The Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Marketing and Development Promotions Office (DTI-BMDPO), in collaboration with key government agencies, proudly presents the first-ever, Mandaluyong City.Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP). The CFIDP reaffirms the government’s dedication to supporting coconut farmers, especially the marginalized, by creating income opportunities, reducing poverty, and fostering social equity.
Serving as a blueprint for sustainable development, the CFIDP emphasizes improving the coconut industry’s competitiveness, driving inclusive growth, and expanding market potential for Philippine coconut products. This event will gather farmers, MSMEs, institutional buyers, and key stakeholders for sourcing opportunities, order-taking, and collaborative discussions. It will also feature the launch of the COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, the first stand-alone event of its kind, developed in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and 14 inter-agency stakeholders. The fair celebrates and empowers coconut farmers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, showcasing the efforts of 90 exhibitors who will present a diverse array of food and non-food coconut products for both local and international markets