SS 03PHILIPPINE COCONUT

AUTHORITY

SUBMITTED BY:

Padua, Marson c.

BSA-5A

SUBMITTED TO:

SIR VALDEZ

PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY

HISTORY

The Philippine Coconut Authority was created pursuant to Presidential Decree 232 on June 30, 1973. It absorbed and assumed the powers and functions of the then Coconut Coordinating Council (CCC), the Philippine Coconut Administration (PHILCOA) and the Philippine Coconut Research Institute (PHILCORIN).

Today, it is the sole government agency that is tasked to develop the industry to its full potential in line with the new vision of a united, globally competitive and efficient coconut industry.

Evolution of the Institution

In 1940, the National Coconut Corporation (NACOCO) was created to promote the growth and development of the industry. It was later renamed in 1954, as the Philippine Coconut Administration (PHILCOA) with the same function and responsibilities.

Ten years after, PHILCOA expanded its scope of operations and renamed as Philippine Coconut Research Institute (PHILCORIN) an agency created to monitor, evaluate and conduct researches on the coconut.

It was in 1971, at the height of the Period of Expansion when the Coconut Coordinating Council (CCC) was created in lieu of PHILCORIN and was tasked to supervise, coordinate and evaluate the implementation of the coconut self-sufficiency program of the government.

But these agencies lacked singleness in its purpose. The framework upon which they operated did not revolve around the total development of the coconut industry where coconut farmers stood at the focal point.

In view of this, Government deemed it necessary to create an agency that would address that situation, thus, the Philippine Coconut Authority was created on June 30, 1973 by virtue of P.D. No. 232. It absorbed and assumed the powers and functions, including the personnel and assets of the then defunct CCC, PHILCOA, and the PHILCORIN.

Philippine Coconut Authority became an independent public corporation on July 14, 1976 pursuant to P.D. No. 961, reporting directly and supervised solely by the Office of the President. This Decree was the first codification of the laws dealing with the development of the coconut and other palm oil industry.

The Code was later revised on June 11, 1978 by P.D. No. 1468 ("Revised Coconut Industry Code") which eventually became the charter of PCA as a public corporation.

Finally, on January 30, 1987, pursuant to Executive Order No. 116, the Philippine Coconut Authority was officially declared as an attached Agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA). The declaration of transfer to DA from the Office of the President was enacted to provide overall coordination and monitoring of policies and programs of various sectors in agriculture. The attachment was confirmed and incorporated in the Administrative Code of 1987.

By virtue of Executive Order No. 165 issued on May 15, 2014, the Philippine Coconut Authority, National Food Authority, National Irrigation Administration, and Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority were transferred from the Department of Agriculture to the Office of the President. The declaration of transfer of these agencies to the Office of the President was enacted to enhance and coordinate the efforts of the PCA, NFA, NIA and FPA in fulfilling their respective mandates.

PCA MAJOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECT

In line with the corporate priorities and in pursuit of the sustainable development of a globally competitive coconut and other oil palm industry, PCA shall vigorously implement the following programs and projects in support of PCA's Coconut Industry Development Roadmap.

Production Services

Rehabilitation thru Fertilization (Salt Fertilization)

Aimed at fertilizing fruit-bearing coconut trees using common salt or sodium chloride (NaCl) to increase coconut productivity and improve coco resistance to pest and diseases.

National Coconut Planting/Replanting (Participatory Coconut Planting Program)

Coconut planting and replanting hectares using open pollinated varieties (OPVs) in identified idle open areas suitable for coconut planting, and in area where senile coconut trees are cut in accordance with the implementation of RA 8048.

Maintenance of Coconut Seedfarm/Seed garden.

Maintenance of seed gardens are continuously being operated/undertaken in support of the long-term coconut planting/replanting program of the Authority.

Institutional Building

Involves the continuing build-up of coconut cooperatives and coconut farmers organizations to enable the coconut farmers to become self-reliant producers and entrepreneurs towards the ultimate goal of self-empowerment to uplift their standard of living.

Farm Diversification (Intercropping)

This involves the growing of short season and high value crops in between spaces of coconut trees such as corn, peanut, banana, cacao, coffee, pineapple, among others.

Kasaganahan Sa Niyugan ay Kaunlaran ng Bayan (KAANIB)

This project seeks to promote coconut-based farming system as a lucrative agribusiness venture.

