M ANILA, Philippines — The former use of abaca fiber for Philippine bills – which will soon be dominated by plastic (polymer) bills produced and printed in foreign countries – may soon be ...

Meanwhile, the National Museum of the Philippines in Bicol (NMP-Bicol) conducted a two-day workshop about abaca processing and weaving for female participants from Sorsogon as part of its Women ...

Campbell’s paper works, made from manila envelopes and rope during a fellowship at Dieu Donné, reference the Philippine abaca industry’s colonial ties. A video installation, “Makahiya,” explores ...

THE Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFida) is mulling over regulating the entry of imported fibers, particularly abaca, as part of efforts to bolster the local industry. PhilFida ...

Abaca fiber imports last year rose by 30 percent to 3.32 million kilos from 2.56 million kilos in 2023, based on Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data. PhilFida is also studying the ...

MANILA, March 3 (Reuters) - Existing defence agreements between allies the Philippines and the United States will stay intact under U.S. President Donald Trump, Manila's ambassador to the United ...