Manila, March 4 -- The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority in Bicol (PhilFIDA-5) has intensified its efforts to boost abaca fiber production in Bicol.

In an interview on Tuesday, Brent Baltazar Marbella, PhilFIDA-5 fiber development officer, said they help farmers by linking them directly to processors and providing training on high-quality fiber production.

"We are providing our abaca farmers' group or associations with direct access to processors or buyers so that they can discuss the right price and the demand needed. This is part of the marketing strategy provided by our office to help our farmers," he said.

"We provide technical training on abaca production from establishment to processing and harvesting. We also conti...