MANILA, Philippines — The tourism tag “Happy Island” suits the province of Catanduanes to a T. It is blessed with unspoiled beaches, rolling terrain, and many idyllic spots that continue to attract ...

VIRAC, Catanduanes – The provincial government has formally opened the 7th Abaca Festival with the theme “Talubo Abaca, Sulong Islang Maogma” (Flourish Abaca, Thrive Happy Island) on Monday, May 22.

VIRAC, Catanduanes (PIA) — Linie Villaraiz and her friends from Masbate City have already made reservations for the 8th Abaca Festival, which will take place in the capital town of Virac in ...

A sturdy material for making ropes, cloth, and fishing implements, abaca can also be made into novelty items and decorative products. Photos from Catanduanes Tourism Promotion Facebook page This ...

The story of Ric Tano, who has dedicated 48 years of his life to abaca farming, was among those that was highlighted during the festival CATANDUANES, Philippines – Ric Tano is a 56-year-old abaca ...

ULTRAMARATHON running returns to the country's 'Happy Place' when the Catanduanes Abaca Ultra 50Km is staged on May 24 in Virac. The race highlights this year's celebration of the Abaca Festival and ...

LIGAO CITY—After two years of celebrating online due to coronavirus restrictions, the provincial government of Catanduanes celebrated the Abaca Festival with events attended by residents to pay ...

VIRAC, Catanduanes (PIA) – Abaca farmers are encouraged to make good use of the machinery that the government has provided to boost and sustain the production of the province’s Manila hemp for the ...

BACOLOD CITY—The Department of Agriculture in Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) will create a database for crops in demand for import, including abaca, banana and pineapple. DA-NIR Joyce Wendam, in a ...

FARMERS in Calbayog City are receiving training on modern abaca production techniques, fiber grading, and disease management, part of a program to revive the Samar abaca industry. In a statement, the ...