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Chat with usMANILA – The tree of life just keeps on giving as the coconut tree can now be the source of ethyl alcohol for sanitizers and disinfectants.
Coconut wine or Lambanog, dubbed as the Philippine Vodka, is natural and chemical-free alcoholic liquor obtained from distillation of naturally fermented coconut sap. It is known for its high alcohol content and potency. It contains a minimum of 30% alcohol and can be used as base liquor to other flavored spirits and cocktail concoctions. It is an indigenous product to the Philippines and an integral part of the Filipinos’ festive heritage.
PCA Region VIII distributed a total of ₱294,940.00 as initial support to 84 coconut farmers affected by typhoon Ursula in Biliran Province. The check distribution was done in January 8, 9, 13 and 15, in the respective municipalities of Cabucagay, Biliran, Naval, and Kawayan in Biliran. The coconut farmers are participants of PCA VIII’s 2017 and 2018 PCPP.
In connection to the 7th Kuyamis Festival celebration in Misamis Oriental, a seminar on the coconut industry's potentials and prospects was conducted on January 7, 2020 at the Farmer's Training Center in the Provincial Capitol Compound in Cagayan de Oro City.
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