Philippine Coconut Authority - Western Visayas

31/10/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦’ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗖𝗔 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) will once again conduct the Nomination and Selection of the Coconut Farmers’ Representative to the PCA Governing Board (PCA Board) to provide more opportunities for coconut farmers’ organizations, associations, and cooperatives to participate in the selection of their representative. Through this process, the coconut farming sector will have broader and more inclusive representation in the PCA Board.

Coconut farmers who are registered with the National Coconut Farmers Registry System (NCFRS), as well as qualified Coconut Farmers’ Organizations (CFOs), Coconut Farmers’ Associations (CFAs), and Coconut Farmers’ Cooperatives (CFCs), may participate in the nomination and voting process.

Interested CFOs/CFAs/CFCs and nominees may submit their documentary requirements and nominations to the PCA Provincial Office in their respective province from November 30 to December 4, 2026.

For your convenience, the PCA Directory may be accessed through this link: https://bit.ly/4A0W4n3.

31/10/2026

🎉𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, Division Chief I, Dr. Andy O. Laurilla! 🎂

May this special occasion mark another year of meaningful accomplishments, continued success, good health, and prosperity.

Thank you for your invaluable leadership and unwavering support in advancing the welfare of our coconut farmers.

May you continue to inspire and lead with excellence in the years ahead.

-PCA Western Visayas

Happy Birthday Sir Andy! We are beyond grateful for your life. May you continue to inspire us through your leadership in serving our coconut farmers.

We love you Bossing! 💚

- PCA CAPIZ FAMILY 🤍

29/10/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲!

The 4th Regional Inter-Agency Technical Committee (RIATC) VI Meeting was held on October 28, 2026, at the PCA Region VI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, PCA Region VI Office, DA-BPI Compound, Inangayan, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. The meeting was attended by representatives from various implementing agencies of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), together with farmer representatives from the provinces of Western Visayas.

Led by RIATC Chairperson Dr. Neil J. Melencion, Ph.D., Regional Manager III of the Philippine Coconut Authority Region VI, the meeting focused on the presentation of CFIDP implementation updates, accomplishments, and challenges across the different program components.

The meeting also served as a platform for inter-agency coordination, discussion of implementation concerns, and exchange of information among partner agencies and farmer representatives to strengthen program implementation and support the effective delivery of CFIDP interventions for coconut farmers and their families.

08/10/2026

🥥 𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘. 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘. 𝗔 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗖𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗦.
𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺.

The 51st Gawad Saka Regional Awarding Ceremony marked a proud moment for the coconut industry as Mr. Ramon R. Rasco of Libas, Banga, Aklan was recognized as the Outstanding Coconut Farmer of PCA Region VI.

With 40 years of farming experience, Mr. Ramon R. Rasco exemplifies dedication, innovation, and sustainable agriculture. His journey is reflected in St. Rafael Organic Farm, a thriving 2-hectare integrated organic farm in Libas, Banga, Aklan.

A Legacy of Service and Farming.
A former Nursery Supervisor of the Philippine Coconut Authority – Aklan, Mr. Rasco brings extensive experience in farming and animal husbandry, which continues to shape his approach to sustainable and diversified agriculture.

Diversified and Integrated Agriculture.
Beyond quality coconut production, St. Rafael Organic Farm features a wide variety of crops, including dragon fruit, pineapple, vanilla, ginger, and vegetables. The farm also integrates animal production, raising fish, chickens, ducks, goats, and rabbits.

Sustainable Innovation.
The farm practices organic and environmentally responsible agriculture by converting organic plant waste into valuable fertilizer and animal feed through the use of a rotary composter and shredder.

His achievement is more than an individual award; it is a milestone for PCA Western Visayas and a testament to the dedication of our coconut farmers and the continuing work of PCA to advance a stronger, more sustainable coconut industry.

👏 Congratulations, Mr. Ramon R. Rasco and the PCA Aklan Provincial Office!

🌴 Mabuhay ang magsasaka. Mabuhay ang industriya ng niyog.

28/09/2026

PCA Region VI Conducted NCFRS ID Application and Issuance last September 26, 2026 at Sibunag Municipal Gym in Guimaras.

The PCA Region VI continues to facilitate the application and issuance of National Coconut Farmers Registry System (NCFRS) Identification Cards to fully verified registered coconut farmers.

The initiative aims to ensure proper identification and documentation of coconut farmers and facilitate their access to various PCA government programs, and services under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) to support and strengthen the coconut industry.

28/09/2026

🥥 BAYANIYUGAN SA KALUSUGAN: MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES
📍 Sibunag, Guimaras | September 26, 2026

The PCA-CFIDP Mobile Health Services (MHS) successfully delivered healthcare services to the coconut farming community of Sibunag, Guimaras, bringing essential health services closer to our coconut farmers and their families.

From a target of 350 coconut farmers, the team successfully served 395 coconut farmers and their families, achieving 112% of the target.

📋 Services Provided:

🥥 395 – PCA-Registered Coconut Farmers
🩺 317 – Medical Services
👓 175 – Optical Services
🦷 102 – Dental Services
💙 64 – PhilHealth Registration/Updating
👁️ 13 – Patients Referred for Ophthalmology Consultation

This successful activity demonstrates PCA’s continued commitment to bringing essential healthcare services closer to our coconut farmers and their families.

