Coco Festival set Aug. 28-31

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)  will spearhead the celebration of the 27th National Coconut Week and 12th Coconut Festival at the Mega Trade Hall 1 5th  level bldg. B SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City on Aug. 28-31. PCA Administrator Euclides G. Forbes said the event is a venue for information sharing, market matching, trading activities and showcasing the best of the coconut in various food and non-food forms from the various coco-based companies from all over the country. He said entrance to this annual event is free of charge wherein visitors can taste sample coconut products and listen to lectures on the latest technologies. This is also an occasion for PCA to share accomplishments as well as provide updates  on various services for coconut farmers. Included in the list of activities are : Product Launching and Promotion; Seminar on Standards of Quality and Safety of Coconut Sugar; latest results of on-road and vehicle testing of B5 in Public Transport; and updates on coconut research and development among others. A special feature of the event is the launching of Dr. Fabian Dayrit’s book titled Coconut From Diet to Therapy. For inquiry, call Maribel Sahagun at 928-45-01 loc 412.