Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority(PhilFIDA)

February 2, 2021 Dear Hazel, Thank you for your request dated Dec 06, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Design Standards and Guidelines for Pineapple Fiber Processing Facility. A pineapple processing facility has three (3) structures. First, is the Weaving/Dyeing and Fiber Processing Center. This is where the livelihood activities are being undertaken. Activities which include handmade paper making, dyeing and product conversion (from fiber to useful products) are being done here. This structure also has a display area to showcase fiber-based products, storage room with cabinets, restroom and dyeing area. Other centers also have a weaving room inside this structure with a capacity of at least five (5) handlooms. The structure is made of semi-concrete and indigenous materials. Second, is the Extraction/Stripping Shed. This is where the decorticating machine is housed. For centers that are doing manual fiber extraction, this is the area where they scrape the pineapple fibers. This structure has a counter with sink to supply the required water for cleaning the machine. The shed also has a storage room for dried fibers and other fiber production items. A ramp is also constructed so that the machine can be moved easily. This is an open structure except for the storage room. Skylights are installed here to take advantage of the sunlight. The last structure is the Drying Shed. There are hangers installed in this area for fiber drying. This is also an open structure with skylights. Both the Extraction and Drying Sheds are concrete structures. All of these three (3) structures are well ventilated and lit. Based on roof lines, the size of the 1st structure is 18m x 8.54m; 2nd structure is 15m x 10.5m; & the 3rd structure is 15m x 10.5m. Lot requirement is at least 1,000 sqm (please see photo below). Thank you. Respectfully, Marian Joy G. Santos FOI Receiving Officer