MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has expressed concern over rising copra and coconut prices, saying this would impact retail prices and may cause inflation to heat up.

The power was further strengthened under PD 1644 as it granted the PCA the “full power and authority” to regulate the marketing and export of copra, coconut oil and their by-products.

Take necessary precautions while giving money or product in advance. *Take necessary precautions while giving money or product in advance. What is the highest market price of Copra in Neeleswaram? The ...

A total of $2.26million has been allocated for 57 successful applicants around the Solomon Islands to support them with their cocoa and coconut projects. This followed an exhaustive scrutiny ... 30 ...

Higher international prices of coconut oil due to increasing demand would usually mean better copra prices for farmers. Last year, earnings from coconut oil exports reached $2.19 billion (some ...

Data from the PCA show that farm-gate, mill site and retail copra prices have been rapidly increasing due to a combination of factors. These include strong overseas demand for coconut oil and ...

Coconut, or Cocos nucifera, is sometimes called the "tree of life" because of its tremendous versatility—providing a high-calorie food, coconut water, fiber for ropes, and more. Coconut has ...

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said he wants more coconut processing facilities in the country. At the inauguration of the Integrated Coconut Processing Facility in Misamis Oriental on ...

The sustained surge of copra prices stirs fears that it would ripple through the value chain, according to the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). “The Philippine coconut industry is at a ...

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