Virgin Coconut Oil Processing Plants to Rise in Leyte, Samar

Two virgin coconut oil (VCO) processing plants will be constructed in two towns in Eastern Visayas meant to provide higher income to coconut farmers. An Waray Partylist Rep. Florencio Noel said these facilities will rise in the towns of Jaro, Leyte and Paranas, Samar.  

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has set aside PHP 17 million funds for the construction of the two facilities proposed under the One Eastern Visayas Food Security and Agricultural Development Plan crafted by the An Waray Partylist. The decision to construct the VCO facilities in Jaro and Paranas towns is based on recommendations from PCA after a thorough evaluation.