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Ilocos Norte is one of the biggest producers of mango in the Philippines, with many of its fresh produce going to other provinces like Cebu and even to international markets in East Asia. Recardo Tolentino, the “Mango King” of Region 1 and one of the forces behind...

The mango sector in Ilocus Sur might not be as big like those in Pangasinan or Ilocos Norte, but their sizeable market encompasses Region 1 and beyond. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture’s Region 1 office, the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance...

In La Union, majority of the mangoes produced in the province are distributed to local markets and shipped to nearby provinces like Pangasinan and even Baguio. According to the president of the Association of Mango Industry in La Union, Pedro Corpuz (center in the...

CIJ Farms at Barangay Batakil, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan is one of the mango farms in Region 1 that export their produce to countries like South Korea. Celine Gordon and Ian Gordon, the owners of CIJ Farms, attribute their success to good agricultural practices,...

For mango farmers, wastage can be costly — but also an opportunity. Byproducts and raw materials from mango can be turned into value-added products such as dried mango, pickled mango, puree, jam, vinegar, and chutney, which can provide additional livelihood for...

The Tropical Fruits Multipurpose Cooperative at Barangay Matulong, Manaoag, Pangasinan, led by Lito Arenas (second from right in the picture), is one of the mango producers that export their produce to other countries. There have been challenges in their sector, such...