Two Big PHilMech Program distributes in Ilocos Norte
The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program and the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan Shared Processing Facility implemented by the DA-PHilMech have distributed around Php105 million worth of rice production machines, postharvest facilities, and coconut processing facilities in the province Ilocos Norte, today, December 1, 2023, in Laoag City.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, and PHilMech Director Dionisio G. Alvindia led the turnover and awarding ceremony of the two big agency programs.
Sec. Kiko challenged the recipients of the machines to be diligent in properly utilizing and maintaining the machines for longer years of service. He also lauded PHilMech for its continuous effort in distributing the machines to the province’s rice and coconut-based farmers’ cooperatives and associations.