the mentioned areas. This was achieved by addressing challenges, devising reorganization plans, and preparing comprehensive repair strategies.
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