President Rodrigo Duterte inspects the pair of pineapple fiber shoes gifted to him by Pinatex leather founder Carmen Hijosa (Right) during the turnover ceremony of the processing and post-harvest facilities for the commercial production of pineapple fiber on March 7, 2017 at the Malacanan Palace. Pinatex utilizes pineapple leaf fiber as raw materials for making seat covers for major car manufacturing companies and designer shoes. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Pinol, together with Undersecretary for Administration, Agribusiness and Marketing, and Regional Engagement Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez led the turn-over ceremony. ### (Photo by Gian Carlo Luague, DA-AFID)