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PhilFIDA Takes Collaborative Efforts in Enhancing Abaca Production in Tapaz, Capiz
Date Posted 05 April 2024
On March 14-15, 2024, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority – Regional Satellite Office VI conducted the Abaca Production Technology Training in Brgy. Daan Sur, Tapaz, Capiz, in collaboration with the Municipal Social Welfare Office (MSWO) and the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO). With the participation of key representatives like Helen Fariñas from MSWO and Gregorio Gasis from MAO, the event aimed to empower local abaca farmers with essential skills and knowledge on abaca production. The training, facilitated by industry experts from RSO VI such as Ms. Valentina P. Macahilo and Mr. Narlito Celso E. Ocayo, attracted 42 abaca farmers from upland barangays, including members of the indigenous peoples’ community known as the “Panay Bukidnon.”
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Professional Regulation Commission-Board of Chemistry grants PhilFIDA-FUTD's FPUL its CATO Chemical Laboratories
Date Posted 04 April 2024
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority - Fiber Utilization and Technology Division (PhilFIDA-FUTD) recent acquisition of the Certificate of Authority to Operate (CATO) under the mandate of the "Chemistry Profession Act" marks a significant step in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within the Philippines' chemical industry. As a key player in this sector, PhilFIDA-FUTD's attainment of the CATO underscores its commitment to upholding rigorous standards and procedures in chemical analysis. This achievement not only highlights the organization's dedication to regulatory compliance but also serves as a testament to its pursuit of excellence and quality assurance.
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Bolstering Philippine Cotton Farming with PhilFIDA's Initiative on Bt Cotton Technology
Date Posted 05 March 2024
In light of the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority’s (PhilFIDA) dedicated commitment to providing the eagerly anticipated Bt Cotton technology to our cotton farmers—a technology proven to double production and exhibit resistance to notorious bollworm—a significant meeting transpired on March 4, 2024 between Dr. Satish K. Raina, Director of Global Transgenes and Chief Advisor at Nath Bio-genes from India and the Department of Agriculture (DA) and PhilFIDA officials, led by DA Assistant Secretary for Consumer Affairs and Legislative Affairs and Department Legislative Liaison Officer (DLLO) Atty. Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra and PhilFIDA, OIC, Executive Director (ED) Evelyn B. Cagasan. Present at the meeting were also Deputy ED Ramil B. Barcelona, Cotton Project Manager Dr. Leny C. Galvez, TAD OIC Manolito F. Apalla, and one of the pioneers of Bt Cotton, Ms. Ma. Magdalena C. Damo.
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PhilFIDA Initiates Successful Cotton Project Harvesting and Expansion in Negros Oriental, Region VII
Date Posted 05 February 2024
The PhilFIDA Regional Office VII successfully completed the cultivation and harvesting of cotton in the expansion area of Brgy. Planas, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental on January 26, 2024. A substantial portion of the farms has reached harvestable maturity since planting began in the 2nd week of September 2023. However, this project is strategically focused, representing an expansion into new territories for this year's implementation.
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PhilFIDA Drives Support for Improved Operationalization of the Cotton Processing Center in Patnongon, Antique
Date Posted 31 January 2024
To ensure the continuous operationalization of the Cotton Processing Centers in the Philippines, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), through the Interim Fiber Engineering Division (IFED) in collaboration with the PhilFIDA Regional Satellite Office led by Ms. Evelyn B. Cagasan, conducted testing of cotton equipment at the Patnongon Cotton Processing Center in Antique on November 27 to 29, 2023.