A TOAST TO GOOD HEALTH: Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri tries the absolutely no heat virgin coconut oil (VCO) prior to the opening of the "Coconut Day at the Senate" where various speakers from the government and medical professions presented their views on the many benefits of the VCO. The absolutely no heat VCO is proven to be good for the health and the most effective coconut oil product being sold in the local and international markets. With Zubiri are Tess Santos, president of the VCO Philippines, Inc.; Senate Secretary Emma Lirio-Reyes; Paulo Mamangun, founding president of the VCO Philippines, Inc. and chairman of the Absolutely No Heat Coconut Oil Philippines, Inc. and Tess Mamangun of Viviendo Philippines, Inc. The forum was jointly sponsored by the Association of the Senate Service Chiefs (ASSC) and LifeGem Virgin Coconut Oil Marketing Inc. in coordination with some key members of the coconut sector.