Calugurang Ortelanu: Distribution of Post-Harvest Facilities

February 13, 2026 | #CaluguranWeek2026Recap

Fully funded by the Municipal Government of Santa Rita, post-harvest facilities were distributed to eighteen (18) Farmers’ Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) as part of the municipality’s continued commitment to strengthening support for the agricultural sector.
A total of nine (9) hand tractors, three (3) solar pumps, forty-six (46) grass cutters, thirty-eight (38) knapsack sprayers, three (3) shallow tube wells, and one (1) rotavator with blade were turned over to farmer groups. The assistance aims to improve efficiency in land preparation, irrigation, and crop maintenance, helping increase productivity and income opportunities for local farmers.

The activity was attended by Dr. Arthur Dayrit, Regional Technical Director of the Department of Agriculture RFO III; Ms. Elma Mananes, Chief of the Operations Division, DA RFO III; Ms. Shiela Hipolito, Agricultural Programs Coordinating Officer (APCO); and Mr. Bjorn Quiambao, APCO, from the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office III in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Also present was Municipal Agriculturist Ms. Emelita Hernandez together with the Municipal Agriculture Office staff, who played a key role in coordinating and facilitating the distribution.

Through this initiative, Bayung Santa Rita continues to prioritize farmer support as an important pillar of local development and food security.
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