Message From Madam Monique Gieskes, CEO Of Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), On The Occasion Of International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026
Dear colleagues and partners, March 8 is an important day for PHC. It is an opportunity not only to celebrate women and their achievements, but also to reflect on the values that guide our choices and commitments. This year, International Women’s Day carries the global theme: “Rights. Equality. Empowerment. For all women and girls.” and […]
PHC AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES: ICM MEDIATION CONCLUDES, PAVING WAY FOR AGREEMENTS MONITORING COMMITTEE (CSA) BY LOCAL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS
Kinshasa, February 20, 2026 – A significant milestone was reached at the Centre Boboto in Kinshasa. Under the auspices of the Independent Complaint Mechanism (ICM), stakeholders officially acknowledged the conclusion of the mediation process between Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC) and the communities living around its operational sites in Lokutu (Tshopo province), Boteka (Equateur […]
PHC lauds the DRC’s Prime Minister’s Visit to Mongala and Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Province’s Socio-Economic Development
Plantations et Huieleries du Congo (PHC) commends the official visit byHer Excellency Madame Judith Suminwa, Prime Minister and Head of Government, to Mongala Province, notably in the territories of Lisala, Bongandanga, and Bumba as part of a government outreach mission. As a long-standing stakeholder and a pillar of Mongala’s economy, Plantations et Huileries du Congo […]
PHC Participates in the 30th Senior Official Meeting of the CPOPC, a Strategic Gathering of Palm Oil Producing Countries
Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), the leading industrial palm oil producer in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was a key participant of this year’s 30th Senior Official Meeting (SOM30) of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), held on 16 December 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This […]
DRC Reclaims Its Position as a Leading Producer of Sustainable Palm Oil Through PHC at PIPOC 2025
Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), the leading palm oil producer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, participated in the Palm Oil International Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC 2025), one of the world’s largest global forums for palm oil. Organized by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), the event took place from 18–20 November 2025 in […]
Smallholders Trained on Good Agricultural Practices in Yaligimba
From 27 to 29 October 2025, a technical training session for PHC’s partner smallholders was held at the Yaligimba site. The training was organized by the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) with the facilitation of Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC). 50 Smallholders from the Mongala and Tshopo provinces took part in the […]
DRC Commits to Building a Sustainable and Competitive Palm Oil Sector with the Support of CPOPC and the Facilitation of PHC
Since its official accession to the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) in March 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been actively pursuing the development of a sustainable and competitive palm oil sector. In this context, a delegation of CPOPC experts, led by Mr. Antonius Yudi Triantoro, representative of the CPOPC Secretariat, […]
PHC Honored by the Visit of Vice Prime Minister Daniel Mukoko Samba During His Official Mission in Mongala Province
Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC) had the privilege of welcoming His Excellency Daniel Mukoko Samba, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of the National Economy, to its Yaligimba site in Mongala province from October 14 to 15, 2025. The visit was part of an official mission by the Congolese Government aimed at promoting economic diversification and recognizing private sector companies that actively […]
International Day of Rural Women: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Highlights the Impact of Women Supported by PHC
As part of his official mission with Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC S.A.) in Mongala Province, the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Daniel Mukoko Samba, took the opportunity to visit the women’s empowerment site in Yaligimba and celebrate with them the International […]
Social Clauses Evaluation in Lokutu: A Step Forward Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Development
On Friday, August 29, 2025, a meeting to evaluate the implementation of the 2025 social clauses was held at the Lokutu site (Tshopo Province). The event brought together several key figures, including Jean-Bedel Bansobola, representative of the Governor of Tshopo Province, and Professor Mpoko Bokanga, Executive Director of the PHC Foundation. During the meeting, Alain […]