Republic of the Philippines

Province of Surigao del Sur

Municipality of Carmen
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE

PROPOSAL

I- BASIC INFORMATION/PROJECT SUMMARY

Project Title : Virgin Coconut Oil Processing

Project Location : Hinapoyan Farmers Cooperative Bldg, Brgy. Hinapoyan,
Carmen, Surigao del Sur
Total Project Cost : P 60, 000.00
Source of Funds : Supplemental Budget No. 6
Collaborating Partners : PCA/DTI

II- RATIONALE

The Hinapoyan Farmers Cooperative is one of the beneficiaries of Philippine Coconut

Authority in VCO Processing in which they were provided with basic facilities for it. Ten
members of the Cooperative were able to attend training on VCO Processing in Madrid,
Surigao del Sur last July. From then, they have produced liters of VCO and some of its by-
products such as VCO soap, VCO cooking oil and VCO Vinegar. To add marketing value to
their products, the Department of Trade and Industry conducted Training on Packaging and
Labeling as well as Pricing and Costing.

It has been profitable for them processing VCO and its by-products especially now
that the buying price of copra is fluctuating. However, their capital funds is not enough to
sustain their production thus additional funds is needed for the continuity of the project.

III- OBJECTIVES

The project aims to:

1. Provide livelihood to the members to augment their additional income

2. Provide income-generating project to the cooperative
3. To add value to the products of coco farmers
 IV- PROJECT COMPONENTS

1. Provision of PCA Basic sets of facilities were provided by Philippine Coconut

Basic Authority last February.
Facilities
DTI Training on Packaging and Labeling as well as Costing and
2. Conduct of Pricing were conducted by DTI last September.
Trainings
LGU Materials and Ingredients in processing VCO and its by-
3. Provision of products will be purchased once the additional funds will be
Additional given to the Cooperative.
Funds
Coop The Cooperative will utilize its building, ground floor, as their
4. Legal Use of processing unit.
Land or
Property
MAO
The MAO shall assist the cooperative in preparing documents
5. Continuous such as financial report and other inventories.
Coaching and
Mentoring
MAO
Periodic monitoring and evaluation will be conducted by the
6. Monitoring, MAO. Reporting of the status of the project will be done
Sustainability every monthly meeting. The MAO will oversee the operation,
and will help the marketing, and other ways possible.
Evaluation

V- BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

The proposed budget will be used to purchase the ingredients and materials.

Raw Materials (Coconut) - 20, 000.00

Other Ingredients - 20, 000.00
Processing supplies - 20, 000.00

TOTAL - 60, 000.00

Prepared by:

ZAIRHA S. PUDE
Mun. HVCDP Coordinator

Noted by:

RODOLFO B. CELADA
Municipal Agriculturist

OK as to Appropriation

ISABELITA C. ANSING
Municipal Budget Officer

Funds Available

NATHANIEL G. GARAS MARILOU A. ASPRIL

Municipal Accountant Municipal Treasurer

Approved by:

JANE V. PLAZA
Municipal Mayor