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Interesting Facts about Agarwood

1. Religious texts were written on bark from agar trees and Srimanta Sankardev referred to agarwood as one of the divine trees with the ability to fulfill human desire.
2. Burning Agarwood was called the ‘scent of Nirvana’ by The Lord Buddha.
3. It is extensively mentioned in the Sanskrit Vedas as a favorite of Lord Krishna.
4. Agarwood has played an important role in many religious traditions all over the world. It has been revered for millennia for its fragrance in religious ceremony and its incense burned at the burial of Jesus Christ.
5. King Louis XIV had his clothing washed in water scented with agarwood.
6. Agarwood smoke was used to scent the armor of Samurai warriors before heading into battle.
7. In Genesis, agarwood is mentioned as the only tree from which Adam and Eve could take cuttings.
8. Although it is not that well known in the West, agarwood has a rich history of medicinal use in many cultures. It has been used for centuries by physicians in Tibet, India, China and the Arab world to treat a range of physical and mental conditions.
9. The Prophet Mohammed used Agarwood to perform fumigation rituals, a practice which is continued today by Orthodox.

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Presenting … Aquilaria parvifolia

Aquilaria parvifolia is a native agarwood producing species from thymelaeaceae family called Butlong-liitan as local name. A. parvifolia is an evergreen shrub growing around 1 metre tall as the smallest among the species with almost color red fruits and the leaves are the same with Aquilaria cumingiana called Butlo.

The specimen is growing since year 2019 at Putz Agarwood Farm Corporation’s Nalihawan Agarwood Farm in Antique as one of the Four (4) Aquilaria species thriving in the 20+ hectares forested area.

We want to propagate this more for conservation and distribution as an ornamental plant in the garden but not so lucky since 2019 blooming. This is a good specimen for display during exhibitions.

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Enjoy a festive and merry Christmas!

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God. The name ‘Christmas’ comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). Misa de Gallo, is a series of nine masses leading up on the eve 24th of December is a Catholic tradition commemorating the birth of Christ.

The festive season kicks off in September, marking the beginning of the “Ber” months (September, October, November, and December), and continues until January 6, culminating with the Feast of Epiphany.

Beyond religious customs, Filipinos are known for their love of festivities and community gatherings. Nearly every month, various regions and provinces host fiestas, where communities come together to share food, showcase vibrant costumes, and perform traditional dances in the streets.

Of all these celebrations, Christmas is especially significant in the Philippines, prompting an extension of the holiday season over a prolonged period. This extended celebration also boosts the economy, as consumer spending on decorations, gifts, and other festive items increases during this time.

Please enjoy the moment with your loved ones, decorating with Parols, enjoying Noche Buena, participating in caroling and gift-giving, and greeting each other a “Merry Christmas!”

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
From the PUTZ AGARWOOD FARM CORPORATION family to yours.

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Philippine MSME Exporters Networking Event 

DTI Secretary Hon. Ma. Cristina Roque together with DTI-Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) Executive Director Mr. Emmanuel Niño W. Ang and Agarwood Leyte Agriculture Cooperative (ALAC) Chairman, Oliver Dan DeLuna listens while Oud Philippine Growers Federation of Agriculture Cooperative (OPGFAC) National (Interim) Chairman Mr. Manuelito R. Putong, explaining the vital role of FTSC in developing global market for Philippine Agarwood that OPGFAC expected to harvest next year.

We’ve been invited last December 03, 2024 to attend Philippine MSME Exporters Networking Event by DTI Secretary, Honorable Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque at the Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard Pasay City in connection with the National Exporters’s Week (New) 2024. We are blessed to have DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Ms. Fenina Bonoan touring us around in the exhibition area.

OPGFAC National Chairman Mr. Putong excited on checking Coconut Oil products as raw material for preparing oil based perfume.
With DTI-Export Marketing Bureau Ms. Bonoan while checking products on display.
Agarwood Growers Representative for this year National Exporters Week 2024 (From left to right) Aetherial Natural Oils Corp (ANOC) Vice-President Ms. Emmanuelle Rae E. Putong, Agarwood Leyte Agriculture Cooperative (ALAC) Chairman Mr. Oliver Dan DeLuna, DTI-EMB Ms. Fenina Bonoan and Oud Philippine Growers Federation of Agriculture Cooperative (OPGFAC) National Chairman, Mr. Manuelito R. Putong.