FILCOCO

27/09/2024

At the very well attended Sustainable Coconut Roundtable 2024 with:

🔹Mr. Dean Lao, Jr (President of Chemrez Technologies and Vice-Chairman of UCAP)

🔹Ms. Agnes Cristobal (Executive Director of VCO Philippines, www.vcophilippines.org)

🔹Ms. Yvonne Agustin (Executive Director of UCAP, www.ucap.org.ph)

I presented on:
"Update on the Philippine Coconut Industry and Adoption of Sustainable Practices"

20/09/2024

Be part of — the Philippines’ biggest and most prestigious trade exhibition on agriculture, food, aquaculture, and agribusiness! 🌱🚜

With just two weeks until the event, our co-organizers are hard at work finalizing preparations for this triple exhibit! Over 20 organizations from both the private and public sectors are collaborating to make this year’s Agrilink an incredible success! 🌾🤝

Don’t miss out — pre-register today at agrilink.com.ph/pre-registration. 📝

23/08/2024

On September 4, 2024, at 6 PM, we will chat with Dr. Josephine Grace Rojo Tan on:

"Ultra-Processed Foods"

Please go to this page: National Low Carb Day Ph

See you! 😀

22/08/2023

21/01/2022

COVID-19 vs VCO Study in Valenzuela: Virtual Presser by DOST-FNRI:
See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhsV817F2h4

06/09/2021

"Coconut industry renews calls to tap VCO vs COVID-19" 🥥

Coconut processors and manufacturers have renewed calls for the government to consider tapping the antiviral, health boosting and locally available virgin coconut oil as a major weapon against COVID-19.

13/08/2021

"What You Need To Know About Virgin Coconut Oil And All Its Health Benefits"

22 Aug 2021
Sunday, 4PM

With Ms. Bianca King

See you then!🥥

23/07/2021

VCO Kontra COVID-19❤️🥥

20/05/2021

Catch our very own Dr. Vermén M. Verallo-Rowell as she talks about Virgin Coconut Oil and its promising benefits in the management of COVID-19 in an interview with CNN Philippines!

May 21, 2020 (Friday) 3:30PM
CNN Channel 14 on Cable TV
CNN Channel 9 on Free TV
CNN Philippines page

Thank you! ☺️

17/05/2021

"VCO helps mild cases recover faster"

Even with heightened restrictions in the National Capital Region Plus bubble to help continue the downward trend in COVID-19 cases in the area

16/05/2021

CabSec Karlo Nograles on VCO Kontra COVID-19:

"Mura na. Effective pa!"

🥥

05/05/2021

01/05/2021

09/12/2020

Don't worry. We have enough supply of VCO😀🥥

MANILA – The Philippine coconut industry has more than enough untapped capacity to meet the anticipated growth in demand for virgin coconut oil (VCO) which has shown to prevent the progression or severity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), according to industry...

09/12/2020

07/12/2020

VCOP's Congratulatory Statement on First DOST Clinical Trial on the Potential of VCO Against COVID-19 🥥

04/12/2020

04/12/2020

"PCA hopeful on VCO industry boom..." 🥥

PCA hopeful on VCO industry boom with DOST study results

MANILA – With the positive results of the clinical study led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) where virgin coconut oil (VCO) was found to be an adjunct supplement that helps prevent the symptoms of COVID-19 from becoming severe, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is hopeful to see increased VCO production and domestic consumption.

This was confirmed by DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña on December 3 during a virtual press conference held regarding the results of the DOST-led study, “The Effects of Virgin Coconut Oil among Suspect and Probable Cases of COVID-19,” which involved 57 study participants from Santa Rosa Community Hospital (SRCH) and Santa Rosa Community Isolation Unit (SRCIU) in Laguna.

In 2019, VCO export sales of the Philippines was at 21,416MT while domestic sales was only at 470MT. For this, PCA Administrator Benjamin Madrigal Jr. lamented that, “Despite the fact that VCO has long been known for its anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial property and many other health benefits, it is a sad truth that only 2% of our produce is consumed locally while 98% goes to export market.”

“Since the publication of Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit’s study on the potential of coconut oil and its derivatives as effective and safe antiviral agents against COVID-19, we have intensified our promotion of the health and wellness benefits of VCO,” Madrigal said. PCA is also looking into developing a seal of quality for VCO to assure consumers that the VCO they are buying are safe, legitimate, and of good quality.

“We are excited to have more collaboration with the DOST and the Department of Health (DOH) in conducting further studies on the health and wellness benefits of VCO. We are also exploring other opportunities for innovation to further the growth and development of our VCO industry,” Madrigal added. # # #