The National Biofuels Board has reached a consensus to increase the required minimum blend in oil products to 5     percent from the current 2 percent, the     Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday.

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala told reporters that the NBB is now on finalizing tests on the use of coconut oil in the biofuel mix, saying that the agency expects its implementation within the year.

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