๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐๐โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Pormal nang kinilala ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Catanduanes si Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Undersecretary Arnold โAliโ I. Atienza bilang 'Adopted Son' ng lalawigan ng Catanduanes, bilang pagkilala sa kanyang mahalagang ambag sa pagpapaunlad ng industriya ng abaca sa isla. Source: https://web.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
๐ ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ก | Ang PhilFIDA ay buong-suportang nakibahagi sa pledging session ng Banagan Agrarian Reform Community Development Plan (ARCDP) sa Baras, Catanduanes, isang inisyatiba na layuning paunlarin ang kabuhayan ng mga magsasaka at palakasin ang lokal na agrikultura sa tulong ng iba't ibang ahensya at lokal na pamahalaan. Source: https://web.facebook.com/darcatanduanes
๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ | The Provincial Government of Camiguin (PGC) and the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to boost abaca development programs in the province. Source: https://web.facebook.com/CamiguinPGO
TURN-OVER CEREMONY SA ABACA MECHANIZATION PROJECT GIPANGUNAHAN SA ATONG MGA LIDERES DINHI SA PROBINSYA SA MISAMIS ORIENTAL. Source: https://www.facebook.com/LGUVillanueva
๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ | In support of the Provincial Government of Catanduanes led by Gov. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, PhilFIDA participated in the Information Caravan held in Bagamanoc and Panganiban on October 7โ8, 2025. Source: https://www.facebook.com/opag.catanduanes
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
Bahagyang tumaas ang presyo ng abaca sa lalawigan ng Catanduanes, ayon sa ulat ng Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Catanduanes. Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
Department of AgricultureโPhilippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (DA-PhilFIDA) Executive Director Arnold โAliโ Atienza showcases various types of natural fibers during a tour of the PhilFIDA facility in Quezon City on Wednesday, October 15. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ManilaBulletin
PHILFIDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USEC. ARNOLD "ALI" L. ATIENZA VISITS LGU VILLANUEVA FOR THE PLANNED ABACA PRODUCTION FACILITY HERE IN THE CITY Source: https://www.facebook.com/LGUVillanueva
๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ | Strengthening the Abaca Value Chain ๐ฟ
PhilFIDA and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) have joined hands to strengthen the abaca fiber industry and uplift the lives of abaca farmers and Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs). Source: https://www.facebook.com/dargovph
๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ | PhilFIDA Urges the Youth to Revive and Sustain the Hablon Weaving Industry ๐งต
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) calls on the youth to take part in the hablon weaving industry, emphasizing its potential as a profitable and sustainable livelihood with strong local and international markets. Source: https://www.facebook.com/dymrcebu
๐ ๐๐ข๐ข๐ | PhilFIDA Joins AFRREDN Planning Workshop in Cebu City! ๐
Researchers from various agencies, schools, and private sectors gathered in Cebu City for the Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN) Planning Workshop held on October 8โ9, 2025. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DA7centralvisayas
๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ!
The 3rd Quarter Regional Abaca Coalition Meeting was held yesterday at the Boardroom, Capitol Site, Brgy. Asuncion, Maasin City, Southern Leyte, and it was a resounding success! Everyone's commitment to reviving abaca in the area yielded favorable results as they showcased their province-specific advancements in research, rehabilitation, and sustainable abaca growing. The region's abaca sector was expected to recover by the following year with the help of ongoing, incremental restoration. Source: https://www.facebook.com/narcvsu
Nagsanib-puwersa ang DAR at ang Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) sa pamamagitan ng paglagda ng isang Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) upang suportahan ang mga magsasaka at Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) sa industriya ng abaca. Kabilang dito ang pagbibigay ng teknikal na tulong, certified planting materials, pagsasanay, at akses sa merkado para mapaunlad ang kanilang kabuhayan. Source: https://www.facebook.com/dargovph
๐๐ข๐ข๐ | ๐ฃ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ
On September 4, 2025, the Philippine Embassy in Rome and Maiani Accademia Moda (MAM) presented โBianchi Contaminatiโ, a fashion show blending Philippine weaving traditions with Italian haute couture. Source: https://www.facebook.com/PHinItaly
๐๐ข๐ข๐ | ๐ก๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐น๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
