THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has provided assistance to abaca farmers in Catanduanes under its Integrated Livelihood Program, in partnership with the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) and the provincial government.

Catanduanes Gov. Joseph Cua said that delivered to abaca farmers were six portable spindle machines designed to strip abaca faster are essential for efficient fiber processing to address production gaps and improve farmers' income. The six portable spindle machines are worth P4.4 million.

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