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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.
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PhilFIDA Organizes Pivotal Stakeholders' Forums in Malita, Davao Occidental, and Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur
Date Posted 24 January 2024
Abaca, often referred to as Manila hemp, stands as a vital fibercrop contributing significantly to various industries. In a significant effort to address industry challenges and foster collaboration with stakeholders, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) organized two pivotal stakeholders' forums in Malita, Davao Occidental and Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, on November 22 and 24, 2023, respectively.
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PhilFIDA Plays an Active Role in the DA BAFS-TSD Year-End Workshop
Date Posted 22 January 2024
With a shared commitment to advancing agricultural standards, the PhilFIDA Regulatory Division actively participated in the recent Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards Technical Services Division (DA BAFS-TSD) Year-End Assessment and Operational Planning Workshop held at Travelite Hotel Legarda in Baguio City on November 6 to 10, 2023. The primary objectives of the workshop were to finalize the priority list of Philippine National Standards (PNS) for promotion from 2024 to 2026, determine the corresponding type of dissemination strategy, and conclude the 2024-2028 BAFS Evaluation Agenda, including the priority list of PNS subject for impact evaluation.