12/08/2026
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The Local Government Unit of Laoang, under the leadership of Mayor Charlene L. Ongchuan, welcomes representatives from the Department of Agricultureโs Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) for a vital coordination meeting at the Municipal Agriculture Office, Laoang, Northern Samar.
This face-to-face session marks the rollout of PHilMechโs nationwide research project: "Assessing the Status of Mechanization in Major Vegetable Farming Areas in the Philippines." Running from August 10 to 14, 2026, the evaluation focuses on profiling our local vegetable and sweet potato farmers, inventorying farm machinery, and assessing production facilities.
A special thanks to LGU Laoang and our Municipal Agriculturist Dr. Francis B. Desales for providing full administrative and local coordination support. The data gathered from these meetings will directly shape national policies to bring better technologies and resources to our local farming communities.