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- 7th Management Review: Refining Strategies for a Stronger Fiber Industry
- Abaca Handloom Weaving Training in Labo, Camarines Norte
- Abaca in Masbate: From First Planting to First Harvest
- Abaca Production Training Elevates Negros Oriental’s Agricultural Extension Workers
- Abaca Skills Training on Scrunch and Packaging Making in Davao del Norte
- ABACA: The Pride and Strength of Filipino Fiber Farmers
- Advancing Research, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth for the Philippine Fiber Industry
- Agad-agad na tulong mula sa PhilFIDA para sa mga abakaleros na tinamaan ng Bagyong Uwan
- Announcing the CRAFT R4D Medium Term Plan 2024 – 2028
- ARTA visits PhilFIDA to strengthen collaboration on streamlining government processes
- Balinad Farmers in Daraga, Albay Receive 2,000 Abaca Seedlings to Boost Livelihoods
- Baras Farmers Gained New Skills Twine and Bag Making
- Basic Handloom Weaving Training in Dumaguete City
- Blessing and Inauguration of the Newly Renovated Farmhouse at San Juan Experimental Station
- Buwan ng Magsasaka at Mangingisda 2025
- Can Natural Fibers Create More Jobs, Increase Incomes, And Build Climate-Resilient Communities?
- Capacity Building on the Operational Plan of Abaca Buying and Trading Center
- Celebrating Strength, Empowerment, and Womanhood
- Celebrating Success | The 1st Bt Cotton Harvest Launched
- Climate-Smart Abaca Training in Antique
- Collaboration for Growth: PhilFIDA and CFIF Discuss Fiber Supply Strategies
- Collaboration Meeting and PPA Monitoring in Region I
- Collaborative Meeting to Advance the Abaca Sector in Catanduanes
- Construction Update: Abaca Processing Center in Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Courtesy Visit and Coordination Meeting with the City Mayor of Pagadian City
- Courtesy Visit to LGU Pinili for Cotton Processing Center Collaboration
- DA-PhilFIDA and DOST-PCAARD Affirm Stronger Collaboration for Abaca Industry Boost
- DA-PhilFIDA Strengthens Commitment to Local Textile Development at TELACon 2025
- DA’s Organic Agriculture Promotion boosts Abakahuyan Development Program in Visayas
- DOST, PhilFIDA Caraga explore integration of SARAI techs for Abaca sector
- Empowering Women Through Skills Training on Basic Cotton Handloom Weaving in Tboli, South Cotabato
- Exploring Abaca Industry Linkages in Baras
- Fiber Industry Stakeholders Collaborate for Regional Growth at 2024 Forum in Negros Oriental
- FIDA and CODA consolidates into PhilFIDA
- From 5 to 9,146 members: A Story of how Piña Production of the Labo Progressive Multi-Purpose Cooperative Became a Success
- From Fiber to Future: Abaca Crafting Opens New Livelihood Opportunities in Lanao del Sur
- From Leadership to Service: Congratulations, Chief Evelyn B. Cagasan!
- From Progress to Excellence: PhilFIDA Named Most Improved Operating Unit
- Ilocos Norte Strengthens its Cotton Industry with PhilFIDA’s Turnover of the Processing and Weaving Facilities
- Launching of Abaca Disease Management Program in Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Launching of Climate Smart Field School (CSFS) on Abaca Production in Lintangan, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte
- Likhang-Kamay Training on Abaca Scrunch and Slipper Making
- Livelihood Training in Abaca Handmade Paper Making on August 27-29, 2025, at Nangan-Nangan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Livelihood Training on Tinagak Making in Davao City
- Maligayang Ika-12 Anibersaryo, PhilFIDA!
- Manobo Tribe for sustainable Abaca production
- Nagsagawa ang AFAFA kasama ang PhilFIDA ng Pagsasanay sa Abaka
- Ongoing Progress: Ibaan Weaving and Processing Center
- Orientation Training on Basic Handloom Weaving for the Eco Sustainability Foundation
- Pagsasanay para sa Mas Matibay at Mas Magandang Water Hyacinth Products!
- Pagsasanay sa Paggawa ng Abaca Bag
- PhilFIDA & NMP-Bicol Collaborates to Preserve and Sustain the Art of Abaca Weaving
- PhilFIDA 10 unites Abaca Stakeholders in a Forum to Strengthen Regulation, Compliance, and Collaboration
- PhilFIDA 11th Anniversary
- PhilFIDA Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Recertification!
