The signing is between MAFAR Minister Dr Mohammad S. Yacob, PCA Regional Manager Marina B. Wahab, and MTIT Minister Abuamri A. Taddik.
This year’s celebration of the 34th Coconut Week is unique accordingly as it will be done at the regions and provinces in varied ways and it will be done in collaboration with partner agencies for synergy of worthwhile interventions and activities.
Minister Yacob said the ministry recognizes the significance of the coconut growers and the industry as it constitutes about two thirds or 67% of the total agricultural areas in the Bangsamoro Region.
“We will help in facilitating the conduct of the coconut week celebration, help in capacitating the producers on how to manage the cocolisap insect pest, and we will assist in the ensuring the establishment of coconut processing centers”, added Minister Yacob.
The Coco Bazaar shall feature the display of different coco-based products hand-made by Bangsamoro communities in the BARMM.
These shall include traditional and non-traditional, and food and non-food products so witj technologies that will improve the production and marketability of coconut products.