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 Coconut farmers may face multiple challenges this year as surging shipping costs due to the war in the Middle East and the incoming El Niño weather phenomenon, would weigh heavily on the local industry.

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Treat your palate to a new flavor experience.

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The government’s coconut agency is drafting new standards for charcoal made from the tropical fruit, a move aimed at modernizing production, improving product quality and supporting the country’s coconut sector.

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The Philippines is seeking an exemption for coconut exports from the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.

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In a bid to breathe new life into its coconut industry and secure a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, San Pablo City is gearing up to plant over 10,000 coconut seedlings in just 15 minutes on Aug. 29.

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President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Coconut Authority  to double its coconut planting target next year to 50 million trees to accelerate the industry’s development and regain the country’s position as the world’s top producer of the commodity.

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The National Biofuels Board  is recommending the suspension of the scheduled increase in biodiesel blend this year to prevent a spike in diesel prices as prices of feedstock, particularly coconut oil, have risen to unprecedented levels due to tight supply.

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This icy cold drink, which can also serve as a merienda, can keep you feeling refreshed for hours and is therefore perfect for summer.

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GoodNom Fresh Gata made a flavorful first impression during its official launch event on May 17.

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The rise in vegetable oil prices in the world market is opening new doors to one of the country’s prized agricultural products: coconut.

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                    [Title] => ‘Mideast war, El Niño may weigh on coconut industry’
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 Coconut farmers may face multiple challenges this year as surging shipping costs due to the war in the Middle East and the incoming El Niño weather phenomenon, would weigh heavily on the local industry.

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Treat your palate to a new flavor experience.

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The government’s coconut agency is drafting new standards for charcoal made from the tropical fruit, a move aimed at modernizing production, improving product quality and supporting the country’s coconut sector.

[DatePublished] => 2025-10-08 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1808713 [AuthorName] => Alden Monzon [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/10/07/22_2025-10-07_18-54-15481_thumbnail.jpg ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2469464 [Title] => Philippines seeks exemption for coconut exports from US reciprocal tariff [Summary] =>

The Philippines is seeking an exemption for coconut exports from the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.

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In a bid to breathe new life into its coconut industry and secure a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, San Pablo City is gearing up to plant over 10,000 coconut seedlings in just 15 minutes on Aug. 29.

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President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Coconut Authority  to double its coconut planting target next year to 50 million trees to accelerate the industry’s development and regain the country’s position as the world’s top producer of the commodity.

[DatePublished] => 2025-06-20 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/06/19/covonut_2025-06-19_19-33-19286_thumbnail.jpg ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2450095 [Title] => Deferral of biodiesel blend hike proposed [Summary] =>

The National Biofuels Board  is recommending the suspension of the scheduled increase in biodiesel blend this year to prevent a spike in diesel prices as prices of feedstock, particularly coconut oil, have risen to unprecedented levels due to tight supply.

[DatePublished] => 2025-06-13 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1375272 [AuthorName] => Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/06/12/bio_2025-06-12_19-19-49931_thumbnail.jpg ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2440703 [Title] => Recipe: Refreshing Buko Ube Guinumis [Summary] =>

This icy cold drink, which can also serve as a merienda, can keep you feeling refreshed for hours and is therefore perfect for summer.

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GoodNom Fresh Gata made a flavorful first impression during its official launch event on May 17.

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The rise in vegetable oil prices in the world market is opening new doors to one of the country’s prized agricultural products: coconut.

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