Lubao, Pampanga — The Pampanga Food (Rice) Complex located in Barangay Sta. Catalina, Lubao, Pampanga is set to open within the year, marking a major milestone in the province’s food security and agricultural development efforts.
Earlier today, Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, and Lubao Mayor Esmeralda Pineda led the inspection of the ongoing construction of the food complex, together with Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Chiu.
The Provincial Government of Pampanga has allocated more than ₱270 million for site development, road concreting, and the construction of the rice complex. In addition, the Department of Agriculture provided ₱50 million to the province for the procurement of machinery and equipment for the facility.
As part of its counterpart support, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) donated two rice mills and five circulating dryers. PhilMech also supplied additional farm equipment, including six tractors, four harvesters, and four precision seeders, to further assist Pampanga’s farmers once the food security complex becomes fully operational.
Installation of the equipment at the facility is currently ongoing.
The Pampanga Food Security Complex aims to eliminate middlemen, improve the livelihood of local farmers, boost rice production, and strengthen food security across the province. (PAMPANGA PIO)