Market Development Services

Investment/Trade Promotion

This involves the participation in trade fairs/exhibits and conduct of missions, market match, industry dialogues to promote coconut products, both in local and foreign markets.

Research and Development

Varietal Improvement involves continuing researches on breeding and genetics, tissue culture and biotechnology.

Bio-Technology/Tissue Culture involves continuing researches on the aforementioned to improve techniques for incremental productivity. This include embryo culture, germplasm exchange, cryo preservation and apply these bio-technological measures for better coconut varieties.

Crop Agronomy, Nutrition and Farming Systems involves ongoing studies on mineral nutrition (MN), integrated soil fertility management under CBFS and sustainable cropping systems (SCS).

Integrated Crop Protection is concerned with studies on the development of integrated pest management strategies for the control of Oryctes rhinoceros, slug caterpillar, phytophthora, weed management in coconut and the use of botanical biocides for the control of major pests of coconut and intercrops.

Product Development involves ongoing researches and studies to lessen the industry's dependence on traditional coconut products and develop new coconut products and thereby broaden domestic and foreign exchange revenues.

Special Projects involves ongoing researches and studies to develop alternative uses of existing coconut resources, coconut technology, and coconut by-products.

Regulatory Services

Strict implementation of RA 8048, otherwise known as Coconut Preservation Act of 1995.

Registration of coconut products/by products traders/dealers, manufacturers and processors.

Quality standard for high-value coconut products and by-products for export and referential purposes.

PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT CY 2013

In Calendar Year 2013 period, the coconut industry pursued its role of improving the lives of millions of Filipinos dependent on coconut. Uplifting the most disadvantageous sector of the industry, the coconut farmers, remain a key priority.

To attain this goal, the aggressive implementation of coconut programs designed to ensure supply both in the domestic and international fronts were undertaken. Intervention measures

in the form of production support, market development, and R&D, to cite a few were vigorously conducted.

On the domestic front, copra farmgate prices declined by 22% from Php20.70 per kg in 2012 to Php17.03/kg in 2013, while copra millgate price similary went down by 26% Php29.78/kg in 2012 to Php23.73 in 2013.

On the export scene, price of crude CNO in 2013 decreased by 21% to US$877.85/MT FOB from the US$1,058.02 FOB per MT in 2012.

Preliminary estimate by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) show that coconut production for 2013 is expected to reach 15.344 Billion nuts compared to the 15.862 Billion nuts in 2012 or a decrease of 3.26%.

Major highlights of accomplishment during the year were:

1. Accelerated Coconut Planting and Replanting Program (ACPRP)

a. Participatory Coconut Planting Project (PCPP) A total of 8,934,952 seedlings were produced and distributed with 52,830 beneficiaries.

b. Coconut Seedling Dispersal Project (CSDP)/Indigenous People Outreach Program (IPOP) Seedlings distributed during the period in review amounted to 8,227,738.

2. Salt Fertilization Project (SFP) The SFP is a program aimed at fertilizing fruit-bearing coconut trees using common salt to increase coconut productivity and improve its resistance to pest and diseases. For the year, 836,868 bags of fertilizer were distributed.

3. KAANIB Enterprise Development Project (KEDP) For KEDP, the implementation of various livelihood projects in the identified 90 KAANIB sites were continuously monitored while the identification/selection of additional KAANIB sites is on-going. During the year, 517 sites were established while an additional 7 sites have been identified.

4. Market Development Services Registration of 10,290 traders, processors/exporters/oil millers and coco lumber dealers/processors. Trade promotion activities involved conduct/participation in 20 trade fairs, 3 market surveys and 14 export commodity clearances issued.

5. Research and Development Ongoing are 4 studies on varietal improvement, 5 on biotechnology/tissue culture, 5 on crop agronomy, nutrition and farming system (CANFARMS), 8 on integrated crop protection, 8 on product development and 12 special studies. Laboratory services included the analysis of 681 plant tissue samples and 893 samples for export and referential purposes.

Vital Impact on the Economy The coconut industry continues to be significant agro-industrial pillar of the economy, not only in the traditional coconut exports such as CNO, activated carbon, copra meal, desiccated coconut, and coco-chemicals nut emerging non-traditionals such as coconut water, virgin coconut oil and coir fiber which continue to generate foreign exchange revenue for the country.

Given the proper support in government and in the private sector, the future of the coconut industry remains bright market-wise.