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  1. DTI Assistant Secretary Nylah Rizza Bautista; Chef Heny Sison (founder and owner, Heny Sison Culinary School); Happy Ongpauco Tiu (founder and owner, Happy Concept Group); DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque; Robert Trotta (president and CEO, Max’s Group Inc.), Eric Thomas Dee (COO, FooDee Global Concepts); and Angelo Comsti (food author and entrepreneur).

    Cocopreneur triumph

    The bustling event highlighted the versatility and commercial potential of the Philippine ‘tree of life’ through an array of food and non-food innovations.

  2. Philippines ships 32,000 coconuts to Liberia

    Philippines ships 32,000 coconuts to Liberia

    The Philippines ships 32,000 fresh coconuts to Liberia, marking a milestone for the country's coconut industry. With humanitarian and commercial goals, this…

  3. DA, PAGASA team up on climate data for farmers

    DA, PAGASA team up on climate data for farmers

    DA and PAGASA are expanding weather and climate data sharing to give farmers and fisherfolk more timely, localized information for climate-resilient decisions.

  4. VARIOUS coconut end-products were showcased at the recently concluded Department of Trade and Industry – Bagong Pilipinas COCONUT Philippines Trade Fair, featuring products of coconut farmers throughout the country.

    DTI accelerating Phl coconut exports

    DTI pushes high-value coconut products as Philippine coconut exports surged 34.4 percent to $3.6 billion in 2025, supporting millions of farmers and expanding…

  5. From 18 million planted coconut trees to a target of 100 million, the initiative aims to revitalize the coconut sector and create opportunities for Filipino farmers.

    Planting coconut and hope through bayanihan

    Practically every part of the coconut tree has value. It provides food, shelter, fuel, medicine, livelihood, and export income to millions of Filipinos.

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    Coconut MSMEs seek bigger slice of markets

    Around 300 coconut MSMEs will seek new buyers and business partnerships at the 2026 COCONUT Philippines Trade Fair as the industry pursues higher-value…

  7. TRADE Commissioner Vichael Angelo D. Roaring (seated, right), head of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Dubai, and Aurelio III Suzara German (seated, left), managing director of The Hub Trading and Logistic Services LLC SP, sign the agreement launching Project CocoBridge, an initiative aimed at expanding Philippine coconut exports across the Gulf Cooperation Council region.

    Phl boosts coconut Gulf exports

    The Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Dubai has launched Project CocoBridge to expand Philippine coconut products across the Gulf Cooperation Council…

  8. Reborn for ASEAN First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (left) inspects the ongoing restoration of the Coconut Palace as preparations continue for the 49th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit, which the Philippines will host from 10 to 12 November as ASEAN Chair. The historic landmark is being readied to welcome regional leaders and delegates.

    Coconut Palace gets fresh wind

    First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos inspected the ongoing restoration of the Coconut Palace ahead of the 49th ASEAN Leaders Summit, highlighting efforts to showcase…

  9. A farmer prepares his field for another planting cycle of palay, tilling and leveling the soil under the summer sun as the agricultural season continues in this coastal town of Morong.

    El Niño safety nets for farmers rolled out

    Cagayan de Oro activates El Niño response measures, deploying safety nets, irrigation support, crop diversification, and insurance assistance to protect…

  10. PCA opposes full biofuel mandate suspension

    PCA opposes full biofuel mandate suspension

    The Philippine Coconut Authority urges against suspending the biodiesel blending mandate, warning it could hurt coconut farmers and disrupt the domestic…