- PhilFIDA Advances Aklan Piña Industry Through Partners’ Dialogue
- PhilFIDA and Ananas Anam Forge Stronger Ties for Fiber Crop Innovation
- PhilFIDA and Asian Pyrochem Technologies, Inc. Forge Partnership for Sustainable Abaca Development
- PhilFIDA and Cebu Interlace Weavers Crafting Sustainable Future Together
- PhilFIDA and DBM Strengthen Support for Fiber Industry in Western Visayas
- PhilFIDA and FWRDEC-ERDB Empower Local Farmers through Abaca Production Training
- PhilFIDA and LGU of Badian, Cebu Collaborated to Support Badian’s Banig Industry
- PhilFIDA and LGU-Dipaculao Hold Climate Smart Field School Graduation for Abaca Production
- PhilFIDA and MARINA Collaborate to Strengthen Abaca Exportation
- PhilFIDA and PHILEXPORT Discuss Export Opportunities and Global Promotion of Philippine Abaca
- PhilFIDA and Provincial Government of Catanduanes Explore Innovations for Abaca Industry
- PhilFIDA and PTRI Explore Digital Collaboration for the Fiber Industry
- PhilFIDA and TIKA Collaborate to Enhance Abaca Fiber Quality through Mechanization
- PhilFIDA and Uratex Explore Collaboration on Abaca-Based Biocomposite Materials
- PhilFIDA Assesses Fiber Extraction Technologies at Sorsogon Fiber Experiment Station
- PhilFIDA at TELACon 2026: Collaborating for a Stronger Philippine Textile Industry
- PhilFIDA Backs Cultural Heritage at 70th Aklan Day Launch in Kalibo
- PhilFIDA Collaborates for the Future of Philippine Fibers
- PhilFIDA Concludes APUCAP Assistance Distribution in Northern Samar
- PhilFIDA Conducts 1st Semester Assessment on the Implementation of Programs, Projects and Activities for FY 2025 and Drafting of the Abaca Roadmap 2026-2030
- PhilFIDA Conducts 3-Day LGU-Led Livelihood Training on Salago Handmade Paper Making in Siquijor
- PhilFIDA Conducts Abaca Bleaching and Twine Making Training for Sto. Domingo Weavers
- PhilFIDA Conducts Abaca Stakeholders’ Forum to Address Industry Challenges in Butuan City
- PhilFIDA Conducts ADMP Launching, Briefing, and Orientation in Malita, Davao Occidental
- PhilFIDA Conducts Fabricators Forum to Advance Innovation in the Natural Fiber Industry
- PhilFIDA conducts First National Fiber Industry Stakeholders’ Summit
- PhilFIDA Conducts Key Informant Interviews on Abaca Waste Utilization in Northern Mindanao
- PhilFIDA Conducts Meeting on Cotton Project Updates and Site Visit in Pinili, Ilocos Norte
- PhilFIDA Conducts Site Visit of the Abaca Tuxy-Buying Project (ATBSP) in Panique, Caramoran
- PhilFIDA Conducts Skills Training for Farmers Organizations in Davao Oriental
- PhilFIDA Conducts Training of Trainers (TOT) on Abaca Production and Fiber Grading
- PhilFIDA Connects with Simor Abaca Products to Explore Premium Abaca Materials
- PhilFIDA Continues Collaboration and Partnerships for the Development of the Philippine Fiber Industry
- PhilFIDA developed diagnostic tools to ensure virus-free planting materials and support breeding programs
- PhilFIDA Distributes 3-in-1 Modified Abaca Stripping Knife (MASK) in Virac, Catanduanes
- PhilFIDA Distributes Abaca Tissue-Cultured Plantlets in Catanduanes
- PhilFIDA Drives Growth at Northern Samar’s Abaca & Coconut Summit
- PhilFIDA Drives Growth for Antique’s Bariw Industry
- PhilFIDA Empowers Farmers Through Climate Smart Abaca Training in Negros Oriental
- PhilFIDA Empowers Marihatag Community Through Abaca Handicraft Training
- PhilFIDA Engages with NPI on Abaca Market Challenges and Future Demand
- PhilFIDA Enhances Research and Testing Capabilities Through Advanced Paper Testing Equipment Training
- PhilFIDA Executive Director Engages with Regional Office IX for Official Visit
- PhilFIDA Executive Director Engages with RSO VI Team in Iloilo
- PhilFIDA Executive Director Interacts with Regional Office V
- PhilFIDA Executive Director Meets with Industry Stakeholders
