The resin extracted from a native tree called almaciga (Agathis philippinensis) has long been traded by the Philippines under the name of Manila copal.
The resin extracted from a native tree called almaciga has long been traded by the Philippines under the name of Manila copal. It is used to manufacture varnish, lacquer, and paint. Traditionally, it has also been used to start fires, as an ingredient in making incense, and as a fumigant against mosquitoes.
Calderon spoke in a seminar organized by UPLB Forestry Development Center on July 21, 2022 to discuss the almaciga resin industry of Palawan and Davao Oriental, as well as to explain why the selling price is not right for the almaciga resin, especially for indigenous people. “The profit margin of tappers does not cover their opportunity cost in harvesting the resin. They spent a few weeks in the forest in the harvest period and forgo other potential sources of income such as farming or being hired as a laborer,” Calderon said.
Outside the problems of unfair pricing in the supply chain, indigenous folk organizations also have to deal with government processes. They find it difficult to register or renew their Ordinary Minors Forest Products License which often takes a long time, taking up to two years in some cases.
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