Zamboanga del Sur receives RCEF Machines

PHilMech has continued its efforts to distribute rice machines to qualified farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs) under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) – Mechanization Program, with Zamboanga del Sur the latest to benefit from the program.

An estimated Php149.5 million worth of rice machines were awarded on December 14 during the Provincial Turnover of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment for the province held in Pagadian City.

This translates to more than 100 various agricultural machines that cover the stages of production and postharvest, benefitting more than 70 FCAs and LGUs.

With the program starting in 2019, the province has received almost Php545 million under the program.

The event was graced by the presence of PHilMech’s Interim Director for Extension Services, Dr. Rodelio Idago; Provincial Governor Victor Yu; 1st District Representative Divina Grace Yu; DA-RFO IX’s Dr. Darwin Lloyd Sulay; and PHilMech’s Assistant Cluster Head for Mindanao A Cluster Engr. Ian Madjus. 

(FB, DA-PHilMech, December 15, 2023)