The PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY 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.

To oversee the development of the coconut and other palm oil industry in all its aspects and ensure that the coconut farmers become direct participants in, and beneficiaries of, such development and growth. (PD 1468, Art. I, Sec. 2)

To promote the development of a globally competitive coconut and other palm oil industry that would contribute to food security, improved income and enhanced participation of stakeholders.

PCA as an Entrepreneurial Development Authority.

• Formulate and promote a strategic and comprehensive development program for the coconut and other palm oil industry in all its aspects;

• Implement and sustain a nationwide coconut planting and replanting, fertilization and rehabilitation, and other farm productivity programs;

• Conduct research and extension works on farm productivity and process development for product quality and diversification;

• Establish quality standards for coconut and palm products and by- products; and, develop and expand the domestic and foreign markets;

• Enhance the capacities and ensure the socio-economic welfare of coconut and palm farmers and farm workers.

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