TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay (PIA) – A new Abaca fiber processing and organic fertilizer production facility worth Php1,275,680.00 was launched in Sitio Panangan, Barangay Lower Tungawan, this town by ...

Sometimes, the most promising strategies for economic growth are hidden in plain sight. The Philippines is a case in point, as it possesses two underutilized agricultural assets: coconut and abaca.

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it considers mango, abaca, seaweed, and bamboo to be the Philippines’ most investment-ready commodities, outlining expansion and modernization plans for those ...

The initiative highlights the government’s commitment to supporting sustainable livelihoods through modern equipment for abaca processing and organic fertilizer production. | Photo: DTI-Zamboanga ...