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PhilFIDA-RO VII Conducts Geotagging Activities for Buri Palm Areas in Municipalities of Catigbian, San Isidro, and Tubigon in Bohol
Date Posted 17 October 2023
On September 13 to 15, 2023, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office VII (PhilFIDA-RO VII) conducted geotagging activities across several barangays in Catigbian, San Isidro, and Tubigon, Bohol. These activities aimed to identify and document existing buri palm areas, a critical resource for the thriving Raffia Fiber industry in the region. The success of this endeavor was attributed to the dedicated efforts of Ms. Shiela Suaybaguio, the Fiber Officer of Bohol, and Fiber Inspector Hermelito Malaran.
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PhilFIDA RSO VI Empowers Farmers with Training on Cotton Production Technology in Brgy. Poblacion, Tigbauan, Iloilo
Date Posted 17 October 2023
On September 6, 2023, the PhilFIDA RSO VI conducted a comprehensive one-day training on Cotton Production Technology at the Municipal Hall Conference Room in Brgy. Poblacion, Tigbauan, Iloilo. The training was led by Mr. Tarcesio Jr. J. Nervar, the Technical Assistance Unit Head, who was joined by the Cotton Focal Person Mr. Nemspat Joevenet De Juan, an Agricultural Technician, as well as two Project Development Officers I of RSO VI
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PhilFIDA RO VII Leads Salago Fiber Grading and Licensing Exam in Cebu City
Date Posted 16 October 2023
To assess the competency of fiber classifiers in the grading and classification of Salago fibers, the PhilFIDA Regional Office VII Regulatory Unit took the initiative to organize both practical and written examinations on September 12, 2023, in Cebu City. This examination was specifically designed for the newly recruited classifiers of Nautilus International Corporation, a Grading and Baling Establishment (GBE) specializing in Salago fiber.
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Visayas Cluster Abaca Summit in Cebu City Unites Abaca Industry Stakeholders for a Sustainable Future
Date Posted 12 October 2023
In a significant collaboration, the Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) and the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) came together to host the three-day Visayas Cluster Abaca Summit. This momentous event drew participants from across the abaca industry, including farmer leaders, private sector representatives, partners in local government units (LGUs), and other government and non-government agencies. The summit, held in Cebu City, aimed to address pressing challenges and forge solutions to ensure the future sustainability and resilience of the Visayas Abaca Industry.
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Ceremonial Signing for the Establishment of the Weaving & Processing Center Project in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur
Date Posted 12 October 2023
Atty. Genevieve Velicaria Guevarra, DA Assistant Secretary and concurrent Executive Director of the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA), visited the CARAGA Region to personally meet with the Sinai Abaca Weavers and Farmers Association (SAWFA), the farmer-beneficiaries of the abaca weaving and processing center project. This project includes the provision of three handloom units along with other weaving tools and devices, as well as three high-speed sewing machines. The meeting took place in the Municipality of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur on October 10, 2023.