Department of Agriculture (Philippines) in the context of "Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority"

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA; Filipino: Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Industriya ng Himaymay) is an agency of the Department of Agriculture responsible for promoting the accelerated growth and development of the fiber industry in the Philippines, such as abaca, also known as Manila hemp and cotton.

The Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) was created by Executive Order No. 709 on July 27, 1981 (during Martial Law) to promote the growth and development of the fiber industry in all its aspects including research, production, processing, marketing and trade regulation. It is headed by an administrator who is assisted by two deputy administrators and supported by nine divisions and ten regional offices.