Monday, April 28, 2008

Abaca planters


MAITUM, Sarangani (April 27, 2008) – Tboli farmers receive abaca planting materials from Vice Mayor Tito Balazon (2nd from right) and Dr. Olympio B. Macarayan (3rd from right), Region XII director of the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) during the ceremonial distribution Friday, April 25, under the Isang Bayan, Isang Produkto, Isang Milyong Pisong program of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The Philippines is the world's top producer of abaca fibre according to FIDA. (Photo by Beth Ramos-Palma Gil/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

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