Catanduanes as 'abaca capital' hailed as big boost to industry
An abaca stripper locally known as "paraha'got"in the province of Catanduanes.(Photo by Jorge Hallare) LEGAZPI CITY - Stakeholders in the abaca industry are optimistic that the newly signed law declaring Catanduanes as "Abaca Capital of the Philippines" will further boost this industry and improve the livelihood of abaca planters. Catanduanes Governor Joseph Cua, in an interview on Wednesday, said the new law would provide regular funding from the national government that will help abaca farmers in the province and rehabilitate the abaca industry. "Aside from the r...