Batangas town creating livelihood from coco husks

PADRE GARCIA, Batangas: To raise awareness on decorticated coconut husks processing technology that converts what is usually discarded (coconut husks) to coconets and other crafts, the Department of Science and Technology (DoST)- Batangas office and the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Coconut Authority Zamboanga Research Center (PCA-ZRC) conducted the forum “CocoTechKnowledge: Forum and Training on Current Technology on Decorticated Coconut Husk Processing” from May 31 to June 1.

The forum was also supported by the Distrust IV Women Coordinating Council (DWCC); Municipality of Lobo; Lingkod Barangay Livelihood Program Inc. of Barangay Gasang, Mabini, Batangas; Rep. Lianda Bolilia of the 4th District of Batangas; and the local government of Padre Garcia.