AMID continued peace and security concerns in Sulu, the province celebrated on Sept. 25 the first Sulu Mangosteen Festival, highlighting the fruit that is abundant on the island and the many processed products that are ready for expanded marketing. Sulu Governor Abdusakur A. Tan II, in his speech, appealed to regional and national government agencies to help the province promote and bring the mangosteen goods to consumers. Provincial Agriculture Officer Mercian Aspi said the development and tapping into the health benefits and other uses of mangosteen will be a good livelihood source for local farmers.
