President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) on Tuesday to continue providing research, production, education, and trade regulation support to the country’s fiber industry to seize new opportunities for its development and growth.
In his message during the 2023 National Fibercrops Summit organized by PhilFIDA, Marcos said that the gathering signals the readiness of the fiber crops industry to not only drive economic growth but also provide livelihood opportunities in communities throughout the nation.
“I therefore urged the PhilFIDA to remain steadfast in utilizing its mission of providing research, production, education, and trade regulation support so that the fiber industry can take advantage of new avenues for development and growth,” President Marcos said in his message.
“As we stand at the crossroads of agricultural innovation, let this summit be a testament to our shared commitment to shaping a resilient and flourishing future for your industry. I trust that this gathering will be a conducive platform where ideas flourish, collaborations thrive, and the seeds sown today blossom into a harvest of success for our nation.”
The President gave his assurance that the government will remain resolute in working to uplift the lives of Filipino farmers, and advancing economic prosperity in rural communities.
At the same time, he expressed hope that with the combined efforts of government, growers, farmers associations, and the private sector, the country can usher in a new era of growth and development in the agriculture sector toward national progress.
PhilFIDA is an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA) responsible for promoting the accelerated growth and development of the fiber industry in the Philippines, such as abaca, also known as Manila hemp, and cotton.
PhilFIDA is organizing this year’s National Fibercrops Summit on November 14, 2023, at the DA-BSWM Convention Hall, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City under summit theme, “HIBLA BIDA!!!,” focusing on priority fibercrops, including abaca, cotton, piña, salago, and silk.
The summit aims to address implementation challenges facing the fibercrop industry that encompass a wide spectrum of issues, including fiber quality, market demand, quality standards, and trade regulations.
The event will be attended by government luminaries, industry visionaries, and experts who will collaborate to strategize, brainstorm innovations, and shape policies to invigorate the nation’s fibercrop industry. PND
