04/06/2026
๐๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐จ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ข ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฃ ๐๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฝ๐ค๐ค๐จ๐ฉ ๐ผ๐๐ง๐๐๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ช๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ฎ
June 4, 2026, Iloilo City. The National Food Authority (NFA), in line with the directive of the present administration to strengthen farmersโ productivity and ensure national food security, continues to advance the implementation of the Masagana Agri-Food Infrastructure Modernization (MAFIM) Program in Western Visayas.
Acting Deputy Administrator John Robert R. Hermano, together with Regional Manager Rodolfo W. Corpuz, conducted today inspection of the project and convened with representatives from CB Garay Builders and GRAINSCOโthe contractors responsible for civil works and equipmentโto assess the progress of ongoing MAFIM projects in the region.
The MAFIM Program, a Php93-billion flagship initiative of the Department of Agriculture spearheaded by the NFA, aims to modernize post-harvest facilities nationwide. It is designed to enhance agricultural productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and ensure the country maintains a 15-day national rice buffer stock. The program also seeks to significantly improve drying and milling capacities across key agricultural areas.
Western Visayas, particularly Iloilo province, is among the major beneficiaries of the program. Ongoing projects are currently being implemented at the following sites: - Brgy. PD Monfort North in Dumangas ; Poblacion C in Duenas; and Barangay Quintin Salas in Jaro, Iloilo City.
To ensure the readiness, efficiency, and quality of rice mills and dryers, all facilities will undergo rigorous testing and evaluation by the Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC), the countryโs premier reference institution for agricultural and fisheries machinery testing. The completion of the MAFIM projects in Western Visayas is targeted by the end of June 2026.
These developments mark a significant milestone in the governmentโs efforts to modernize the countryโs agri-food infrastructure and reinforce long-term food security. The NFA remains committed to supporting Filipino farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector through sustained infrastructure development and modernization initiatives.