Brgy. Burabud, Laoang, Northern Samar – The Department of Public Works and Highways Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-NSSDEO) participated in the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the implementation of the Farm-to-Market Road Development Program (FMRDP) funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.
The MOA signing ceremony was held on October 2, 2026, at Madison Park Hotel, San Jose, Tacloban City, Leyte, pursuant to Department Order No. 14, s. 2024, and the amended DPWH-DA Memorandum of Agreement dated June 2, 2026.
The activity was attended and witnessed by key officials including DPWH NSSDEO District Engineer Atty. Arthur Eric L. Sabong and OIC- Assistant District Engineer Francisco Y. Tanala of DPWH NSSDEO. Also in attendance were DPWH Regional Office VIII Assistant Regional Director Ma. Margarita C. Junia; Department of Agriculture Field Office VIII, OIC Regional Technical Director for Operations Francisco C. Rosaroso, JD; and OIC-Regional Executive Director Rodel G. Macapanas, CESE.
The FMRDP aims to improve connectivity between agricultural production areas and markets by providing and upgrading farm-to-market roads, facilitating the efficient transport of agricultural products, and supporting the livelihood and economic development of farming communities.
Through the partnership between DPWH and DA, the program strengthens inter-agency collaboration in delivering vital infrastructure that will benefit farmers, local communities, and the agricultural sector of Northern Samar.
(Jinky A. Dela Cruz/PR)
