Ordinance Creating Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Division in Albay Approved!
February 11, 2025 – The ordinance creating the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) Division in the Provincial Government of Albay has been officially approved. This was made possible through the successful sponsorship of Board Member Atty. Sheina Onrubia in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
The ABE Division was established to strengthen the agricultural sector in the province further. It will focus on the following:
- Improving agricultural mechanization
- Upgrading farm-to-market roads
- Developing post-harvest facilities
- Managing irrigation and water supply, especially during droughts
The division aims to implement the provisions of:
- Republic Act No. 10915 (Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Act of 2016): Sets the country's regulations and development of agricultural and biosystems engineering.
- Republic Act No. 10601 (Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (AFMech) Law): Aims to strengthen the mechanization of agriculture and fisheries.
It is expected that through the ABE Division, support for local farmers and cooperatives in Albay will be further strengthened, resulting in increased production and more sustainable agriculture.
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