Fiber
Industry Development Authority (FIDA)
| Regional
Director |
Ephraim
M. Mercado |
| Address |
Jainga
Compound, Commission Civil, Jaro, Iloilo City |
| Coverage |
Aklan
- Libacao, Madalag, Balete, Ibajay, Altavas
Antique - Pandan, San Remegio, Patnongon, Culasi
Capiz - Jamindan, Mambusao
Iloilo - Lambunao, Janiuay, Maasin, Duenas, Dingle
Neg. Occ. - Bago City, Kabankalan City |
Programs/Project
Implemented
-
Provision
of Technical Assistance and Extension Services
- Rehab/Expansion of Fibercrop areas
- Implementation of ABAKAUNLARAN 2000
- Development /Maintenance of Sericulture Project
- Establishment/Maintenance of Techno Demo Farms
- Operation/Maintenance of National Piña Training & Demo Center
-
Market
Development
- Market Assitance
- Trade Fair
-
Registration,
Licensing & Trade Surveillance
HIGHLIGHTS
OF ACCOMPLISHMENT JANUARY - JULY 2000
1.
FIBER CROP RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
The
operation of two centers, the Silkworm Egg Multiplication Center (SEMC) and
Silk Processing and Demonstration Center (SPDC)at Taft, Tapaz, Capiz fall
under this unit.
SEMC
aims to provide mulberry planting materials to interested individuals and
rearing of young silkworms for distribution to farmers. From January to July,
a total of 14,800 mulberry cuttings were prepared and distributed to 5
farmer-beneficiaries in the province of Capiz which is 37% of its target. No
chowki or young silkworm rearing was conducted yet for the period under
review.
The
Silk Processing and Demo Center was able to process 8.36 kilograms dried
cocoons into raw silk during its seven-month of operation this year. The
accomplishments were 139% and 141% respective to its target. As to conduct of
training, one training on silk hand reeling and re-reeling was facilitated
last March 25-30, 2000 participated by 25 beneficiaries. Demonstrations on
silk hand reeling, re-reeling, bleaching and dyeing were likewise conducted to
interested individuals either at the center or at venues requested by the
clients. From January to June, a total of 5 demonstrations were conducted to
53 beneficiaries. Three at the farm of Geronimo Macahilo at Moroboro, Dingle,
Iloilo to interested entrepreneurs from Capiz. Another was done at the
residence of Ms. Tess Salvador, a fashion designer in Iloilo City while the
fifth was done at the Center itself.
2.
SOCIAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION
2.1
Fiber Expansion
Abaca
From
January to July, a total of 45.21 hectares of new abaca plantation was
registered throughout the region opened by 110 farmers. Aklan contributed
the highest share with 20.381/o followed by Antique with 11-57 hectares,
Iloilo with 9.25 has. while Capiz and Negros Owddental have 3.75 has. and
0.25 ha. respectively.
Mulberry
For
this period, 4.80 has. of newly planted mulberry plantation was monitored in
three provinces of the region. Iloilo with 2.00 has., Capiz 1.60 has. and
Negros Occidental 1.20 has.
Piña
Some
1.317 has. of piña plantation was noted opened from January to July
cultivated by 16 and 4 farmers from Aklan and Antique respectively.
2.2 Rehabilitation
of Existing Abaca Areas
For
this period, a total of 27.22 has. old and unproductive abaca plantations
were rehabilitated by 66 farmers throughout the region. Iloilo contributed
the highest with 13.63 has. by 16 farmers followed by Aklan with 8.64 has.
by 37 farmers, Antique with 4.75 has. cultivated by 12 farmers and the
remaining 0.20 ha. came from the province of Capiz.
2.3 Abaca
Techno-Demonstration Centers Maintained
In
order to showcase the latest technology of abaca production at the farmers'
level, five one-hectare techno-demo centers for abaca were set up in the
region. Four of which are located in the province of Aklan, the largest
abaca producer in ft region, specifically at Brgy. Tibiao, Altavas; Brgy.
Bacyang, Madalag; and Brgys. Julita & Sibalew of the municipality of
Libacao,' The other tochno - demo center is located at Anhawan, Janiuay,
Iloilo.
2.4 Fiber
Nurseries Maintenance Abaca
From
January to July, a total of 4 abaca nurseries are maintained by the region.
Two sites each in the province of Iloilo particularly at Anhawan, Janiuay
and WVSU-Jayobo, Lambunao. The other two nurseries are located at Tumaialod,
Mambusaa and Pasol-o, Jamindan of the province of Capiz.
2.5
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Undertaken
Five
meetings on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures were conducted throughout the
region. One meeting each in the provinces of Aklan, Iloilo, Negros Occidental
and Capiz while two meetings were conducted at the province of Antique. The
main objective of the said meetings was to make sure that farmers and traders
utilize sanitary practices in their production specifically of abaca which
should be free from foreign materials, molds, fungi and other pathogens since
it is a commodity for export. Governments of countries all over the world
imposed quarantine regulation to protect its people, animals, and plants from
various risks posed by the introduction of and transfer of products.
2.6 Distribution
of Stripping Knives
For
the period under review, 32 zero serration stripping knives were distributed
to interested farmers. The provinces of Antique and Iloilo distributed
fifteen each while 2 stripping knives were given to a farmer in Capiz.
