9th Coco Festival set at Megamall

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Administrator Oscar G. Garin has announced that the 9th Coconut Festival, a trade fair and exhibit which will showcase the best of the coconut, will be the highlight of the celebration of the 24th National Coconut Week at the SM Mega Trade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City on Aug. 12-15.

Garin explained said the celebration is a “tribute of honor and thanksgiving for the blessings and benefits derived from the industry to establish a continuing awareness of its lasting importance to our national life”. The celebration was mandated by Presidential Proclamation No. 142 series of 1987 issued by the late President Corazon C. Aquino.

The administrator said this year's theme “Niyog – Yamang ng Pinoy” will highlight the immense national magnitude of the coconut in the life of the millions of Filipinos depending on the industry for their livelihood.