The Negros Oriental Fiber Industry Alliance (NORFIA) was officially launched on September 3, 2025, through an MOU signing and turnover of handlooms to NORSU. Source: https://www.facebook.com/dostnegor
๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ฑ
PhilFIDA and partner agencies signed an MOU for the creation of the Negros Oriental Fiber Industry Alliance (NORFIA) โ a united effort to revitalize and advance the fiber industry in the province. Source: https://www.facebook.com/NORSUPIOMAIN
๐๐ข๐ข๐ | ๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
On August 26, 2025, PhilFIDA, in partnership with the 102nd Infantry โIgsoonโ Brigade, the 97th Infantry โKalasaglahiโ Battalion, and the Municipal Agriculture Office of Sirawai, distributed abaca seedlings to MNLF families and residents of Brgy. Balongkan, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte. Source: https://www.facebook.com/102bde.TeamIgsoon
๐๐ข๐ข๐ | ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐
WESMAARRDEC, in partnership with DA-RFO IX and WMSU-IPTBM, successfully held a 3-day Intellectual Property Rights Orientation and Basic Workshop on August 26โ28, 2025 at WMSU, Zamboanga City. Source: https://www.facebook.com/WESMAARRDEC
๐๐ข๐ข๐ | ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐
PhilFIDA and the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion join forces to boost the abaca industry in Zamboanga del Surโempowering communities, supporting Friends Rescued (FRs), and fostering sustainable development. Source: https://www.facebook.com/53ibmatapat
๐๐ข๐ข๐ | ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ถ-๐๐ป๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
PhilFIDA, through its ABE Division, joined the CPES evaluators and DA-RFO XI RAED personnel in the on-site evaluation of the โConstruction of Multi-Crop Drying Pavement under Corn Program FY 2025โ on September 2, 2025, at Sitio Taloytoy, Brgy. Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City. Source: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088111546412
19 August 2025 || The Bureau of Fire Protection โ Benguet, led by FSUPT EDISON F PINO joined a meaningful planting activity of Maguey (๐ผ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ผ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฃ๐) at Sitio Inidian, Barangay Ambuklao, Bokod, Benguet. Source: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550335372964
WEAVING FUTURE, PRESERVING CULTURE: DTI LAUNCHES SHARED SERVICE FACILITY (SSF) FOR PIรA CLOTH. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DTI.CamarinesNorte
#UsapangAgrikultura | Bulletproof Vest prototype na gawa sa abaca-based material mula sa collaboration ng De La Salle University at UP, planong ipasailalim sa testing kasama ang AFP, PNP, at DND para matiyak ang totoong kakayahan bago gamitin.
Ayon kay PhilFIDA Exec. Dir. Arnold Atienza, sinasabing kayang nitong humarang ng .45 caliber at 9mm bullets. Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinas1
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is set to formally turn over today, August 8, the newly built Abaca Tuxy Buying and Special Project Facility to the Caramoran Abaca Farmers and Producers Cooperative (CAFPCO) in Barangay Sabangan, Caramoran. Source: https://www.facebook.com/CatanduanesPIO
As part of PhilFIDAโs commitment to support local farmers, the agency will be providing planting materials for intercroppingโa strategy that helps diversify income, improve soil health, and maximize land productivity. Source: https://www.facebook.com/TeamIanAmatong
LAWN ROPE MAKER IN SOUTHERN CEBU, FULLY ASSISTED BY PhilFIDA-7. Source: https://www.facebook.com/dymrcebu
Kilalanin natin ang PhilFIDA, isang ahensya ng gobyerno na responsable para sa pagpapalago at pagpapabilis ng pag-unlad ng industriya ng hibla sa Pilipinas. Source: https://web.facebook.com/PIAMetroManila
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ (๐๐๐) ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ข, in partnership with the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), has distributed 2,000 abaca seedlings to 30 beneficiaries in Barangay Kinam, Malapatan. Source: https://web.facebook.com/DARSarangani
PhilFIDA and NAPC Join Forces for Poverty Reduction and Fiber Industry Growth. Source: https://web.facebook.com/NAPC.PH
Upskilling Local Farmers: Greenfiber Project Holds Abaca Fiber Classifier Licensing Training in Partnership with PhilFIDA Source: https://web.facebook.com/ecowebph
On July 3, 2025, the Maguindanao Inawl Weavers Council, headed by its President Bai Albaya Wampa, officially received ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ (๐ญ) ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ in a ceremonial turnover held at the MTIT Maguindanao Provincial Office. Source: https://web.facebook.com/MTITMaguindanaoBARMM
Knowledge as a Tool, Culture as a Guide: Uplifting Indigenous Communities. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083546359058
DTI Ilocos Sur Explores Collaboration with Cotton Processing Center in San Juan, Ilocos Sur - Source: https://web.facebook.com/DTI.R1.IlocosSur
