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The Philippine Coconut Authority – XIV BARMM (PCA XIV-BARMM), led by PCA Regional Manager Marina B. Wahab, inaugurated the Bangsamoro Coconut Hub in Sitio Cawa, Bugawas, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on August 6, 2020, to mark the beginning of its operations.

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PCA –The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), in accordance with Proclamation No 142 series of 1987, launched this year’s month-long celebration of the 34th National Coconut Week this morning in simple ceremonies at the PCA Auditorium in its Main office in Elliptical Road, Quezon City. PCA Administrator Benjamin Madrigal Jr said this year’s celebration with the theme “Masaganang Niyugan Tungo sa Kaginhawaan” aims to “heighten people’s awareness and appreciation for our industry’s promising contribution to our country’s economy and our people’s wellbeing”.

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MANILA – The tree of life just keeps on giving as the coconut tree can now be the source of ethyl alcohol for sanitizers and disinfectants.

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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.