PCA asks public to support coconut tree-cutting ban

ILOILO CITY: The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) here is urging public support for the implementation of the national moratorium on the cutting of coconut trees, which took effect January 3.

PCA-Western Visayas Officer-in-Charge Francis Fegarido on Wednesday said that those who were given permits to cut before the moratorium took effect have until January 20 to execute their permits.