SALAGO AND SISAL, THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHILFIDA IN CENTRAL VISAYAS. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/dymrcebu
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) conducted a meeting, June 5, to discuss land utilization inside the campus property. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/MMSUofficial
Halos 30 Dagdag na Abaca Spindle Stripping Machines, Inaasahang Matanggao ng Abacaleros sa Catanduanes - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
GE Azanza, Humiling ng Tulong kay DA Secretary Kiko Laurel para sa mga Abacaleros ng Catanduanes - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
In the vibrant tapestry of the Philippines, there exists a cultural gem that threads through history, heritage, and time. It is known as โinabelโ, a traditional handwoven fabric that carries the soul of the Ilocanos. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/623837394430758/
Catanduanes stands proud as the top Abaca-producing province in the country, following its rich and abundant plantations of locally grown Abaca within the island. Within its helm of strong-willed Catandunganons, skilled ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ค๐จ (๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐-๐ค๐ฉ๐จ) were born. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/dotbicolregion
Weaving sustainability into every thread! Happening now at Villas by Eco Hotels: an orientation training on basic handloom weaving. This hands-on session is all about reviving traditional crafts while nurturing eco-friendly practices. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/ecohotelph
Abaca Spindle Stripping Machines, Ipinagkaloob ng PhilFIDA sa 9 Abaca Farmer Associations sa Catanduanes - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
Hindi rin papahuli ang mga kababaihan pagdating sa harag-otan. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
The Department of Agriculture 11 joins the Arangkada sa Kalambuan: Agriculture, Livestock, and Fishery Synergy Expo 2025 celebration in Mati City, Davao Oriental, held in line with the Farmers and Fisherfolks Month celebration led by the Provincial Agriculture Office of Davao Oriental. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/daregion11
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) paid a visit to the DOST-III Provincial Science and Technology Office in Aurora led by the Provincial S&T Director Ms. Maricel Sicat as part of the โConvergence for the Fiber Industry of Aurora Provinceโ initiative. This collaborative effort aims to establish a coherent development framework that will guide the joint strategies of key provincial and national agencies namely DOST, DTI and PhilFIDA in support of the proposed Aurora Fiber Industry Development Roadmap. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/pstcAurora
DTI-ZDS, through its Negosyo Center and Industry Cluster Enhancement (ICE) Program, in coordination with LGU Tigbao and the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PHILFIDA), conducted an "Abaca Fiber Grading & Classification and Quality Awareness Seminar" on May 23, 2025, in Nangan-Nangan, Tigbao, ZDS. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/DTI.ZamboangaDelSur
JCI Catanduanes Nagpaabot ng Sustenableng Tulong sa mga Abacalero ng Caramoran - Source: https://web.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
BSP, PhilFIDA explore ways to use abaca in polymer banknotes - Source:https://plus.inquirer.net
Sagrada, Viga, Catanduanesโ Isinasagawa ng Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) ang isang livelihood program sa Barangay Sagrada na nagsasanay sa mga kababaihan sa paggawa ng abaca twine at bag. Ang programa ay naglalayong mapaunlad ang kanilang kakayahan at magkaroon ng karagdagang kita. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566911305925
Kinumpirma ni Roberto Lusuergo, Provincial Fiber Officer ng PhilFIDA Catanduanes na marami pang Abaca Spindle Stripping Machines ang inaasahang ipagkakaloob ng kanilang opisina sa ilalim ng Hibla Farming Program sa mga abaca association sa probinsya. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
Binigyang importansiya ni Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) - X Provincial Fiber Development Officer Percy S. Salugsugan ang mandato ng ahensiya na suportahan at palaguin ang industriya ng Abaca Fiber sa bansa. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/RadyoPilipinasIligan
Pinangunahan ng PhilFIDA Catanduanes ang pagsasanay kaugnay sa tamang paggamit ng Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine na ipinagkaloob sa Pangilao Abaca and Coconut Farmers Association sa Brgy. Pangilao, San Miguel, Catanduanes. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
Sinabi ni Arnold Atienza, Executive Director ng Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) na kanilang isinusulong na ang magsasaka ay magkaroon ng value-added products para kumita ng mas malaki. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/DWRBRadyoPilipinasNaga
