The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Negros Oriental, through the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and the Department of Agriculture (DA), held the Provincial Coconut Summit 2026 on November 13, 2026, at Growpoint Events Place in Dumaguete City.
The summit brought together coconut farmers, industry stakeholders, government agencies, financial institutions and market players to connect farmers with opportunities for enterprise development, technology, financing and market access, according to a release posted by DTI Negros Oriental.
Talks on Ube and Lubi
The program featured Mr. Allan Monreal, who discussed “Ube: A Filipino Superfood & Its Community-Centric Development,” and Mr. Michael Alano, who shared insights on “Lubi: Beyond Copra,” highlighting opportunities for product diversification and value-adding beyond traditional coconut products.
Afternoon Linkages
In the afternoon, participants were linked to a range of support services and opportunities, according to DTI Negros Oriental:
Access to Services and Technology: DA, PCA, TESDA and CDA shared programs on planting materials, on-site farmer registration, technology transfer, training and other forms of assistance.
Access to Markets: Day 8 Tisoy Condiments, Summers Farms and SUBIDA presented market opportunities and possible linkages for coconut farmers and enterprises.
Access to Finance: LandBank of the Philippines – Negros Oriental, Small Business Corporation and DCCCO introduced financing solutions that farmers and enterprises may tap to support growth and expansion.
DTI and Partners’ Aim
DTI said that through initiatives like the Provincial Coconut Summit, it and its partners continue to help coconut farmers move beyond production by connecting them to the services, markets, technologies and financing needed to build more sustainable and competitive enterprises.
Photos: DTI Negros Oriental. Release posted November 13, 2026.
