Inputs for a Sustainable Coconut Industry Roadmap Isang Pagpupulong ng mga Magniniyog ukol sa Paggamit ng Coco Levy

Venue: Bureau of Soils and Water Management Elliptical Rd, Diliman, Q.C. November 09, 2012

Emcee: Rene Cerilla, PAKISAMA Registration 8:00-8:30 AM 8:30-8:45

Welcome Remarks : Oscar “Ka Oca” F. Santos

8:45-8:50

Prayer: Mr. Jerry dela Cerna

8:50-9:00

Introduction: Mr. Wigberto “Ka Bobby” Taῆada

9:00-9:05

Acknowledgement of Participants : Vicente A. Fabe, President, COIR, Inc.

9:05-9:35

1st Presentation: Laying the Ground Rules on the Use of Coconut Levies, Programs and Mechanisms Mr. Joey Faustino, COIR, Inc.

Workshop/Open Forum

9:35-10:35

Coffee Break 10:35-10:45 AM

10:45-11:15

2nd Presentation: Transition to the New Fresh Coconut Industry Mr. Jun Castillo, Coco House

Workshop/Open Forum

11:15-12:15 noon

Lunch 12:15-1:15 PM

1:15-1:25 1:25-1:35 1:35-1:45

3rd Presentation: Allied Agro-Industries for Coconut Agriculture Ms. Josephine Ramos, Options, Inc. Mr. David Santos, Ka Tribu ug ang Lasang Foundation Mr. Nicholas Matti, Chair, Philippine Coffee Board

Open Forum

1:45-1:55 1:55-2:25

4th Presentation: Legal Due Diligence and Openings for Coconut Farming Communities Atty. Maribel Arias, IDEALS

Open Forum

2:25-2:35

Recommendations and Resolution-making 2:35-3:35

Coffee Break

3:35-3:45 3:45-4:00 Synthesis: Mr. Edicio dela Torre, DA OSEC 4:00-:430 Reaction/Response: Hon. Proceso Alcala,

Secretary, Department of Agriculture and the Presidential Task Force on Coco Levy

4:30-4:45 Closing Remarks: Ms. Luisita Z. Esmao, LAKAMBINI