As we celebrate this Farmers Month, the Municipal Agriculture Office of Lagonoy in partnership with Philiipine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Region V distributes 200 Abuab Abaca Seedlings to the Samahan ng Magsasaka ng Del Carmen of Del Carmen, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/maolagonoycs
Abaca Disease Management Orientation/Training Kicks Off in Maasin City - Source: https://www.facebook.com/ProvincialGovernmentofSouthernLeyte
Abacanobasyon 3, Pormal nang Binuksan kasabay ng Farmer's Day Celebration sa San Miguel, Catanduanes - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
Maghapon ang naging pulong natin ngayon sa Department of Agriculture at nais nating pasalamatan si Secretary Francisco T. Laurel Jr. sa suportang ibinibigay nya sa sektor nin mga paraoma asin parasila, lalo na ang pagtugot kan saiyang opisina na masinsinan tang makahuron an duwa niyang Undersecretaries na sina Usec/Chief of Staff Alvin Balagbag at Usec Asis Perez, kasama na si PhilFIDA Executive Director Ali Atienza. - Gov. Patrick Azanza - Source: https://www.facebook.com/husengsisiw
Ibinalita ni PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold Atienza na naguusap na ang kanilang ahensiya at ang Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas upang maibalik ang paggamit ng abaca fiber sa ating mga pera. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/radyopilipinas1
Nanawagan si PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold Atienza sa abaca farmers na huwag mag-atubiling lumapit sa kanilang ahensiya dahil sila ang prayoridad nito. Naniniwala din ang opisyal na kapag nagtulungan sila ay mas mapapayabong ang industriya ng fiber sa bansa. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/radyopilipinas1
Mga magsasaka ng abaca sa Valencia, Negros Oriental, kumusta na nga ba ngayong polymer at hindi na abaka ang ginagamit sa ating mga pera? - Source: https://web.facebook.com/kapusomojessicasoho
Sec. Kiko commits a more robust Coconut and Abaca industries in Northern Samar - Source: https://www.facebook.com/agri.region8
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco T. Laurel Jr. Bumisita sa Northern Samar - Source: https://www.facebook.com/PublicService44
Sumubok ng tradisyunal na paghag-ot ang matataas na opisyal ng Catanduanes bilang bahagi ng pagbubukas ng 8th Abaca Festival. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
Naniniwala si PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold "Ali" Atienza na kailangang i-maximize ang produksyon at pangalagaan ang high-quality abaca fiber na endemic sa Pilipinas. - Source: https://web.facebook.com/RadyoPilipinasZamboanga
Healthy plants can help to end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development - Source: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090957161625
Saddled with Diseases, Abaca Industry in Catanduanes Gets P2-M Grant to Help Farmers Recover - Source: https://web.facebook.com/PIAROV
Presentation of 1st Draft of MOU Revival of Fiber Industry in Negros Oriental - Source: https://www.facebook.com/rideoffice
MOA between Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority and National Housing Authority - Source: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNHA
OWWA Region V, in partnership with PhilFIDA RO V, held an Organization Development and Skills Training on Abaca Production and Twine Making for OFW Family Circles - Source: https://www.facebook.com/philfida.albay
Ceremonial Signing of MOA for an Inter-Agency Convergence to Institutionalize Support for the Implementation of the Provincial Commodity Investment Plan (PCIP) of South Cotabato in Support to Abaca and Tilapia Commodity - Source: https://www.facebook.com/AgriTayoRegion12
PhilFIDA Nnagsagawa ng Livelihood Training sa Paggawa ng Abaca Bag at Twine Making sa Baras, Catanduanes - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
Empowering Local Abaca Farmers! - Source: https://www.facebook.com/DTI.AgusandelNorte
DOST-PTRI Leads 7th Interagency Meeting to Strengthen Support for Philippine Handloom Weaving - Source: https://www.facebook.com/ptri.dost
The Agricultural Training Institute โ Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) 13, Caraga State University (CSU), and the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) have joined forces to enhance abaca production and disease management in Caraga Region - Source: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558281974454
PCIC RO V joins MAFC Meeting in San Miguel, Catanduanes to Strengthen Support for Local Farmers and Fisherfolk - Source: https://www.facebook.com/pcicregion5
Abaca Pest Management Program: Daan para sa mas Masaganang Ani ng mga Magsasaka ng Abaka - Source: https://www.facebook.com/RPCADU5KamiKasurogMo
Strengthening Abaca Development in Caraga Region: A Collaborative Meeting between ATI-RTC XIII, PhilFIDA, and College of Agriculture and Agri-Industries-Caraga State University - Source: https://www.facebook.com/csucaaresearchandextension
Sumubok ng tradisyunal na paghag-ot ang matataas na opisyal ng Catanduanes bilang bahagi ng pagbubukas ng 8th Abaca Festival. - Source: https://www.facebook.com/radyopilipinasviraccatanduanes
