The United Coconut Associations of the Philippines, Inc. (UCAP) is a confederation of associations/organizations involved in the various activities of the coconut industry. UCAP was incorporated on June 16, 1966 as non-stock, non--profit organization. Its primary purposes are: (a) to unite all elements of the coconut industry and work for their common good; (b) promote harmonious coordination among the various sectors of the industry for the common benefit of the producing, trading, processing and consuming public; (c) to inculcate and preserve high standards of honor and integrity among its members and to promote just and equitable principles and practices of trade; (d) to serve as a center of information about the coconut and related subjects; and (e) to provide a forum for discussion of problems, issues affecting the coconut industry and/or any of its sectors, inter alia.