Coco levy law IRR takes effect

THE implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 11524, or the "Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act," is now in effect and the government sees this as a new policy that will deliver big reforms in the country's coconut sector.

RA 11524 mandates the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to craft and submit the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) to the President for his approval.