🌴💙 Bringing healthcare closer to our coconut farmers and their families!

28/09/2026

🌴🩺 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧: 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚!

📅 Setyembre 26, 2026 | Sibunag, Guimaras

Matagumpay na inilunsad ng Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Region VI, sa pamumuno ni Regional Manager III Dr. Neil J. Melencion, ang Mobile Health Service (MHS) sa Sibunag Municipal Gymnasium, Guimaras.

Sa pamamagitan ng Bayaniyugan sa Kalusugan: (MHS), patuloy na isinusulong ng PCA Region VI ang pangangalaga sa kalusugan at kapakanan ng mga magniniyog at kanilang pamilya, bilang bahagi ng suporta sa kanilang mas malusog, matatag, at produktibong pamumuhay. 🌴💚

25/09/2026

🥥✨ EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE! ✨🥥
🪑 𝐂𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐓 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 🪑
The LIKHAANG BAYANIYUGAN – CocoFORMA: The Coconut Furniture Design Challenge is extending its submission deadline to October 26, 2026!

In celebration of the 40th Coconut Week, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) shall conduct COCOFORMA: The Coconut Furniture Design Challenge, a national design competition showcasing the versatility, sustainability, and commercial potential of coconut-derived materials through innovative furniture design.

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀:
25% Innovation and Originality
20% Functionality, Ergonomics, and User Experience
20% Utilization of Coconut-Based Materials
15% Sustainability and Environmental Impact
10% Manufacturability and Commercial Viability
10% Aesthetics and Presentation

🏆 Exciting Cash Prizes Await!
National Grand Champion – ₱20,000
National 1st Runner-Up – ₱15,000
National 2nd Runner-Up – ₱10,000
Regional Winner – ₱10,000 + + (Entry Automatically Qualified for the National Digital Poster Making Contest)

Regional 1st Runner-up — ₱5,000.00
Regional 2nd Runner-up — ₱3,000.00
Regional 3rd Runner-up — ₱1,000.00
Regional 4th Runner-up — ₱500.00

📅 NEW DEADLINE:
S𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 October 26, 2026

SUBMIT ENTRIES VIA THIS FORM:
https://forms.gle/LqVXPeAWMYnNrZR47

25/09/2026

🥥✨ EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE! ✨🥥
🎶 𝐂𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐉𝐀𝐌: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐓 𝐉𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 🎶

The LIKHAANG BAYANIYUGAN – CocoJAM: The Coconut Jingle Composition Competition is extending its submission deadline to October 26, 2026!

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), in celebration of the 40th Coconut Week, shall conduct CocoJAM: The Coconut Jingle Composition Competition to encourage Filipino composers, lyricists, musicians, and music enthusiasts to create an original musical composition that promotes the Philippine coconut industry and celebrates the invaluable contributions of millions of Filipino coconut farmers.

🎼 OFFICIAL JUDGING CRITERIA
• 20% – Relevance to the Theme and Message
• 20% – Lyrics and Content
• 25% – Musical Composition and Melody
• 10% – Creativity and Originality
• 15% – Arrangement and Overall Musicality

🏆 Exciting Cash Prizes Await!
National Grand Champion – ₱20,000
National 1st Runner-Up – ₱15,000
National 2nd Runner-Up – ₱10,000
Regional Winner – ₱10,000 + + (Entry Automatically Qualified for the National Digital Poster Making Contest)

Regional 1st Runner-up — ₱5,000.00
Regional 2nd Runner-up — ₱3,000.00
Regional 3rd Runner-up — ₱1,000.00
Regional 4th Runner-up — ₱500.00

📅 NEW DEADLINE:
S𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 October 26, 2026

SUBMIT ENTRIES VIA THIS FORM:
https://forms.gle/LqVXPeAWMYnNrZR47

25/09/2026

🥥✨ EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE! ✨🥥
Calling all talented and creative digital artists! 🎨📱

The LIKHAANG BAYANIYUGAN – CocoOBRA: Coconut Digital Poster Making Contest is extending its submission deadline to October 26, 2026!

In celebration of the 40th Coconut Week, the Philippine Coconut Authority invites you to showcase your creativity and help highlight the importance of the coconut industry to the country’s agricultural development, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, food security, rural employment, and economic growth.

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔:
25% Relevance to the Theme and Message
25% Creativity and Originality
25% Artistic Excellence and Visual Impact
15% Technical Quality and Digital Ex*****on
10% Promotional and Communication Effectiveness

🏆 Exciting Cash Prizes Await!
National Grand Champion – ₱20,000
National 1st Runner-Up – ₱15,000
National 2nd Runner-Up – ₱10,000
Regional Winner – ₱10,000 + + (Entry Automatically Qualified for the National Digital Poster Making Contest)

Regional 1st Runner-up — ₱5,000.00
Regional 2nd Runner-up — ₱3,000.00
Regional 3rd Runner-up — ₱1,000.00
Regional 4th Runner-up — ₱500.00
📅 NEW DEADLINE:
S𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 October 26, 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to let your creativity shine and celebrate the pride, potential, and importance of the Philippine coconut industry! 🌴💚

SUBMIT ENTRIES VIA THIS FORM:
https://forms.gle/LqVXPeAWMYnNrZR47