GUINAYANGAN, Quezon – Two coconut farmers were gunned down in Barangay Dancalan Central here on Saturday morning, February 4.MAP of Guinayangan, Quezon. Police identified the victims as Randy Pedregal, 46, and his wife, Analisa, 50.Initial investigation said the victims were...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said 30 local coconut exporters of virgin coconut oil and coconut flour will benefit from export marketing and market linkages training to be implemented from April to December 2023.
DTI Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotions Glenn Peñaranda said at the...
Filipino coconut exporters, mainly small and medium, fetched $25.7 million in initial sales during their participation at the five-day exhibition Salon International de l’Alimentation Paris (SIAL) in Paris.
The Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau with the support of...
GEN. LUNA, Quezon -- The local government unit (LGU) in collaboration with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) distributed some 5000 dwarf seedlings of coconut in this town on Monday, Aug. 22.
Mayor Florido and PCA development manager Lanie Lapitan lead the distribution of 5000 dwarf coconut...
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John Tria
Contrary to the belief of many, the coconut industry is the country’s largest agriculture subsector in terms of number of farmers. It provides livelihood to 2.5 million farmers with 3.6 million hectares planted to the crop.
At the moment, Philippine Coconut Authority data...
By Winfried Scheewe
Severe weather events triggered by climate change such as drought are expected to increasingly affect coconut production. As explained in the articles Coconut farms and climate change: what is at stake and what can be done?, and Coconut palms under climate stress, the...
Throughout Philippine culture, coconuts or buko are a large part of our cuisine. This is because its fruits are a versatile ingredient to work with. Its subtle yet distinct flavor can also elevate almost any dish, whether it’s sweet or savory.
Plus, the fruits contain both meat and juice...
