DOST-Eastern Samar Turns Over Corn Mill Equipment to Boco Farmers Association in Can-avid

DOST-8, thru Provincial Science and Technology Center – Eastern Samar, has officially provided a corn mill to Boco Farmers Association (BFA) last January 11, 2022 to enhance the processing of corn produce in Brgy, Boco, a former insurgency-affected community located 30km and a 3 to 4-hour upstream boat ride from the Municipality of Can-avid, Eastern Samar. 

The turn over ceremonies held in LGU-Can-avid Municipal Hall was attended by DOST 8 represented by PSTC-Eastern Samar Provincial Director Dr. Arnaldo Amosco Jr. and staff. The activity was graced by the presence of the President of BFA, Mr. Ruben O. Obingayan, and Hon. Mayor Gil Norman P. Germino, Municipal of Can-avid, Eastern Samar, who expressed their appreciation and gratitude to DOST-8 for the unwavering support to LGU Can-avid and pledged to provide financial assistance to improve the facility that will house the diesel-engine-powered corn mill and the operations of BFA. 

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