Mango is the national of the Philippines and is grown by about 2.5 million small farmers on more than 7 million Mango trees.
Mango is a highly valued crop compared to other grown in the Philippines, such as Rice, Corn, Coconut, and Sugarcane, and greatly boosts
the rural and national economy. The Mango season in the Philippines begins in March and ends in June. The three most popular varieties
are Carabao Mango (aka Philippine Mango), Pico, and Katchamita. Of the three, the Carabo variety is the most widely grown, known for
its rich and sweet fragrance, and is currently the only exported variety. The Philippines exports less than 10% of the total Mango
production, valued at about US$61 million. The Philippines exports Mangoes to 48 countries. While Mango is in demand in overseas
markets, domestic consumption is worth P41.6 billion (USD 705.08 Millions). < br />Mango thrives in areas where it dries for at least four to
five months. In the Philippines (please see figure 11), the largest production areas are Pangasinan in Luzon, West and Central Visas,
Davao Region, and Cotabato Province for Mindanao. The Philippine Mango industry supports approximately 2.5 million farmers and farm
families.
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