PCA releases initial funding for MMSU coconut program
By Jareason Fabre
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) received the initial payment of ₱2,499,640 from the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) on January 27 at the FEM Hall, supporting the university’s participation in the Massive Coconut Planting Program (MCPP).
The fund was handed over by the PCA, represented by Ilocos Norte Head Rose Ann Cabalaona and Albay Research Center officials Maria Buena Ubaldo and Aivy Naz, and received by MMSU Vice President for Academic Affairs Aris Reynold Cajigal, Research Director Dionisio Bucao, and Cashier’s Office Chief Amelita Pungtilan. PCA staff Airahcel Alemaña, Vince Adrian Roque, Kate Anglika Bartolome, Ariel Pascual, and Bon Louis Lozano were present as witnesses to the transaction.
The visit also served as an inspection of MMSU’s recently completed ₱20-million Coconut Tissue Culture Facility, evaluating its suitability for a macapuno culture facility and exploring potential joint research and development initiatives with PCA.
Meanwhile, the funding for the MCPP supports the national government’s goal of planting 100 million coconut trees by 2028, aiming to revitalize the coconut industry through replanting and the introduction of climate-resilient, high-yielding varieties.
Through this partnership, MMSU continues to contribute research expertise and technical support toward sustainable coconut farming and the advancement of the country’s coconut sector.
Jan, 29, 2026 02:59:pm
Written By:
STRATCOM
Other News
MMSU presents CHED-funded SDG mapping research at Higher Education Summit
Former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza inspires MMSU Accountancy students
DOST assesses MMSU’s readiness to develop and operate its KIST Park
MMSU-CCIS marks 3rd foundation anniversary
AACCUP recognizes MMSU for highest number of retained Level IV re-accredited programs nationwide