Thai World Group to hire 1,500 Filipino workers
DTI welcomes Thai World Group’s expansion in the Philippines, with a new coconut processing facility set to create up to 2,500 jobs, boost exports, and…
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Northern Samar PDLs gain huge boost
A P700-million coconut industrial park in Northern Samar will support inmate livelihood programs by donating coconut coir for value-added products, backed by…
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Foreign firm explores coconut livelihood program for Northern Samar PDLs
Island Fun Inc. pledges to donate coconut coir from its P700 million project to provide livelihood training for Northern Samar PDLs.
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Marcos to prioritize coconut industry as exports seen hitting $3B
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prioritizes the coconut industry as exports near $3 billion, with LEDAC approving proposed amendments to the Coconut Farmers and…
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Tokyo shines spotlight on the Philippine ‘Tree of Life’
The exhibition brought Filipino ingenuity and Japanese precision together, guided by the shared values of craftsmanship and sustainability.
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Ube: The new matcha in terms of demand and health benefits
Due to their uniqueness as flavors and ‘Instagrammable’ colors, ube and matcha are both experiencing significant surges in global popularity, driven by social…
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‘Tree of Life’ reimagined: The Phl coconut takes center stage in Tokyo
Opening with the ‘Anatomy of the Coconut’ to introduce products crafted from its components, the show showcased the coconut’s many uses, from wellness products…
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PCA, MMSU open coconut tissue culture center in Batac
The Philippine Coconut Authority and Mariano Marcos State University inaugurate a Coconut Tissue Culture Center in Batac City to boost coconut research and…
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Liquid solution
A viral travel tip suggests bringing a whole coconut on flights to stay hydrated, sparking debate online as experts highlight the importance of proper…
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Tariff relief fails to lift Phl coconut farmers
Ellizer Manza, who tends his family’s two-hectare plot in Lopez, Quezon province, has seen no improvement since Washington scrapped the 19 percent levy on…
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Cocopreneurs level up in Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte coconut farmers and entrepreneurs gain skills, market access, and business support at the 8th Cocopreneur Summit and Market Showcase, organized…
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Coco industry struggles to realize tariff gains
Cost savings are expected to improve the profitability of export-oriented processors, encouraging them to buy more raw product and offer higher prices to…
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Cutting permit
A legal advice column explains when a permit is required to cut coconut trees under RA 8048 and why landowners must comply even if trees are typhoon-damaged.
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Apl.de.Ap turning coco farmers into rock stars
Soil degradation is a worldwide problem and Apl.de.Ap said he wants to help solve it starting in the Philippines.
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‘Murang Langis’ bill risks coco farmers income
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Biodiesel measure scrutinization sought
The Philippine Biodiesel Association urges lawmakers to reject HB 4151, warning that suspending the coconut-based biodiesel mandate would hurt motorists’…
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U.S. keeps Phl agri tariff relief
The US grants additional exemptions from its 19% reciprocal tariff on select Philippine agricultural exports, benefiting banana, pineapple, and coconut…
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