9th Coco Festival set
The Philippine Coconut Authority will hold the 9th Coconut Festival, a trade fair and exhibit that will showcase the best of the coconut industry, from August 12 to 15 at the SM Mega Trade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.
The event is in line with the 24th National Coconut Week celebration.
PCA Administrator Oscar Garin 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.”
It was mandated by Presidential Proclamation No. 142 series of 1987 issued by the late President Corazon C. Aquino.
This year’s theme “Niyog – Yaman 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.
The PCA Central Office and its 12 regional and 68 provincial offices will spearhead the celebration to create awareness on the wealth that can be derived from the coconut also known as the “Tree of Life.”
The event will provide a venue for information-sharing and trading activities and will showcase the business opportunities from the coconut. Lectures and demonstrations on the latest coconut technologies will also be held.
