The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) said on Sunday that it hopes to build P500 million worth of facilities meant to be shared by coconut cooperatives seeking to upgrade to value-added products. READ:
THE Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization said on Sunday that it hopes to build P500 million worth of facilities meant to be shared by coconut cooperatives seeking to upgrade to value-added products.
Calabarzon will receive P58.61 million, followed by Northern Mindanao , Zamboanga Peninsula , Davao Region , and Eastern Visayas . Meanwhile, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon have been reported to be allocated P8.63 million each. Also, coconut coir from discarded husks can be maximized into other products such as geotextiles, mats, ropes, and planting medium.
Furthermore, P5 billion each will be released in the first two years under Executive Order No. 172 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan.
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