- PhilFIDA Executive Director Represents DA Secretary at the Grand Opening of Renewable Energy-Based Abaca Processing Facilities in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur
- PhilFIDA Executive Director Visits PhilFIDA Regional Office XI in Davao City
- PhilFIDA Explores Collaboration with Endec Corp for Sustainable Fiber Development
- PhilFIDA Explores Global Opportunities for Abaca in Banknote Production
- PhilFIDA Explores Global Opportunities for Philippine Fibers with PTIC-Tokyo
- PhilFIDA Explores new Opportunities with MisOr
- PhilFIDA Explores Shelmed Cottage Treasures to Support Export Quality Abaca Products
- PhilFIDA Explores Trade and Industry Collaboration MATRADE
- PhilFIDA Eyes Baras Site for Abaca Weaving & Dyeing Processing Center
- PhilFIDA holds collaboration meeting in Surigao del Sur
- PhilFIDA holds meeting with CSC Field Office NCR — DA/DENR
- PhilFIDA Holds Recognition Ceremony for Partner-Stakeholder
- PhilFIDA Holds Technology Forum on Fiber Production and Processing Technologies
- PhilFIDA Honored with EPIC Award for Excellence and Leadership
- PhilFIDA Hosted Successful Abaca Stakeholders Forum in Albay
- PhilFIDA Hosts Stakeholders’ Forum Towards a Stronger Fiber Industry in South Cotabato
- PhilFIDA Hosts Training on Salago and Sisal Production Technology
- PhilFIDA Inspires the Next Generation of Fashion Innovators at Benilde
- PhilFIDA IX joins ASAPP in Sulu
- PhilFIDA Joins Ceremonial Turnover of Abaca Stripping Machines for IP Communities in Davao Region
- PhilFIDA joins DA initiatives to modernize agriculture and strengthen agroforestry value chains
- PhilFIDA Joins Inoblasyon 2026 to Champion Indigenous Textiles and Weaving Innovation
- PhilFIDA Joins PRLEC Consultative Meeting in Support of Inclusive Development and Lasting Peace in Surigao del Sur
- PhilFIDA Joins the Food and Agribusiness Forum 2026
- PhilFIDA Joins the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Expo 2025
- PhilFIDA Joins Week-long Exhibit in Celebration of DA’s 127th Anniversary
- PhilFIDA Kicks Off National Fibercrop Survey and Mapping Project (NFSMP) in Region V
- PhilFIDA Launches Abaca Disease Management Project in Tayasan, Negros Oriental
- PhilFIDA Launches Climate-Smart Farmers’ Field School on Abaca Production in Goa, Camarines Sur
- PhilFIDA Leads Abaca Disease Management Project (ADMP) Technical Training in Viga, Catanduanes
- PhilFIDA Leads Dialogue on Fiber Industry Growth and Market Expansion in Alabel, Sarangani
- PhilFIDA Leads Fiber Quality Inspections in Davao Region
- PhilFIDA Meets Manlilikha ng Bayan Lola Magdalena Gamayo in Pinili, Ilocos Norte
- PhilFIDA Meets with Care Philippines to Discuss Support for Fiber Farmers
- PhilFIDA participates in COA exit conference, reaffirms commitment to good governance
- PhilFIDA Participates in Northern Samar’s “KAUSWAGAN CARAVAN”
- PhilFIDA Participates in NSW-ITFP Onboarding and Coordination Meeting
- PhilFIDA participates in PRLEC Consultative Meeting and Turns Over Abaca Planting Materials
- PhilFIDA Promotes Youth Awareness on Fiber-Based Livelihood in Bohol
- PhilFIDA pushes value-adding, farmer support amid rising fuel costs
- PhilFIDA Recognizes Sulci Handicraft’s Contribution to Women’s Livelihood
- PhilFIDA Recommended for ISO 9001:2015 Certification Maintenance
- PhilFIDA Region V Leads Joint Monitoring of Abaca Projects in Albay
- PhilFIDA Region X Recognized as “Kaabag sa Panaghiusa” by PLGU Misamis Oriental
- PhilFIDA Regional Office VII and LGU of San Francisco, Cebu Partnership for Cultivating Sisal and Salago in Camotes Island
- PhilFIDA Regional Office VII Leads Harvest of Pilot Organic Cotton Farm in Bayawan City
- PhilFIDA Regional Office VII Successfully Hosts 2025 Fiber Industry Stakeholders Forum in Dalaguete, Cebu
- PhilFIDA Regional Office VIII Joins DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel’s Visit to Mapanas, Northern Samar
- PhilFIDA Reinforces Commitment to Education and Sustainable Fiber Development with CatSU
