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- PhilFIDA and PCUP partner to open new livelihood opportunities for urban poor communities · September 3, 2026 — The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) and the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) strengthened their commitment to inclusive livelihood development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 24, 2026, in Quezon City. The partnership aims to provide urban poor communities with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in fiber-related livelihoods.
- PhilFIDA RO VIII Joins Final Validation of ViCARP DOST-PCAARRD Project in Maasin City · September 2, 2026 — MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority Regional Office VIII (PhilFIDA RO VIII), led by OIC Regional Director Joseph S. Salas, participated in the final validation of the Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Program (ViCARP) project entitled Strengthening the Capacity of Abaca Farmers for the Establishment of an enterprise.
- PHILFIDA REGION IV CONDUCTS FARMERS’ TRAINING ON THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ABACA SPINDLE STRIPPING MACHINE (ASSM) · September 2, 2026 — To help improve the efficiency and productivity of abaca fiber production, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office IV conducted a Farmers’ Training on the Operation and Maintenance of the Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine (ASSM) at the PhilFIDA Building in Las Piñas City. The training gathered abaca farmer beneficiaries from the provinces of Marinduque and nearby areas.
- PhilFIDA VIII Launches Training of Trainers (TOT) on Abaca School Bag Making in Maasin City, Southern Leyte · September 1, 2026 — The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office VIII, under the leadership of OIC Regional Director Joseph S. Salas, officially kicked off the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Abaca School Bag Making on September 1, 2026, at the Old DPWH Building, Capitol Site, Maasin City, Southern Leyte.
- PhilFIDA Region XI Joins Five-Day Bamboo Training on Craftsmanship, Product Design, and Innovation · September 1, 2026 — The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, through PhilFIDA Regional Office XI headed by OIC-Regional Director Joel T. Alcoser, participated in the five-day Bamboo Training (Craftsmanship, Product Design, and Innovation) organized by the Bamboo Network Region XI at the Hayag Farm School/Bamboo Boot Camp.
- PhilFIDA VIII Continues Turnover of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine in Javier, Leyte · September 1, 2026 — The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Regional Office VIII, under the leadership of Regional Director Joseph S. Salas, continues to bring appropriate technologies closer to abaca-growing communities in Eastern Visayas with the turn-over of one (1) unit of Abaca Spindle Stripping Machine to a farmer organization in Brgy. Odiong, Javier, Leyte on August 20, 2026.
- Abaca Sustainable Production Seminar in Burauen, Leyte · September 1, 2026 — Burauen, Leyte – Demonstrating its strong commitment to advancing the local abaca industry, the Local Government Unit of Burauen, Leyte, under the leadership of Municipal Mayor Hon. Fe S. Renomeron, through the Municipal Agriculture Office headed by Municipal Agriculturist Engr. Lemuel C. Trocino, spearheaded a three-day Abaca Sustainable Production Training held on August 25–27, 2026.
- PhilFIDA Showcases Locally Made Abaca Products at the 112th Kalivungan Festival · August 30, 2026 — The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), under the leadership of Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza, through PhilFIDA Regional Office XI headed by OIC-Regional Director Joel T. Alcoser, participated in the 112th Kalivungan Festival through an Abaca Product Display mounted at The Basket, Provincial Capitol Ground, Amas, Kidapawan City.
- PhilFIDA Supports Agricultural Innovation through Tissue Culture Laboratory Facility Turnover · August 28, 2026 — The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) participated in the Signing of the Memorandum of Usufruct Agreement and Turnover Ceremony of the Tissue Culture Laboratory Facility held on August 18, 2026, in Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental. The activity was attended by PhilFIDA Executive Director Arnold “Ali” I. Atienza and OIC-Chief of the Research Division Evelyn B. Cagasan.
- Training on Abaca Production Technology in Lingig, Surigao del Sur · August 28, 2026 — The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lingig through its Municipal Agriculture Office, conducted a two-day Training on Abaca Production Technology on July 21–22, 2026, in Lingig, Surigao del Sur.