7th Coco Festival slated Aug 7-10
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) will hold the 7th National Coconut Festival at the SM Mega Trade Hall 2, SM Megamall,
PCA Administrator Oscar G. Garin said “we now call on all coconut industry stakeholders to fully participate in the exhibits, trade fairs and various special events lined up.” Garin said the coconut festival is part of the celebration for the 22nd National Coconut Week as mandated by Presidential Proclamation 142. He said this year’s theme is “Kasaganaan at Kaunlaran sa Pinagyamang Niyugan”
“The theme highlights the importance of increasing the fruit bearing capacity of coconut trees through fertilization and of increasing coconut farm productivity through intercropping of various food crops,” Garin said, adding that “with increased production, we will have more raw materials for processing, more coconut products to sell locally and abroad, and thus more opportunities for wealth generation”.
Interested exhibitors and demo/seminar/business opportunities presenters may contact the Coconut Festival secretariat through Maribel Sahagun and Lea Lilia Africa, tel. 928-5401 to 08 local 412; Laura Payupay and Conchita Cruz at local 504; or Gilda Laurente at local 301. The PCA is coordinating with Philippine Trade and
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