- PhilFIDA Research Division Conducts 2025 Year-End Performance Assessment
- PhilFIDA RO IV Turns Over Two Units of Modified Portable Abaca Single-Spindle Stripping Machine (MPASSSM) in Maria Aurora, Aurora
- PhilFIDA RO VII Advances Abaca Farmers in Tamlang Valley through Macro-Propagation Technology Training
- PhilFIDA RO VII Conducted a Two-Day Training on Sisal Production Technology in Bohol
- PhilFIDA RO VII Enhanced Abaca Fiber Knotting Skills to Boost Sinamay Production in Negros Oriental
- PhilFIDA RO VIII Joins Launch of Abaca Tissue Culture Facility at SLSU-Hinunangan
- PhilFIDA Rolls Out Abaca Stripping Machines in Eastern Visayas
- PhilFIDA RSO VI Turns Over Regional Weaving Center in Libertad, Antique
- PhilFIDA Strengthens Collaboration with Philippine Information Agency (PIA) to promote the Philippine Fiber Industry
- PhilFIDA Strengthens Livelihood Collaboration in Zamboanga City
- PhilFIDA Strengthens Partnership with Marihatag LGU to Empower Abaca Farmers
- PhilFIDA Strengthens Partnership with Tabuk City to Boost Abaca Industry Development
- PhilFIDA Strengthens partnerships for Abaca Development in Basilan
- PhilFIDA Strengthens Partnerships for Innovation and Mechanization in the Philippine Fiber Industry
- PhilFIDA Strengthens Partnerships for the Sustainable Development of the Abaca Industry in Sulu
- PhilFIDA Strengthens Support for Pineapple Fiber Producers in Don Salvador Benedicto
- PhilFIDA Strenthens Partnership with LGU-Pasil for Abaca Development in Kalinga
- PhilFIDA Supports Launch of Weaving and Processing Center in Ibaan, Batangas
- PhilFIDA Supports Sustainable Cotton Processing in Patnongon, Antique
- PhilFIDA Sustains Its Commitment to Quality: Successfully Recertified!
- PhilFIDA TAD 1st Semester Assessment-Workshop
- PhilFIDA TAD Concludes Year-End Assessment-Workshop, Charts Strategic Direction for FY 2026–2027
- PhilFIDA Takes Part in the DA-BAR 27th Anniversary Celebration
- PhilFIDA Trains Farmers and IPs on Abaca Scrunch and Twine Making to Boost Livelihoods
- PhilFIDA Turns Over Equipment to Boost Abaca Processing in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur
- PhilFIDA turns over Modified Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine to Surigao del Sur farmer-beneficiaries
- PhilFIDA V, Nagsagawa ng Pagsasanay sa Abaca Pest and Disease Management sa Tabaco City
- PhilFIDA Visits Interope Marketing Company, Inc. in Cebu
- PhilFIDA Visits Manila Hemp Trading in Virac, Catanduanes
- PhilFIDA Visits Natural Carpet Industry to Promote Abaca Innovation
- PhilFIDA Visits Pineapple Fiber Production Farm and Weaving Communities in Aklan
- PhilFIDA visits the Research and Development Center of SPTCOM, Philippine Army for Abaca Bulletproof Research and Testing
- PhilFIDA Welcomes New Executive Director
- PhilFIDA Zamboanga del Norte Conducts Training on the Operation and Maintenance of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machines (ASSM)
- PhilFIDA-NCIP Meeting Explores Opportunities for Fiber Industry Growth
- PhilFIDA, DA-RFO I, and Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur Collaborated to Harmonize Resources for Sustainable Development
- PhilFIDA, DA, and APTI Discuss Successful Completion of First Abaca-Palm Oil Barter Trade
- PhilFIDA’s Continued Commitment to Fiber Farmers in Dalaguete, Cebu
- PhilFIDA’s First National Meeting for Accredited Fabricators of Fiber Extraction Machines
- PhilFIDA’s Initiatives in Negros Occidental to Boost the Philippine Silk Industry
- PhilFIDA’s Hands-On Technology Transfer on Abaca Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Sustainable Abaca Cultivation
- PhilFIDA’s RO VII Conducts LGU-Led Handloom Weaving Training in Tuburan, Cebu
- PhilFIDA’s Support in the Provincial Government’s Initiative to Support Abaca Crisis-Affected Farmers in Talaingod
