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Ditta Sandico, a Renowned Fashion Designer, Showcased her Creations Featuring Designs Crafted from Natural Fibers
Date Posted 21 November 2023
One of the highly anticipated parts of HIBLA BIDA!!! The 2023 National Fibercrops Summit was the fashion show, where sustainable fashion made from natural fibercrops took center stage. Local garments crafted from environmentally friendly materials such as abaca, cotton, and banana were showcased, capturing the essence of a movement towards a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry. Renowned fashion designer Ditta Sandico played a pivotal role, presenting her Spring-Summer Collection under the brand CACHE APPARELS.
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PhilFIDA Successfully Organizes the HIBLA BIDA!!! The 2023 National Fibercrops Summit in the Philippines
Date Posted 20 November 2023
In a significant effort to promote the Philippines' thriving fibercrop industry, Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., accompanied by Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil, representing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Assistant Secretary and Concurrent PhilFIDA OIC Executive Director Atty. Genevieve E. Velicaria-Guevarra, CESE, DA Senior Usec Domingo F. Panganiban, and Congressman Jose "Bong" Teves Jr. of TGP Partylist, graced the #HIBLABIDA!!! The 2023 National Fibercrops Summit organized by the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) that took place on November 14, 2023, at the DA-BSWM Convention Hall, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City.
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DA Sec. Francisco T. Laurel Jr. and Senator Robin Padilla Lead the Launch of HIBLA BIDA!!! The 2023 National Fibercrops Summit
Date Posted 15 November 2023
On Monday, November 13, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco T. Laurel Jr. and Senator Robinhood Padilla took the lead in a significant event—the flag-raising ceremony and launch of HIBLA BIDA!!! The 2023 National Fibercrops Summit, organized by the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA). The "HIBLA BIDA!!!" summit embodies the idea that fibercrops are not only intrinsic to the nation's heritage but also integral to its future economic viability, competitiveness, and sustainability. The summit aims to address the multifaceted implementation challenges facing the fibercrop industry, with a particular focus on the five key fibercrops: Abaca, Cotton, Salago, Pinya, and Silk.
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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.