MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Misamis Occidental partnered with the local government of Don Victoriano for the implementation of projects under the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program.

One is the ceremonial transfer of funds to enhance the local government unit's Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) initiatives through the adoption of DOST technologies and the provision of VHF radios to better equip the municipality in terms of disaster prevention and mitigation.

Furthermore, to ensure the value-adding of their harvest, DOST technology will capacitate the women members of the Nueva Vista Strawberry and Vegetable Farmers Association (NVSVFA) in the processing of innovative strawberry products.

During the activity, Mayor Bertoldo J. Murallon, Jr., raved about Don Victoriano’s thriving ecotourism to DOST Misamis Occidental staff.

"Salamat DOST sa inyong dakong tabang na mapadali ang pag-responde sa LGU panahon sa mga emergency ug peace and order. Ang atong mga strawberry farmers kay madungagan na ilang income pinaagi sa inyo supporta sa pagvalue-adding," said Murallon

(Thank you, DOST, for your great help in facilitating the response of the LGU during emergencies and maintaining peace and order. Our strawberry farmers will augment their income through your support in value-adding.) (DOST MisOcc). (DOST/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)