Philippine Coconut Authority - Albay Research Center

03/06/2026

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒊𝒑, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔. 🥥🌴

Know the different forms of young coconuts and discover why standards matter in bringing quality coconut products to consumers.

𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘?

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐬 aren’t just refreshing — they’re a farm‑to‑sip treasure lovingly grown by Filipino coconut farmers 🌴💚

They also come in different forms, each with its own unique presentation:

𝑾𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒕 — harvested at a maximum of 9 months from spathe opening, with the soft (meat) and liquid (coconut water) endosperms have a reasonably sweet taste

𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒕 — shaped into tapered cylinder form, presented as unshaved, partially shaved, or fully shaved

𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒕 — husk fully or partially removed, leaving a clean cone cover to protect the germination pores

For more details, you may refer to the 𝐏𝐍𝐒/𝐁𝐀𝐅𝐒 𝟔𝟓:𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 -
𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑜𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑡 — 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑑 — 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

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03/06/2026

𝙋𝘾𝘼-𝘼𝙍𝘾, 𝙉𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙪𝙩 𝙎𝙖𝙥 𝙎𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Nakiisa ang PCA-ARC sa “Training of Trainers on Coconut Sap Sugar Production” na isinagawa ng ATI Bicol katuwang ang PCA Region 5 bilang suporta sa implementasyon ng CFIDP sa rehiyon.

Nagbahagi ng mga teknikal na talakayan sina Ms. Ma. Teresa I. Namia, Division Chief III, at Mr. Evan Titus Paul L. Labrador, Senior Science Research Specialist ng PCA-ARC Food Product Development Division sa 19 coconut farmer leaders at 6 Agricultural Extension Workers mula sa iba’t ibang lalawigan ng Bicol.

Layunin ng pagsasanay na palawakin ang kaalaman ng mga kalahok sa paggawa ng Coconut Sap Sugar at ihanda sila bilang mga tagapagsanay sa kanilang mga komunidad.

26/05/2026

The PCA-ARC proudly celebrates the successful completion of the 240-hour On-the-Job Training Program of the 4th Year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture students of Bicol University Guinobatan.

Through this immersive experience, the students were fully engaged in hands-on training across key areas of coconut research and development, including Biotechnology, Tissue Culture, Integrated Pest Management, Food Product Development, Coconut Hybridization, and various farm and laboratory operations. This exposure allowed them to meaningfully bridge classroom learning with real-world applications in agricultural science.

PCA-ARC extends its commendation to the students for their dedication, discipline, and active participation throughout the training period. Their enthusiasm and commitment reflect not only their preparedness for professional practice but also their promising future as contributors to the advancement of the agriculture sector.

26/05/2026

PCA-ARC continues to support the development of future professionals through experiential learning, as Oas Community College Bachelor of Science in Office Administration interns successfully completed their 600-hour internship program at the Center.

The program provided valuable hands-on exposure to administrative operations, allowing interns to apply classroom-based knowledge in real workplace settings. Through this immersion, they developed essential competencies in office management, documentation, coordination, and professional communication.

PCA-ARC commends the interns for their dedication, discipline, and commitment throughout the duration of the training. Their performance reflects both their readiness for the professional environment and the strong partnership between PCA-ARC and OCC in advancing practical education.

06/05/2026

𝓟𝓒𝓐‑𝓐𝓡𝓒 𝓛𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓹 𝓣𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷

In the exigency of service and to ensure the continued operations of the PCA-Albay Research Center following the retirement of Dr. Cristeta A. Cueto, Department Manager II, RDB‑Deputy Administrator Annabelle B. Francisco was directed to assume supervision of ARC effective 21 April 2026, until a new Department Manager II is duly appointed.

On May 4–5, 2026, the ARC community formally welcomed RDB‑DA/OIC DM‑ARC Annabelle B. Francisco in a turnover ceremony that also honored Dr. Cueto for her years of dedicated service and leadership. The program included a turnover meeting, fellowship with staff, and a facility tour showcasing ARC’s divisions and innovations.

This transition reflects both gratitude for past stewardship and confidence in the future direction of ARC, underscoring its commitment to continuity of leadership and sustained excellence in research and development.

01/05/2026

Saludo sa sipag at sakripisyo ng lahat ng manggagawang Pilipino!

Kayo ang tunay na lakas ng bansa.

Mabuhay ang manggagawang Pilipino 🙌🇵🇭

Saludo sa sipag at sakripisyo ng lahat ng manggagawang Pilipino!

Kayo ang tunay na lakas ng bansa.

30/04/2026

Cool down in the tropical heat and celebrate Filipino Food Month with a proudly local innovation — 𝐏𝐂𝐀-𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦! 🍨 🌴

Reach us out through the 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 at 𝑎𝑟𝑐@𝑝𝑐𝑎.𝑔𝑜𝑣.𝑝ℎ and/or 𝑓𝑝𝑑𝑑@𝑝𝑐𝑎.𝑔𝑜𝑣.𝑝ℎ.

Cool down in the tropical heat and celebrate Filipino Food Month with a proudly local innovation — 𝐏𝐂𝐀-𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦! 🍨 🌴

Crafted with 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭-𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫, this homegrown innovation delivers creamy, premium-quality goodness while uplifting Filipino coconut farmers nationwide.

Every scoop — made using coconuts grown right here in the Philippines — is a taste of heritage, sustainability, and community.

Want to know more? Contact the 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 at 𝑎𝑟𝑐@𝑝𝑐𝑎.𝑔𝑜𝑣.𝑝ℎ and/or 𝑓𝑝𝑑𝑑@𝑝𝑐𝑎.𝑔𝑜𝑣.𝑝ℎ.

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15/04/2026

Women’s Pamper Day sa PCA-ARC! 💜🌴

Bilang bahagi pa rin ng National Women’s Month Celebration, itinuloy noong April 10 ang espesyal na araw ng pagpapahinga at pag-aalaga para sa mga kababaihan ng PCA-ARC.

Sa gitna ng mahahalagang gampanin ng kababaihan sa trabaho, tahanan, at komunidad, naging pagkakataon ang Women's Pamper Day upang pansamantalang huminto, magpahinga, at maibsan ang pagod at stress dulot ng araw-araw na responsibilidad.

Mula sa foot spa, hair treatment, massage, manicure at pedicure - ipinadama ang simpleng pagkilala sa kanilang lakas, sipag, at dedikasyon.

Ang araw na ito ay hindi lamang tungkol sa self-care, kundi simbolo rin ng patuloy na pagsuporta at pagbibigay-halaga sa dedikasyon at katatagan ng mga kababaihang sumusuporta sa Coconut Industry. Sa bawat aktibidad, ipinapakita ang tunay na malasakit sa kababaihan at ang suporta sa kanilang kapakanan.

At higit sa lahat, ang pag-aalaga sa sarili ay hindi dapat limitado sa espesyal na okasyon. Ito ay dapat inuuna araw-araw bilang mahalagang bahagi ng kalusugan, balanse, mas matatag na isipan, at masiglang pananaw sa buhay.