- PhilFIDA’s Training on MASK Operation and Maintenance & Fiber Grading and Classification in Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Philippine Tropical Fabric Month: Celebrating Local Fibers
- Piña Processing Center Officially Turned Over to Farmers and Weavers in Balete, Aklan
- Piñatex: a sustainable new leather material
- Reviving the Abaca Industry in Calbayog City
- Seminar on Property and Supply Management System and One-Time Cleansing of PPE Account Balances
- Senator Loren Legarda Reaffirms Support for the Philippine Fiber Industry
- Skills Training on Abaca Handicraft and Sinamay Making for the Hinunangan Abaca Farmers’ Cooperative
- Stakeholders Unite at Abakausapan 2024 in Bukidnon to Address Fiber Industry Challenges
- Strengthening Abaca Farms Through Field Monitoring and Technical Support
- Strengthening Abaca Industry Through Stakeholders’ Investment Forum in Davao Oriental
- Strengthening Abaca Livelihood in Pasil, Kalinga
- Strengthening Albay’s Abaca Industry through Collaboration!
- Strengthening Partnerships for Inabel Livelihood Development
- Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Fiber and Textile Development in Region I
- Strengthening Partnerships, Advancing the Abaca Industry in Northern Mindanao
- Strengthening PhilFIDA’s Capacity in Managing Abaca Virus Diseases: From Diagnosis to Control
- Strengthening the Abaca Fiber Industry in Liloan, Southern Leyte
- Strengthening the Abaca Industry in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur
- Strengthening the Abaca Industry through Sustainable Planting Support in Zamboanga del Norte
- Strengthening the Future of the Abaca Industry Through the Abaca Plantation Under Coconut Areas Project (APUCAP)
- Strenthening abaca, strengthening communities in Kalinga
- Super Typhoon Uwan Leaves Over ₱1.2 Billion in Damages to Catanduanes Abaca Industry: 13,889 Farmers Affected
- Supporting Abaca Farmers through the Abaca Disease Management Project (ADMP)
- Technology Training on Abaca Production, Fiber Grading and Classification with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
- The 1st Ever PhilFIDA-Assisted Abaca Farm Takes Center Stage in Masbate
- The PhilFIDA Participates in the 12th Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Forum and Product Exhibition
- Training of Trainers on Abaca Production and Fiber Grading with Emphasis on Good Agricultural Practices
- Training of Trainers on Moriculture and Sericulture – Batch 2
- Training on Abaca Bag Making Using Abaca and Bariw Twine in Pandan, Antique
- Training on Abaca Fiber Extraction using Portable Abaca Spindle Machine and Twining machine Operation in Claveria, Cagayan
- Training on Abaca Handloom Weaving Concludes in Labo, Camarines Norte
- Training on Abaca Production, Disease Management and Fiber Classification in Agusan del Norte
- Training on Abaca Scrunch, Bag, and Slipper Making in Claveria, Cagayan
- Training on Basic Loom Weaving: A Collaborative Initiative to Empower Women in Bantayan, Dumaguete City
- Training on Basic Operation and Maintenance of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine
- Training on Cooperative Governance & Management and Basic Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for Abaca Processing Center (APC) Beneficiaries
- Training on the Safe Operation of the Spindle Stripping Machine with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Abaca Production
- Turnover Ceremony of the Weaving and Processing Center is Sibagat, Agusan del Sur
- Turnover of PhilFIDA Cotton Processing Center through the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur (PGIS) to Suyo Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SMPC)
- Visit the PhilFIDA Booth at the National Arts and Crafts Fair 2025!
- Weaving Culture, Building Livelihood in Tawi-Tawi
- Welcome Aboard, PhilFIDA New Employees!
- Western Visayas Fiber Experiment Station Showcases Research and Innovation
