bags, diapers, pill coatings to surgical masks. The abaca sector’s growth potential has been dimmed, however, by increase in competition and the dwindling demand as traditional users shifted to other ...

“We will request that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reconsider its decision to remove abaca fiber from Philippine ... from fishing lines and nets, bags, diapers, pill coatings to surgical ...

Bags made of abaca fiber, cornstarch, sugarcane, and other biodegradable materials break down in garden soil alongside tea leaves. The tea leaves release nutrients as they decompose and can have ...

From the pinukpok of the north to the malong of the south, it’s the fiber of who we are ... Shellcraft, rattancraft, abaca novelties, woodcarvings, banig placemats and bags, bamboo windchimes, etc.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will request the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to reconsider the use of abaca fiber in the country’s banknotes, which the ...

These highly-rated snack recipes contain at least 3 grams of fiber to help with healthy weight management and lowering risk ...

We are truly proud of this industry here in your province, especially since abaca is known globally as the world’s strongest fiber,” she added. Villar highlighted the significance of abaca not only ...

Senatorial candidate Camille Villar reiterated her support to the local abaca industry during her recent visit to Catanduanes ...

business leaders and the general public to use packaging materials made of natural fiber like abaca. In a statement it released in March 2009, Fida said the use of natural-fiber based packaging ...

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Sunday that it will seek to reverse a central bank decision halting the use of abaca fiber in Philippine banknotes. “We will request that the Bangko Sentral ...