VINTAR PROJECT

VINTAR PROJECT. The World Bank, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture thru the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte and the Municipal Government of Vintar, has approved the construction of two (2) Solar Dryer projects that will definitely help farmers in Barangays Mabanbanag and Salsalamagui. These facilities will boost the crop production of farmers in the area and will help increase the yield and value of their harvest. Vintar Mayor Larisa Foronda, who just came from her official visit abroad, personally witnessed the ground breaking ceremony for the projects. It was also attended by Acting Vice Mayor Jobel Fred Foronda, Councilors Cherry C. Agtang, Maribel Albano, Ma Leah Foz, Oscar Macadangdang Diza, Marino Agresor Madamba and Raulando Ancheta. (Photo courtesy of Mun. Gov’t of Vintar)