2.7
Conduct of Farmers' Trainings
A
total of five farmers' trainings were conducted from January to July this
year. Two of which were trainings on Abaca Production Technology,
Classification and Grading of Fibers conducted at Mina- a, lbajay, Aklan and
San Rafael, San Remigio, Antique. Farmers' were made to understand during
these trainings that fiber of better quality commands a higher price. The
other three trainings were on General Sericulture and Silk Processing
conducted at the province of Capiz. Farmers were taught mulberry plantation
establishment and maintenance, silkworm rearing and cocoon production, and
silk processing.
2.8 Livelihood
Trainings:
For
this period, six (6) livelihood trainings were conducted in the region. Four
of which were done in the province of Antique, two on Pifia fiber Extraction
and Knotting at Alegre, Tibiao and lgburi, Patnongon, one on Abaca Twine
Making at San Rafael, San Remigio and another one on Abaca Sinamay Weaving
at Malabor, Tibiao. A total of 90 Antiqueños participated in the livelihood
trainings. Aklan and Iloilo had one trainings each. In Aklan, a training on
Pifia Fiber Extraction, Knotting and Classification was conducted at Pob.
Madalag participated by 20 trainees. In Oton, Iloilo seven interested
participants attended the training on Cocoon Dying and Silk Hand Reeling.
2.9
Conduct of Farmers' Meetings
Meetings
with farmers are periodically conducted by FIDA personnel for smooth
implementation of FIDA projects in the area. From January to July, a total
of 20 farmers' meetings were conducted, Six (6) in the province of Antique,
four (4) meetings in Iloilo while Aklan and Negros Occidental had five (5)
meetings each.
2.10
Conduct of Farmer Field School
One
Farmer Reid School is being conducted at Atimonan, Janiuay, Iloilo every
Saturday starting July this year. Baseline survey on the 30 participants was
conducted prior to the holding of the formal class.
2.11 Sericulture Development Project
Silkworm
Rearing and Cocoon Production For this period, a total of 27 boxes of
silkworm were reared by 15 farmers which resulted to the production of
543.25 kgs. fresh cocoons which is 36/o of the target.
3.
MARKET RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
3.1
Market Assistance and Link Up
Producers
of fibers and fiber-based products are being link to prospective buyers in the
local and national markets. From January to June, a total of 26 market
link-ups were effected.
3.2 Distribution
of Info Materials
Trade
opportunities, market situationer, fiber statistics and other relevant
information are being distributed to interested clients to update them of the
latest market situation on fibers and fiber-based products. For the period, a
total of 171 info materials were distributed to 105 clients all over the
region.
3.3 Participation
in Trade Fairs/Exhibits
As
a way to promote the different fibers and their respective uses and products,
FIDA VI is active in its participation in different trade fairs and exhibits in
the region.
For
this period, a total of four trade fairs were participated in. One in Kalibo,
Aklan during the Ati-Atihan Trade Fair last January 12 - 26, 2000, another one
in Patnongon, Antique during the Agro Trade Fair held simultaneous with their
Annual Fiesta Celebration last February 26 - 28, 2000. The other two trade
fairs/exhibits participated in were in Iloilo City. One during the Trade Fair
held at PNB Hall last March 7 -1 1, 2000 while the other was during the Fabric
and Dance Festival at SM City Mall last April 25 - 30, 2000. The exhibit in SM
City Mall was unique since it showcased handloom weaving on pi5a, abaca, raffia
and cotton. The rest of the fairs participated in, fibers were displayed like
abaca, pi6a, raffia together with cocoons and silk products in FIDA booths.
3.4 Conduct
of Industry Meeting
One
industry meeting on piña was conducted at Dumangas, Iloilo participated by 25
interested entrepreneurs and farmers.
3.5
Attendance to Industry Meetings
From
January to July, six industry meetings were participated by the region. One in
Tapaz, Capiz on sericulture discussing the role of the different government
agencies like LGU, FIDA, DTI, TESDA and DECS in the development of the
industry in the area. Five series of industry meetings on piña were attended
in Antique on the five different anchor cooperatives identified for piña
fiber and cloth production. The series of meetings were spearheaded by AFCCUI
and Hublag Evelio Javier, both active NGOs in the province.
4.
FIBER TRADE ACCREDITATION
4.1 Accreditation
of Trade Participants
From
January to June, 51 licenses were issued by the region with Aklan rank the
highest with 29 trade participants followed by Iloilo with 12 , Antique has 4
while Capiz and Negros Occidental had 3 trade participants each. The
accomplishment is 74"/o of the target. Licensing fee collected totaled to
P24,030 for this period.
5.
FIBER QUALITY INVESTIGATION AND CERTIFICATION ENHANCEMENT
5.1 Conduct of
Fiber Grade Certification
For
the period under review, a total of 748 bales of abaca fiber were certified
and approved for shipment which is 93% of the target. For raffia, some 164.50
bales were inspected which is 41% of the target. Inspection activities
generated an income of P10,950,00.
5.2 Issuance of
PTF
Permits
to Transport Fibers (PTFS) were issued to traders who transport fibers from one
province to another in order to monitor the flow of fibers in the region as well
as from this region to other regions. For the first seven months of the year, a
total of 83 PTFs were issued by the office, 83% of the target. Aklan contributed
the highest with 51 PTFs issued followed by Iloilo with 19, Negros Occidental
with 7 while the remaining six (6) PTFs were issued by Antique.
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