PILI, Camarines Sur, Philippines  — To streamline the harvesting and transport of agricultural produce, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Bicol Corn and Cassava Program officially turned over five hauling vehicles worth a total of ₱13 million to various Farmers’ Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) on December 18, 2025.

The distribution, held at the DA Regional Field Office 5, aims to reduce post-harvest losses and improve the logistical capabilities of local farmers. Each hauling truck is valued at ₱2.6 million.

List of Beneficiaries

The five recipient organizations represent different provinces across the Bicol region:

Camarines Norte: Daet Corn Growers Association, Inc.

Albay: Pioduran Corn Cluster Organization and Tula-Tula Pequeño Farmers Agriculture Cooperative.

Camarines Sur: Del Rosario Corn Farmer’s Association (DELROSCOFA).

Catanduanes: Pandan Cassava Growers and Processors Federation.

Leadership and Support

The turnover ceremony was led by DA Bicol Regional Executive Director Rodel P. Tornilla. He was joined by key officials, including OIC Regional Technical Director for Operations Dr. Mary Grace DP. Rodriguez, Regional Corn and Cassava Program Coordinator Engr. Amabel N. Bombase, and Regional Agricultural Engineering Division Chief Engr. Jerry A. Eboña.

According to the DA, these vehicles are part of a broader commitment to modernize the corn and cassava industries, ensuring that farmers can bring their goods to market more efficiently and at lower costs. (Courtesy Albay TV)