President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the 50th Founding Anniversary celebration of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) at the Coconut Palace, Pasay City on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

This year’s founding anniversary focuses on the theme, ‘PCA@50: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future of the Philippine Coconut Industry,’ which highlights the five-decade accomplishments of the Agency in terms of empowering and revitalizing the Philippine coconut industry. It recognizes the crucial role of the industry in promoting economic development and uplifting the lives of coconut farmers in the country.

It is a weeklong celebration that features various activities including the ceremonial coconut tree planting to led by the President, a photo exhibition on PCA’s milestones, a bazaar and showcase of coconut products from Filipino farmers, among others.

Photos: Alfred Frias/PNA