8th Coco Festival on August 13 to 16, 2009
Date: August 13 16, 2009
Location: 5/F SM Megamall, SM Megatrade Hall 3, Mandaluyong City
Admission is Free!
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) invites the public to the celebration of the 23rd National Coconut Week which will be highlighted by the 8th Coconut Festival, a trade fair and exhibit that will showcase the various products and by-products derived from the various parts of the coconut. Free admission.
This year’s theme is “Niyog – Natatangi ito yaman Oil na Ginto pa!” The PCA Central Office and its 14 regions and 68 provincial offices will spearhead the celebration which will serve as a thanksgiving for the blessings and benefits derived from the coconut as the Tree of Life as mandated by the Presidential Proclamation142 Series of 1987.
Garin said the event will provide a venue for information-sharing and trading activities and will showcase the business opportunities from the coconut. There will be farmers training in the regions while free lectures on the latest coconut technologies and coconut crafts will be held at the Mega Mall.
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