Gov't moves to expand palm oil plantations.(Business) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: June 7, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: MELODY M. AGUIBA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is embarking on an expansion program for the palm oil industry that would raise hectarage devoted to palm oil by 1,500 hectares yearly beginning 2003 until new palm oil plantation of 11,500 hectares is established to make the country palm-sufficient.

Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Q. Montemayor said in a statement that DA attached agency, Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), intends to replant pal...