The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has approved the use of an organic pesticide developed by Chemrez Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of D&L Industries, a manufacturer of specialty food ingredients and oleochemicals, against the coconut scale insect, also known as Cocolisap. In a statement, the...
President Marcos has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the country’s coconut industry, citing its potential to create more rural jobs and increase farmers’ incomes. Marcos said this as he visited the Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc. (CPAVI) plant in...
It’s a day late, but Happy Independence Day! Yes, Virginia, June 12 marked the 127th year of our independence. But wait, did you know there’s even more to celebrate every June 12? Based on my research, did you know that June 12 is also Raggedy Ann and Andy Day, as well as National Jerky Day,...
President Marcos has approved the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) until 2028. Marcos signed issued Memorandum Circular No. 84 dated May 21 which approved and adopted the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan 2024-2028. The CFIDP aims to provide targeted interventions...
Emphasizing that there is a great potential in the country's coconut products, President Marcos has vowed to provide significant intervention to the coconut industry with a goal of becoming the world's top coconut-producing country. Coconut farmers (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In his speech during...
For the benefits of the country's coconut farmers, the Sandiganbayan has ordered the United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation (Cocolife) to issue immediately certificates of stocks in the name of the Republic of the Philippines covering 255,823,678 shares registered in the name of United...
(Unsplash) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) must expedite the implementation of the "long-delayed" health benefits for coconut farmers. Thus, said AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T....
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan (Facebook) House Minority Leader 4PS Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has filed two separate bills in the effort to establish two new state-run coconut oil milling and refinery...
The Private Sector Advisory Council, represented by Noel Tempongko and Kartini Lim of Century Pacific Food Inc., has received the Bayaniyugan Gabay Award from the Philippine Coconut Authority at the COINS Awards Night 2024 for its contributions to sustainable practices and the empowerment of...
President Marcos has approved increasing the budget for the massive planting and replanting programs of the coconut industry for 2025. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over the sectoral meeting to discuss the updates on the massive planting and replanting of coconut on Aug. 27,...
Today, we pause to think about the value of the coconut, also referred to as the “tree of life” for its wide array of nutritional value and uses. From its water, a high-electrolyte beverage, to its fresh meat with essential vitamins and minerals, to desiccated meat used in baking;...
President Marcos has approved the merger of the United Coconut Planters Bank Leasing and Finance Corporation (ULFC) ) and Land Bank of the Philippines Leasing and Finance Corporation (LLFC). Marcos made the approval through Executive Order No. 65 dated Aug. 6. The merger has LLFC as the surviving...
