The new Korea ODA grant project on “Enhancing Local Capability to Design, Develop, and Manufacture Agricultural Machineries to Accelerate Mechanization of Philippine Agriculture”.

The project was discussed over the meeting of KOICA PMC experts and Philmech last January 11, 2022. The goal of this project is to produce a comprehensive localization strategy and improve PhilMech’s and local manufacturers’ capabilities to produce high-quality agricultural machinery in the country. The meeting was attended by Korean PMC experts: Dr. Lee Ki Taeg, Dr. Hong Sung Gi, Dr. Yoon Haejun, Mr. Choi Hyung Suk, Mr. Kwon Young Jin, CEO Philip Kim and Marilou Bautista and Philmech Executive Director Baldwin Jallorina, Dir Arnel Ramir Apaga, Dir. Ronnie SR Reyes, Engr Romy Martinez, Engr Arlene C. Joaquin. The visit included a look at the proposed construction sites for the KOICA Agriculture Machineries Development Center and KIAT Smart Farm Industry Technology Innovation Center.