To empower locals and inspire local metalwork industry in Negros Occidental, Central Philippines State University, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI, and cooperating agencies granted a Pandayan ng Bayan package to Magcorao Upland Farmers Association (MUFA).
The turnover ceremony for the DOST - Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST)-funded project, took place at Brgy. Katilingban, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on May 21, 2024 with the presence of DOST VI Regional Director Rowen R. Gelonga.
Hon. Mayor Nilo Jesus Antonio Neil Lizares, and on behalf of Hon. Congressman Jose Francisco Benitez, Hon. Vice Mayor Jose Nicolas Jalandoni III attended the event, expressing their commitment to support the project and its utilization.